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Food prices crack due to trade war tensions
A falling trend in global food prices may not directly affect domestic markets, since imports are not freely allowed, but it could send a bearish signal
1 min read6 Jul 2018Food safety needs a collaborative approach
While we are adopting global standards, it is important to keep in mind the local, cultural and geographical origin of food items while setting standards
3 min read25 Apr 2018Agrarian distress persisting as farmers are not getting the right advice: Shyam Khadka
In India, 9 million people left farming between 2001 and 2011 largely due to distress, not because industry invited them, says Shyam Khadka, FAO representative in India
5 min read25 Oct 2017Record butter, wheat surge puts food prices near 2-year high: FAO
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said the world food prices rose 1.4% in June over the previous month and 7% over June of last year
1 min read6 Jul 2017Satellites find ‘hidden forests’ helping fight against global warming
Vast tracts of land previously considered barren are actually covered by forests 'hiding in plain sight', scientists said, in a find that could help fight climate change
1 min read13 May 2017World food prices rise to near two-year high in January: FAO
The Food and Agriculture Organization's food price index averaged 173.8 points in January, versus a revised 170.2 in December
1 min read2 Feb 2017Global hunger
A move to sustainable agriculture can address global hunger and climate change issues, but the transition will not be easy
1 min read19 Oct 2016More than 56 million trapped in ‘vicious’ cycle of violence and hunger: UN
Conflict is a leading cause of hunger because it forces people to flee their homes and fields, and disrupts markets leading to higher prices for food
1 min read29 Jul 2016Six things to know about potassium bromate in bread
Potassium bromate is an oxidiser used to strengthen dough and enhance its elasticity
3 min read25 May 2016Food inflation: looking good, mostly
FAO's food price index came in at 156.7 in November, down from October's 159.3 reading but higher than September's 155.3
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