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FAO analyzes world agricultural practices in agri-food systems

Published on: November 25, 2021
10:08

By: Lino Céspedes Rodríguez

Rome, nov 25 (Prensa Latina) The importance of proven and reliable agricultural methods, such as those used in “Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems”(GIAHS) to transform food systems, was analyzed today by FAO.

Cuban agriculture requires transition towards sustainability (+Photo)

Published on: November 24, 2021
17:29

By: Pavel López Lazo

Havana, Nov 24 (Prensa Latina) Cuba´s Agriculture Vice Minister Rodolfo Rodríguez on Wednesday said that the most pressing emergencies are the shortage of inputs and the need for a transition towards sustainable food sovereignty.

Cuba incorporates land into agricultural production

Published on: November 8, 2021
08:35

By: Luis Linares Petrov

Havana, Nov 8 (Prensa Latina) Cuba is working on incorporating unexploited land with the aim of increasing food production and meeting demand, an authorized source reported.

Measures reviewed to increase agricultural production in Cuba

Published on: November 6, 2021
13:12

By: Lino Céspedes Rodríguez

Sancti Spiritus, Cuba, Nov 6 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Deputy Prime Minister Jorge Luis Tapia urged authorities in central Sancti Spiritus province to achieve better results from the 63 measures adopted in the country to increase agricultural production.

New legislation on soils and fertilizers approved in Cuba

Published on: October 22, 2021
09:30

By: Prensa Latina

Havana, Oct 22 (Prensa Latina) Soil is an important natural resource for agricultural production and support of biodiversity, its protection in Cuba is from today assured by a new legal body designed to guarantee its sustainability over time.

Díaz-Canel confirms application of productive technologies in Cuba

Published on: October 14, 2021
14:04

By: Prensa Latina

Havana, Oct 14 (Prensa Latina) President of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, visited today productive areas of San José de las Lajas municipality, in western province of Mayabeque, and confirmed the application of essential agricultural technologies in cattle raising.

FAO supports management of agricultural and forestry sectors in Cuba

Published on: September 20, 2021
14:22

By: Prensa Latina

Havana, Sep 20 (Prensa Latina) FAO representative in Cuba Marcelo Resende highlighted the UN agency's good will to support the Caribbean island in the design to managing agricultural and forestry systems.

FAO launches Global Action on One Country One Priority Product

Published on: September 8, 2021
08:08

By: Prensa Latina

Rome, Sep 8 (Prensa Latina) The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) today launched its Global Action on Green Development of Special Agricultural Products: One Country One Priority Product (OCOP). This Action aims to develop green and sustainable value chains for Special Agricultural Products (SAPs).

Covid-19: Opportunity to reshape Latin America´s agri-food system

Published on: September 6, 2021
07:22

By: Prensa Latina

United Nations, Sep 6 (Prensa Latina) The health, economic and social crisis caused by Covid-19 in Latin America and the Caribbean underlines the need to transform agri-food systems in the region, according to specialized sources.

Drought threatens the livelihoods of 7 million farmers in Afghanistan

Published on: August 31, 2021
07:51

By: Prensa Latina

Rome, Aug 31 (Prensa Latina) The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) on Monday appealed for a greater humanitarian assistance to be scaled up as Afghanistan continues to be hit hard by an ever-worsening drought that threatens the livelihoods of over 7 million people who rely on agriculture and livestock.

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