Food and Agriculture Organization: News
10 Feb 2024
FoodWorld Pulses Day: Powering nutrition and sustainability
On World Pulse Day, let's acknowledge pulses' role in global nutrition, sustainability, and food security.
16 Oct 2018
West BengalWB govt extends food security to 8.5cr people: Mamata Banerjee
The West Bengal government has ensured food security to more than 8.5cr people of the state under 'Khadya Sathi' scheme, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said today.
21 Jul 2017
North KoreaUN warns North Korea facing worst drought since 2001
A UN report says that North Korea is facing severe food shortages after suffering its worst drought since 2001.
20 Nov 2016
United Nations (UN)The approaching revolution in agriculture
The long-overdue revolution in agriculture is within a few years' reach as the agricultural sector stands poised on the brink of a technological upheaval.
13 Nov 2016
IndiaIndia pledges to contribute $10.95 million for the UN
For the year 2017, Indian government pledged to contribute around $10.95 million for the development activities of United Nations carried on by several of its bodies.
12 Oct 2016
Sri LankaIndia rated 'Serious' in Global Hunger Index
According to the Global Hunger Index 2016, India was ranked 97 among 118 countries. With a 28.5 GHI score, India was below the average of a developing country (21.3).
