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food and agriculture organisation news

Hisar varsity, UN body partner to boost water efficiency in rice farming

Rajesh Gera, dean of the college of basic sciences and humanities, has been appointed as the nodal officer for the project. (HT Photo for representation)
Published on Jun 23, 2026 03:56 am IST

UN body recognises Bengal's 'Matir Srishti' initiative, aromatic rice varieties: Mamata

UN body recognises Bengal's 'Matir Srishti' initiative, aromatic rice varieties: Mamata
Published on Feb 18, 2026 04:24 pm IST

Aquaculture booms in Asia as marine fisheries stall, study finds

Aquaculture booms in Asia as marine fisheries stall, study finds
Updated on May 05, 2026 05:14 pm IST

The looming threat of antimicrobial resistance

It’s important to recognise that AMR knows no borders; it can afflict anyone, irrespective of age or nationality.
Published on Dec 06, 2023 10:15 pm IST

Global rice prices surge 15-year high after India bans exports: Report

Representational image
Published on Sept 08, 2023 03:09 pm IST

Book Box: A trailblazing economist's memoir who helped build today's India

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The Brass Notebook
Published on Aug 19, 2023 06:31 pm IST

Sustainable agriculture, food security focus areas at G20 deputies meeting

A farm worker harvests wheat crop, at a village on the outskirts of Gurugram on March 28, 2023 (PTI)
Updated on Apr 01, 2023 01:33 am IST

On World Food Day, UN chief says, ‘People affected by hunger doubled in 3 yrs’

World Food Day is observed to mark the founding of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in 1945.
Published on Oct 16, 2022 10:59 am IST

Global Hunger Index 2022: India slips six places, ranked 107 of 121 countries

India remains behind neighbours Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nepal, according to the Global Hunger Index 2022.
Updated on Oct 15, 2022 10:10 am IST

5 million Yemenis ‘one step away from famine’ in 2021, UN warns

The world’s worst humanitarian crisis in Yemen is the result of more than five years of brutal conflict, disease, economic collapse and a breakdown of public institutions and services
Updated on Dec 14, 2020 08:40 am IST

Pakistan keeps Indian delegation waiting at border post then turns around and blames India

Indian delegation waited for about 45 minutes at the zero point in Munabao but the Pakistani rangers didn’t turn up.
Updated on Oct 18, 2019 08:12 pm IST

India nominates NITI Aayog member Ramesh Chand for post of FAO Director General

Prior to joining NITI Aayog, Ramesh Chand was the Director of National Institute of Agricultural Economics and Policy Research.
Updated on Mar 05, 2019 01:53 pm IST

African ‘super food’ to fight malnutrition among poor children in Gorakhpur region

A farmer in Gorakhpur region showing his yield of golden sweet potatoes, also known as African superfood.
Published on Nov 03, 2018 01:46 pm IST

On World Food Day, 2018, pledge to healthy eating, sustainable living and zero hunger

The global goal for World Food Day is Zero Hunger by 2030
Updated on Oct 16, 2018 03:01 pm IST