Some jurisdictions attempt to ensure imported, domestic products pay the same carbon cost, but food security an issue
REGINA — The world needs far more data if border carbon adjustments are to be implemented and actually work in agriculture, the House of Commons agriculture committee heard last week. Angela Bedard-Haughn, dean of the college of agriculture and bioresources at the University of Saskatchewan, said it’s good that conversations are starting, but it’s also […] Read moreTag Archives Food and Agriculture Organization
VIDEO: World Seed Congress addresses global supply chain challenges
Glacier FarmMedia – Glacier FarmMedia’s John Greig is at the World Seed Congress in the Netherlands. Watch for his daily updates here and further coverage in Glacier FarmMedia’s publications and websites. The World Seed Congress is on in Rotterdam, Netherlands with a discussion of the major issues facing the seed and crops sector. Related story from this event: VIDEO: […] Read more
United Nations’ world food price index falls in October
The drop is driven by declines in sugar, cereals, vegetable oils and meat, but dairy bucked the downward trend in prices
LONDON, U.K. (Reuters) — The United Nations food agency’s world price index fell in October to its lowest level in more than two years, driven by declines in sugar, cereals, vegetable oils and meat. The Food and Agriculture Organization’s price index, which tracks the most globally traded food commodities, averaged 120.6 points in October, down […] Read more
World food price index back at two-year low despite rice surge – FAO
PARIS, France (Reuters) — The United Nations food agency’s world price index fell in August to a new two-year low, reversing a rebound seen the previous month, as a decline in most food commodities offset increases for rice and sugar. The Food and Agriculture Organization’s price index, which tracks the most globally traded food commodities, […] Read more
UN food agency reports another drop in world food prices
ROME, Italy (Reuters) — The United Nations food agency’s world price index fell in June to its lowest level in more than two years, pushed down by a drop in the cost of sugar, vegetable oils, cereals and dairy products. The Food and Agriculture Organization’s price index, which tracks the most globally traded food commodities, […] Read more
UN backs consumption of meat, dairy and eggs
The FAO said meat, eggs and dairy provide essential macro nutrients, such as protein, fats and carbohydrates, as well as important micronutrients.
