Tag:Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)

Human Welfare

World Food Day: FAO wants govts to prioritise water in policy, planning

Director-General, Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations, Dr. Qu Dongyu, says governments need to prioritise water in policy and planning, across...

Michael Simire - October 17, 2023

Agric & Biotech

Exploring genetically modified crops to boost food security

Food and Agricultural Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) report estimates that 19.4 million Nigerians in 21 states and the Federal Capital Territory are...

Michael Simire - August 2, 2023

Human Welfare

UNFSS2023: UN chief calls for massive investment in food systems

United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, has called for urgent action and a massive investment in sustainable, equitable, healthy and resilient food systems. Guterres made the...

Michael Simire - July 24, 2023

Human Welfare

122m more people pushed into hunger since 2019 due to multiple crises – UN

Over 122 million more people are facing hunger in the world since 2019 due to the pandemic and repeated weather shocks and conflicts, including...

Michael Simire - July 12, 2023

Climate Change

Borno develops Climate Change Response Plan

The Borno State Government plans to develop a response strategy to tackle the increasing challenge of climate change. This was made known during a...

Michael Simire - May 30, 2023

Gender

Gender inequalities in agriculture costs world $1trn – FAO

The UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) says gender inequalities in food and agriculture are costing the world over $1 trillion, noting that leveling...

Michael Simire - April 13, 2023

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