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FAO publishes new guidelines for surveillance of influenza in cattle
23/12/2024
Rome – Amid a wave of reported avian influenza infections of cattle and other mammals, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has released
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FAO Food Price Index rises in October, to highest level in 18 months
08/11/2024
The benchmark for world food commodity prices surged to its highest level in 18 months in October, led by a sharp increase in vegetable oil quotations, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

FAO Food Price Index rises in September
04/10/2024
Rome – The benchmark for world food commodity prices saw its fastest increase in 18 months in September, with quotations up for all covered commodity groups, led by sugar, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

FAO opens groundbreaking conference aimed at tackling the threat of animal diseases
23/09/2024
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) today opened its first-ever
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FAO Food Price Index dips slightly in August
06/09/2024
The FAO Meat Price Index declined by 0.7 percent from July, with poultry, pig, and ovine meat prices all down amid lackluster import demand, even as world bovine meat prices increased slightly.

FAO Food Price Index broadly unchanged in July
02/08/2024
Rome – The benchmark for world food commodity prices was broadly unchanged in July for the second month in a row, as increases in international quotations of vegetable oils, meat products and sugar offset an ongoing decrease in those for cereals, the Food and Agriculture Organization o...

FAO urges immediate action as new variants of avian influenza threaten Asia and the Pacific
25/07/2024
Bangkok, Thailand – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is calling for urgent regional efforts to combat a rise in avian influenza cases across the Asia-Pacific region. The appeal follows a consultation of regional experts in Bangkok, supported by the United Sta...

FAO Food Price Index stable in June
05/07/2024
Rome – The benchmark for world food commodity prices was unchanged in June, as increases in international quotations for vegetable oils, sugar and dairy products offset a decrease in those for cereals, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

The role of APHCA in supporting dairy development and innovation in Asia and the Pacific
26/06/2024
Dr Abhijit Mitra, APHCA Chair, Animal Husbandry Commissioner (Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India)
With the support of APHCA secretariat: Scott Newman, Félix Teillard, Benjalak Assawasathitthip (Animal Production and Health Module, FAO regional offi...

Global Report on Food Crises: Acute hunger remains persistently high in 59 countries with 1 in 5 people assessed in need of critical urgent action
24/04/2024
Global Network Against Food Crises’ partners call for a transformative approach to break the cycle of acute hunger

Gaza: FAO contributes to fighting malnutrition and starvation
05/04/2024
FAO is distributing 150 tonnes of fodder to 2 450 vulnerable livestock-holding families in the Gaza Strip to support food production.


FAO and Mars join forces again to strengthen food safety
04/04/2024
New Memorandum of Understanding aims to boost commitment to achieving food security and resilient agrifood systems

Afghanistan: the food security situation is improving, but the crisis is far from over
14/03/2024
Interview with Alexander Jones, Director of the FAO’s Resource Mobilization Division, on his recent field visit to Afghanistan to see how FAO is helping farmers to get back on their feet


Rise in hunger levels in NENA region of great concern
04/03/2024
Amman - The situation in Gaza, coupled with protracted crises in Sudan, Syria, and Yemen, is of "great concern," the Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), QU Dongyu, said Monday as he addressed the 37th session of the FAO Regional Ministerial ...
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UN Statistical Commission approves the creation of standalone food security and nutrition domain
01/03/2024
Rome/New York --The United Nations Statistical Commission, has approved the creation of a new statistical dom...

Gaza: FAO delivers more than 2 400 veterinary kits to protect livestock and sustain livelihoods
12/02/2024
Jerusalem/Cairo- The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is delivering 2 452 veterinary kits to livestock-keeping households in Gaza to improve animal health and preserve herding livelihoods across the Strip.

FAO Food Price Index down again in January led by lower wheat and maize prices
02/02/2024
Rome – The benchmark for world food commodity prices fell further in January, albeit slightly, led by decreases in the prices of cereals and meat, which more than offset an increase in the sugar prices, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) reported today.