agriculture

FAO supports management of agricultural and forestry sectors in Cuba

Published on: September 20, 2021
14:22

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

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

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

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.

Rural population as priority in ecosystem restoration

Published on: August 4, 2021
07:19

United Nations, Aug 4 (Prensa Latina) Small farmers and rural poor are top priority for restoring ecosystems and preserving natural resources, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) said.

Cuban beekeepers stand out in contribution to nat’l economy

Published on: July 24, 2021
00:15

Camagüey, Cuba, (Prensa Latina) At a time when the increase in exportable items is vital for the Cuban economy, beekeepers in this region are approaching the production of about 500 tons of honey.

Cuba to increase biopesticide production capacity

Published on: July 14, 2021
10:58

Havana, Jul 14 (Prensa Latina) Cuba will increase its biopesticide production capacity in 2021, with the completion of two biopesticide plants under construction in Havana and Villa Clara provinces, Cuba´s Agriculture Ministry reported.

ICO bumps up 2020/21 global coffee surplus forecast

Published on: July 7, 2021
07:31

London, Jul 7 (Prensa Latina) The International Coffee Organization (ICO) bumped up its 2020/21 global coffee surplus forecast in its June monthly report but said production will likely fall below world demand next season.

World agricultural outlook stresses change of agrofood systems

Published on: July 5, 2021
15:06

Rome, Jul 5 (Prensa Latina) The World Agricultural Outlook presented here on Monday by the OECD and FAO stresses the need for the transformation of agricultural-food systems, of how the world produces, consumes and thinks about food.

Cuban agriculture seeks greater biological pest control

Published on: July 5, 2021
07:11

Havana, Jul 5 (Prensa Latina) Cuban agriculture is currently seeking a greater biological pet control by using products and agents, a source said.

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