December 13, 2024 | 11:05 GMT +7

FAO launches first major global assessment of salt-affected soils in 50 years

FAO launches first major global assessment of salt-affected soils in 50 years

(VAN) The report was presented at the International Soil and Water Forum 2024 in Bangkok.

FAO marks International Mountain Day 2024 with a focus on climate adaptation solutions

FAO marks International Mountain Day 2024 with a focus on climate adaptation solutions

(VAN) The event showcases a new climate challenges and strategies publication, while the inaugural Mountain Future Award includes honours for initiatives from India and Rwanda.

Brazilian beef and leather companies fall short in tackling deforestation

Brazilian beef and leather companies fall short in tackling deforestation

(VAN) Now a new report concludes around 80% of Brazil’s leading beef and cow leather companies and their financiers have made no commitments to stop deforestation.

China's exports slow sharply, imports shrink ahead of Trump tariffs

China's exports slow sharply, imports shrink ahead of Trump tariffs

(VAN) China's exports slowed sharply and imports unexpectedly shrank in November, in a worrying sign for the world's No. 2 economy as Donald Trump's imminent return to the White House brings fresh trade risks.

2024 is the hottest year on record, EU scientists say

2024 is the hottest year on record, EU scientists say

(VAN) This year will be the world's warmest since records began, with extraordinarily high temperatures expected to persist into at least the first few months of 2025, European Union scientists said on Monday.

Uganda’s Freza Nanotech wins FAO Innovation Award 2024 for pioneering fruit preservation technology

Uganda’s Freza Nanotech wins FAO Innovation Award 2024 for pioneering fruit preservation technology

(VAN) Innovative nanotechnology solution helps reduce food loss, supports farmers, and promotes sustainable agriculture.

World Soil Day 2024 underlines vital importance of accurate soil data and information for food security

World Soil Day 2024 underlines vital importance of accurate soil data and information for food security

(VAN) ‘Caring for Soils: Measure, Monitor, Manage' is the theme of unique celebrations hosted in Thailand and Saudi Arabia.

EU pushes back deforestation law by a year after outcry from global producers

EU pushes back deforestation law by a year after outcry from global producers

(VAN) It applies to things like cocoa, coffee, soy, cattle, palm oil, rubber, wood and products made from them. Deforestation is the second-biggest source of carbon emissions after fossil fuels.

Award-winning rural village becomes model of transformation

Award-winning rural village becomes model of transformation

(VAN) In Shizhu Tujia autonomous county under Chongqing municipality, the 388,200-odd residents are mainly located in the Dalou range of the Wushan Mountains, with most of the range being medium and low hills.

Director-General QU Dongyu calls for more visionary guidance for a better future for humanity

Director-General QU Dongyu calls for more visionary guidance for a better future for humanity

(VAN) The 176th Session of the FAO Council opened on Monday at the Organization’s headquarters in Rome.

Romania’s RFK Jr. is all about good food and helping farmers

Romania’s RFK Jr. is all about good food and helping farmers

(VAN) Presidential frontrunner Călin Georgescu is trying to capture rural voters with often unorthodox and sometimes fascist tropes.

FAO joins global call for action to combat land degradation

FAO joins global call for action to combat land degradation

(VAN) Restoring degraded agricultural lands is crucial for transforming agrifood systems for the benefit of people and the planet.

Helping produce more with less: FAO and IAEA mark 60-year partnership

Helping produce more with less: FAO and IAEA mark 60-year partnership

(VAN) FAO Director-General QU Dongyu addresses the IAEA Ministerial Conference in Vienna.

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