Food supply
Chinese President Xi Jinping has reaffirmed Beijing's dedication to ensuring global food security, emphasizing the importance of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in promoting rural development and improving living standards worldwide. In a message marking the 80th anniversary of the FAO's founding, Xi highlighted China&
Agriculture
Farming confidence in Britain has plummeted as a result of proposed inheritance tax reforms, announced in the Budget last year. Farmers are now hesitant to invest in their businesses due to the uncertainty surrounding the new tax laws, leading to a significant impact on the national food security. The National
Food supply
The Rome Water Dialogue 2025, held at the FAO headquarters, gathered international experts and governments to address the pressing issue of sustainable water management for resilient agriculture and food security. The event, organized in collaboration with the World Food Forum, highlighted the importance of integrated policies and collective action to
Food supply
Rural America is under severe financial pressure as the prices of corn and soybeans have plummeted by 40-50% from their recent highs, while production costs remain high. The National Corn Growers Association survey reveals that nearly half of U.S. farmers believe the nation is on the brink of a
Agriculture
Egypt's Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, Her Excellency Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, has emphasized the country's commitment to promoting sustainable development and building national and regional capacities in leadership and institutional transformation. The signing of a Letter of Intent between the Ministry and the
Agriculture
The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) has been instrumental in enhancing the agricultural productivity of rural farming communities through the provision of modern farming tools. In a recent development, the Ngileb Agrarian Reform Farmers Organization (NARFO), Inc. received a four-wheel-drive farm tractor worth P1,199,898.00, procured through the
Agriculture
Egypt has strengthened its partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) with the signing of a Letter of Intent regarding Egypt's membership and hosting of the Regional Leadership Academy. The Academy will serve as a regional center for training leaders and decision-makers in
Food supply
As the city of Faisalabad celebrated World Egg Day, experts emphasized the significant role eggs play in addressing malnutrition challenges, especially among children and women. Professor Dr. Yasir Nawab, Vice Chancellor of the University of Kamalia, highlighted eggs as a complete source of high-quality protein and essential micronutrients, crucial for
Food supply
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Representative in the Islamic Republic of Iran, Farrukh Toirov, praised the country's strategic position in regional food production and agricultural innovation. Speaking at the 24th Tehran International Livestock, Poultry, and Industries Exhibition, Toirov emphasized the FAO's
Farmers
A community-driven initiative, the NFU's Shed Talks event, brought together farming families to share their experiences and challenges in a grain barn at John and Cathy Charles-Jones' farm in Nottinghamshire. Amidst the backdrop of declining farmer confidence and concerns over succession and tax, the event highlighted the
Farmers
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has turned over a corn milling machine to the New Mabuhay Cassava and Corn Farmers Association in Dinagat Islands, a province in the Philippines. This equipment is the first and only corn milling machine in the town of Dinagat, and it is expected
Farmers
Poultry farmers in Nigeria are bracing for the impact of a proposed 5% tax on petroleum products, which they fear could cripple the industry, worsen food inflation, and deepen the nation's food insecurity. The Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN) has expressed concerns that the tax would significantly inflate
