India's rice exports may drop by 20% in 2016: FAO

Last Updated: Monday, July 13, 2015, 20:45

India's rice exports may decline by 20 percent in 2016 due to tight supplies and growing domestic demand, according to the UN body FAO.

$160 needed per person to end world hunger: FAO

Last Updated: Friday, July 10, 2015, 22:00

A UN body on Friday said only USD 160 (about Rs 10,000) is all that is needed annually per person living in extreme poverty to eradicate world hunger by 2030.

Sustaining 4% growth in agri sector a challenge: Singh

Last Updated: Monday, June 8, 2015, 18:40

Sustaining 4 percent growth in the farm sector is a challenging task though it remains one of the top priorities of the government, Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh said Monday.

Agriculture Minister to participate in FAO conference at Rome

Last Updated: Saturday, June 6, 2015, 19:14

Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh will represent India at the 39th session of FAO, which will commence on Sunday.

UN declares 2014 as international year of family farming

Last Updated: Monday, November 25, 2013, 17:16

In many developing countries, family farms represent up to 80 percent of all farm holdings, it added.

Asia-Pacific`s "ageing" coconut trees threaten livelihoods

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 6, 2013, 17:24

Livelihoods of millions in Asia-Pacific countries, including India, have been affected as ageing coconut trees in the region cannot produce enough to keep up with the world`s rapidly growing demand.

Food law to protect poor from price volatility: Thomas

Last Updated: Monday, October 7, 2013, 14:57

Food Minister KV Thomas Monday said the recently enacted food law will protect 67 per cent of the population from price volatility.

Number of undernourished people in India down 6.5%: FAO

Last Updated: Sunday, October 6, 2013, 13:26

India, the world's second biggest wheat and rice grower, saw the number of people who suffered from chronic hunger drop by 6.5 percent to 21.38 crore during 2011-13, according to a joint report by UN food agencies.

Thomas to make Food Security presentation at FAO meet in Rome

Last Updated: Saturday, October 5, 2013, 19:52

Food Minister K V Thomas is scheduled to make a presentation on the National Food Security Act at an FAO conference next week in Rome.

'One third of food wasted, costs world economy $750 bn'

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 11, 2013, 19:53

The Rome-based Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) said some 1.3 billion tonnes of food are wasted every year, with the Asia region including China seen as the worst culprit.

Speed up withdrawal of hazardous pesticides, says FAO

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 31, 2013, 00:45

UN body Food & Agriculture Organisation asked developing countries like India to speed up the withdrawal of hazardous pesticides from their markets.

Food safety and pollution in China a concern: FAO

Last Updated: Monday, June 10, 2013, 16:16

Amid reports of contamination of food products in China, UN's Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) has expressed concerns over pollution and food safety issues in the world's second largest economy.