UN focus on plant health, crucial for boosting food security worldwide

May 14, 2022, at 12:48 am

New York: On the very first International Day of Plant Health, marked on Thursday, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has called for more investment in innovation to boost food security, especially for the billions worldwide living close to the bread line.

Plant health summit aims to boost food security, safeguard human health

Apr 06, 2022, at 05:11 pm

New York: The world’s plant protection body met on Tuesday, aiming to set new plant health standards to both safeguard human wellbeing and preserve food security, according to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

Excess salt in soils puts food security at risk: FAO

Dec 04, 2021, at 09:57 pm

New York:  Improper water management, including insufficient supply and poor quality drainage systems, are contributing to excessive soil salinization – a problem that threatens global food security, according to the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

UN highlights importance of pulses for diets and food security

Feb 12, 2021, at 04:43 pm

New York: The United Nations is marking World Pulses Day on Wednesday, highlighting their importance not only as a vital source of nutrition, but also for improving soil fertility and warding off crop pests.

Fears for food security and the future of farming families, as Fall Armyworm spreads to Asia

Aug 15, 2018, at 09:36 am

New York, Aug 15 (IBNS): An “invasive pest” that devours more than 80 different plant species, including many staple crops, could threaten the food security and livelihoods of millions of small-scale farmers in Asia, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) warned on Tuesday.