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Questions and Answers with Keith Cressman, FAO’s Senior Locust Forecasting Officer Why are we seeing a resurgence of Desert Locust in the Horn of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula? Well, as we predicted, climatic conditions are driving this new round…

Rice is a staple for more than 3.5 billion people, including most of the world’s poor. But it can be a problematic crop to farm. It requires massive amounts of water and the paddies in which it grows emit methane,…

Organic fruits, vegetables and herbs have become very popular on the market in recent years, so has the need for their production. Recognizing the importance of this trend, land potential in their environent, as well as the needs of their…

In 2016, France prescribed that it is compulsory for all supermarkets in its territory to donate excess food on a daily basis. Otherwise, they face fines of up to €75,000. Thus, solidarity among the French is encouraged by the letter…

Global food prices continued rising for the second consecutive month in July, led by vegetable oils and dairy products, according to the benchmark United Nations report. The Food and Agriculture Organization’s Food Price Index averaged 94.2 points in July, a…

There was a time when industrial agriculture seemed to be a panacea for a fast-growing world. Synthetic fertilizers, chemical pesticides and high-yield cereal hybrids promised to reduce hunger, accommodate growing populations and stimulate economic prosperity. Between 1960 and 2015, agricultural…

Ebola, SARS, Zika, HIV/AIDS, West Nile fever and now COVID-19. These are some of the highest-profile diseases to emerge in the last several decades. And while they emerged in different parts of the world, they have one thing in common.…