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World Food Day is observed every year on October 16th. This day serves as a global call to action to fight against hunger and malnutrition

World food price index eases slight to 120.7 pts in August, shows UN data

The FAO index hit a three-year low in February this year as food prices retreated from a record peak set in March 2022 following Russia's invasion of Ukraine

World food prices ease slightly in July, says UN; meat, sugar costs up

Prior to July, FAO food price index had risen for four consecutive months after hitting a 3-year low in February as prices receded from a record peak set in March 2022 after Russia invaded Ukraine

Good food journey: How India can build on gains from the year of millets

Year of millets over, we need to dedicate a decade to these grains to build on the gains of 2023

UN body in Afghanistan thanks India for aid in combating locust threat

Earlier, the Taliban-controlled Ministry of Agriculture also expressed gratitude for this assistance made through the Chabahar port

UN's world food price index ends 2023 around 10% below 2022 levels

The Food and Agriculture Organization's (FAO) price index, which tracks the most globally traded food commodities, averaged 118.5 points in December, down 1.5% from November

Auditing the Blue Economy: An oceanic responsibility

In a world where environmental concerns and sustainability have taken centre stage, the concept of the Blue Economy emerges as a captivating notion

Once a poor man's grain, millet now showing up on Michelin-starred menus

A global PR push has brought millet a lot more attention this year. The UN's Food and Agriculture Organization named 2023 the International Year of Millets

Dung a cash cow, more valuable than cattle fodder, says NSO report

Except for a slight decline between FY17 and FY18, the output value of livestock dung experienced consistent growth in 10 years

World food prices index rise in April for first time in a year: FAO

The Rome-based agency said the April rise reflected higher prices for sugar, meat and rice, which offset declines in the cereals, dairy and vegetable oil price indices

Gender equality in farming could add $1 trillion to world economy, says FAO

The number of people facing hunger this year is more than double what it was in 2020, according to the World Food Programme

World food import bill to be at record high of $1.94 trillion in 2022: FAO

The world food import bill is estimated to rise to US$1.94 trillion in 2022, higher than previously expected, according to the latest Food Outlook forecast released by the FAO

Food prices at 9-month low as slow staples demand offset war disruptions

The continued decline offers some relief to households grappling with a cost-of-living crunch. The index is down for seventh month, its longest slump in 9 years, and food inflation has begun to slow

World food price index fell for sixth consecutive month in September: FAO

FAO's cereal price index rose 1.5 per cent month-on-month in September, with wheat prices climbing 2.2 per cent

Why India remains a marginal player in global fruit and veggie market

Though a major producer, lack of infra has meant that country accounts for just 1% of market share, and relies predominantly on neighbours

No sign of overcapacity yet as global commodity prices come off peaks

The exception is energy, which isn't dictated by liquidity conditions, but by decisions of the Opec-plus cartel, where plenty of other factors come into play

As kharif season sets in, India eyes long-term fertiliser contracts

Set to sign long-term contracts with Morocco and Latin American countries to ensure steady flow

Global supply crunch

Food prices will remain elevated in the near term

Global deforestation slowing, but tropical rainforests under threat: FAO

Net forest area losses have more than halved during the survey period, decreasing from 6.8 million hectares per year in 2000-2010 to 3.1 million hectares per year in 2010-2018

World food prices jump in August, cereal harvest outlook cut: FAO

On a year-on-year basis, prices were up 32.9% in August.