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Renewable water availability per person plunges 7% in decade as global sca
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Renewable water availability per person has continued to decline by a further 7% over the past decade, while pressure on already scarce freshwater resources is increasing in several regions, according to the 2025 AQUASTAT Water Data Snapshot released by the Food and Agriculture Organisation
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FAO flags low soil fertility and severe nutrient deficiency across Pakista
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
During the observance of 'World Soil Day,' on Friday, the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations released a new assessment indicating that Pakistan's soils are generally characterised by low fertility and significant nutrient deficiencies, as reported by Dawn.
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Pakistan's alarming soil decline signals a looming food security crisis
Updated : 6 months ago IST
Pakistan may not be named in the latest State of Food and Agriculture 2025 report, but the warning signs outlined by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) mirror the country's worsening agricultural realities.
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India's agriculture becoming more sustainable, climate-resilient: Sanjay S
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
India's agriculture sector is witnessing a transition toward sustainable and climate-resilient practices, said Sanjay Sethi, National Technical Coordinator at the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations.
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India moves up to 9th position globally in forest area
Updated : 7 months ago IST
India has achieved a significant milestone in global environmental conservation, moving up to the 9th position in terms of total forest area globally, as per the Global Forest Resources Assessment (GFRA) 2025, released by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) in Bali on Wednesday, a
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FAO marks 80th anniversary during participation in Abu Dhabi Global Food W
Updated : 7 months ago IST
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) will celebrate its 80th anniversary through its participation as a strategic partner in the second edition of Abu Dhabi Global Food Week, taking place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) from 21st to 23rd Octob
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New FAO forecasts point to higher cereal production, utilisation, stocks,
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) released updated forecasts for global cereal production in 2025, with total output now pegged at 2 971 million tonnes, up 3.8% from last year's level and marking the largest annual growth since 2013.
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FAO marks Emirati Women's Day
Updated : 8 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) joins the United Arab Emirates in commemorating Emirati Women's Day, which this year coincides with the 50th anniversary of the General Women's Union (GWU), under the visionary leadership of H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, '
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Amid political instability, UN reports a rapidly spreading drought in Afgh
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
These regions, already vulnerable due to economic challenges, now experience rising agricultural devastation due to prolonged dry conditions. The people in affected regions have reported significant crop losses, and livestock deaths are increasing.
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Tackling water scarcity requires speed, scale, determination, FAO says
Updated : 12 months ago IST
The world needs to act with speed, scale and determination to tackle the growing threat of water scarcity and climate shocks, the Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), QU Dongyu, today told the 5th Baghdad International Water Conference.
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MoCCAE hosts graduation ceremony highlighting women's role in agriculture
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MoCCAE) in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) held a graduation ceremony to mark the completion of the Farmer Field Schools program, highlighting the significant achievements of women in the United Arab Emirates
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UAE: Food and Agriculture Organisation applauds 'Plant the Emirates' initi
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has expressed strong support for the UAE's "Plant the Emirates" national programme, initiated by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. This initiative aims to enhance agricultural development and food security across the country. Key components in
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