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Investing in food loss and waste prevention and reduction | IDAFLW 2024
29/09/2024
The fifth observance of the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste highlighted the critical need for financing to bolster efforts to reduce food loss and waste, for achieving climate goals and advancing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The world produces enough food to feed everyone, and yet millions suffer from hunger and malnutrition.
Reducing Post-harvest Food Losses of Tomatoes in the Philippines
27/09/2024
In Nueva Vizcaya, in the Philippines, farmers are starting to see dramatic reductions of their food losses in the tomato supply chain. Farmers have improved their harvest and handling practices – from wearing knitted gloves to improving washing and packing techniques.
Turning waste into value. Fish silage by fermentation
19/09/2024
Fish silage is a liquid product made from fish parts that are liquefied through the action of natural enzymes in the fish, in the presence of an added acid.
The FAO-Thiaroye Processing Technique
18/09/2024
An innovative fish smoking and drying method, designed to enhance product quality and safety while minimizing environmental impact. The FTT kiln, made from locally available materials, uses firebricks and waste materials, minimizing deforestation.
Barbados Fish Silage Project: Powering the Caribbean Circular Economy
16/09/2024
Discover how an FAO project is revolutionising the agricultural sector by transforming fish waste into nutrient-rich silage for animal feed. Learn about the sustainable methods used to recycle fish byproducts, reducing waste and promoting eco-friendly livestock nutrition. Join us as we explore this innovative approach to creating cost-effective, protein-rich feed for a more sustainable future.