November 23, 2024 04:48 (IST)
Droughts and persisting conflicts exacerbate global food needs - UN agency
New York, June 3 (Just Earth News) Droughts linked to El Niño and civil conflicts have pushed the number of countries currently in need of external food assistance up to 37 from 34 in March, a new report by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has found.
Global wood production in 2014 shows biggest jump since economic crisis, says UN agency
New York, Dec 19 (Just Earth News/IBNS) Worldwide major wood production has undergone a revival over the past year as it has seen the greatest leap since the global economic downturn of 2008-2009, according to the latest data released by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
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