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PM Modi to release commemorative coin of ₹75 denomination to mark FAO's 75th anniversary

PM Modi will also dedicate to the nation 17 recently developed biofortified varieties of eight crops

1 min read14 Oct 2020
Politics

Fifth of world food lost to overeating, wastage: study

Researchers say the world population consumes around 10% more food than it needs, while almost 9% is thrown away or left to spoil

1 min read21 Feb 2017
News

Global food prices fall for fifth straight year in 2016: FAO

In 2016, Food and Agriculture Organisation's global food price index averaged 161.6 points, 1.5% below the 2015 level, and nearly 30% lower than that in 2011

2 min read13 Jan 2017
Industry

Global food prices slide further: FAO

While prices of sugar and dairy products stayed unchanged from December, cereals and oils posted the strongest declines

1 min read6 Feb 2015
Politics

India needs to work more to address poverty: FAO

About 17% of India's overall population of 1.25 billion was undernourished during 2011-13

1 min read8 Sep 2014
Politics

Backed by India, world wheat output expected at 690 MT in 2012

Backed by India, world wheat output expected at 690 MT in 2012

1 min read9 Mar 2012
Politics

FAO food price index up in June on sugar prices

FAO food price index up in June on sugar prices

1 min read7 Jul 2011
Politics

FAO sees January food prices close to record high

FAO sees January food prices close to record high

1 min read31 Jan 2011
Politics

Emerging giants recovering, crop prices to rise: UN

Emerging giants recovering, crop prices to rise: UN

1 min read15 Jun 2010
Politics

World food output must rise 70% by 2050: FAO

World food output must rise 70% by 2050: FAO

2 min read23 Sep 2009
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