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FAO demands action to face Middle East crisis’s consequences

Published on: April 29, 2026
19:39

Rome, Apr 29 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is calling for a coordinated global political response to the serious consequences of the current crisis in the Middle East, a report stated on Wednesday.

FAO assesses agri-food effects of Middle East conflict

Published on: April 21, 2026
18:57

Rome, Apr 21 (Prensa Latina) The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) assessed the serious impact of the current conflict in the Middle East on the world's agri-food systems, according to a press release issued today.

FAO laments the effects of the war against Iran on food security

Published on: March 28, 2026
15:57

Rome, March 27 (Prensa Latina) The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has warned of food insecurity due to maritime traffic disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz caused by the war against Iran, according to a report.

Brazil: FAO Regional Conference focuses on hunger and nutrition

Published on: March 2, 2026
08:20

Brasilia, Mar 2 (Prensa Latina) The 39th FAO Regional Conference for Latin America and the Caribbean (LARC39) opens on Monday in this capital with technical debates focused on hunger, nutrition, and the sustainable transformation of agri-food systems.

Cuban Ambassador presents credentials to FAO

Published on: February 21, 2026
10:55

Rome, Feb 21 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Ambassador to this nation, Jorge Luis Cepero, presented his credentials to Qu Dongyu, Director-General of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), as his country's representative.

FAO drives agricultural projects in Haiti and the Dominican Republic

Published on: January 26, 2026
09:54

Rome, Jan 26 (Prensa Latina) The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is promoting projects in Haiti and the Dominican Republic through emergency agriculture and protection of the agri-food system, a statement said today.

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.

More than 41 million people in food insecurity

Published on: September 11, 2021
09:08

United Nations, Sep 11 (Prensa Latina) More than 41 million people face food insecurity and are at risk of famine unless they receive immediate assistance, a specialized agency warned.

Cuba highlights right to food at Latin American event

Published on: September 10, 2021
16:04

Havana, Sep 10 (Prensa Latina) Cuba highlighted the right to food and reported on the drafting of a law on sovereignty and nutritional security by participating in a Latin American and Caribbean event, specialized sources reported on Friday.

FAO launches tools to encourage soil organic carbon sequestration

Published on: September 9, 2021
07:45

Rome, Sep 9 (Prensa Latina) The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) on Wednesday launched two practical instruments designed to encourage soil organic carbon (SOC) maintenance and sequestration.

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