Global farm growth to slow down over next 10 yrs: OECD/FAO

Last Updated: Thursday, June 6, 2013, 22:32

Growth in global agricultural production will slow down to about 1.5 percent annually over the next 10 years and could lead to rise in prices of crops and livestock, says an OECD and FAO report.

World Environment Day 2013: Act to reduce disaster risk

Last Updated: Friday, May 31, 2013, 18:29

The theme for this year is Think.Eat.Save, which is an anti-food waste and food loss campaign that persuades mankind to reduce their foodprint.

United Nations urges hungry world to eat bugs

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 14, 2013, 12:55

The United Nations has issued an official advice suggesting that insects can help combat food-insecurity worldwide, as they are a virtually "untapped" source of food for people.

India likely to export 7.5 million tonnes of wheat: FAO

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 16, 2013, 21:58

India's wheat exports are likely to touch a record high of 7.5 million tonnes in the current marketing year ending June 2013 on account of record crop and larger carry over stocks, while many other exporting nations are expected to face tight supplies, an FAO report said.

Global food prices up by 1% in Mar: FAO

Last Updated: Monday, April 15, 2013, 20:23

FAO has the Food Price Index (FPI) to measure the monthly change in global prices of a basket of food commodities.

Rice exports from India may decline in 2013: FAO

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 21, 2012, 15:59

The fall in rice production in the current crop year in India against rising domestic demand is expected to affect exports of the key staple in 2013, United Nation's body FAO has said.

India's rice output expected at 100 million tonnes in 2012-13: FAO

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 14, 2012, 13:01

UN body Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has revised upwards India's rice production to 100 million tonnes (MT) in the 2012-13 crop year on the back of revival of rains in August and September.

FAO scales down 2012 global rice output estimates to 483.5 MT

Last Updated: Sunday, October 7, 2012, 11:44

United Nation's body FAO scaled down its global rice production estimate by 7 million tonnes (MT) to 483.5 MT in the current year due to an expected fall in output mainly in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh on account of erratic monsoon rains.

FAO lowers paddy forecast after poor monsoon in India

Last Updated: Monday, August 6, 2012, 16:22

Global paddy output is expected to total 724.5 million tonnes compared with the forecast in April of 732.3 million tonnes.

Excessing speculation leading to volatile food prices: FAO

Last Updated: Sunday, July 8, 2012, 11:18

Excessive speculation in futures and commodities markets is leading to high volatility in food prices, which has a "tremendous human impact", United Nation's body Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has said.

Global food prices likely to be high in July: FAO

Last Updated: Thursday, July 5, 2012, 16:40

Global food prices are expected to be high on account this month, due to spurt in prices of various commodities from June-end onwards, following adverse weather conditions, United Nation's body FAO said Thursday.

Global food prices decline in May, lowest since Sept 2011: FAO

Last Updated: Thursday, June 7, 2012, 21:56

Global food prices dropped sharply last month, the lowest since September 2011, on account of increased supplies, growing global economic uncertainties and a stronger US dollar, United Nation's body FAO said Thursday.