Latin America must brace as El Nino flips to La Nina, experts warn reut.rs/3Q9wvvL

Before attending the #ARC33 , FAO Director-General QU Dongyu Dr. Qu Dongyu visited the National Fishing Vessel Monitoring Center, showcasing the Kingdom of Morocco's dedication to monitoring and regulating fishing activities to protect our oceans for future generations.

The desert locust is considered the most dangerous migratory pest in the world. A small swarm can devour as much food in a day as 35,000 people, by one measure. This can be devastating. Can new hunting tools help? econ.st/4aEaUDP 👇

News: The FAO Regional Conference for Africa opens in the Kingdom of Morocco.

Driving efficiency & productivity in Africa’s agriculture sectors requires strategic partnerships, greater investments & digital technologies.

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West Africa and the Sahel: Following devastating floods in 2022, Food and Agriculture Organization was able to implement a series of #AnticipatoryActions thanks to GermanForeignOffice's generous funding to mitigate the impact of the next forecasted disaster on vulnerable farmers’ livelihoods.

In Mauritania, I could see first-hand how the National Locust Control Centre (CNLA) works in the front lines to monitor & combat desert locust spread in the country. Food and Agriculture Organization will continue supporting these efforts to protect rural livelihoods & food security in the region & beyond.

Northeastern Nigeria: Conflict, flooding and high food prices are impacting rural households’ agricultural livelihoods.

With 1/4 people in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe states acutely food insecure, restoring their food production is crucial to the response.

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Save the Date: the 2024 Global Report on Food Crises #GRFC24 releases on🗓️ Wednesday 24 April 2024 💡 More info bit.ly/GRFC2024

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The resounding success of Food and Agriculture Organization’s 2023 seed distribution campaign underscores the indispensable role of agricultural aid in times of crisis.

One year on, FAO remains on the ground, standing by the people of #Sudan .

#EverySeedCounts
#WithSudan

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Ahead of the the 1st-ever #InternationalDayOfPotato on May 30, Food and Agriculture Organization shines a spotlight on the enormous importance of this crop that feeds billions of us, and calls for action to maximize its full potential.

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One year of conflict.

One year of unprecedented hunger in Sudan.

With key planting season drawing near, Food and Agriculture Organization urgently needs funds to keep supporting local food production & avert further catastrophe.

Emergencies & Resilience Director, @ReinPaulsen👇

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The Food and Agriculture Organization Commission on Phytosanitary Measures of @IPPCnews convened today to discuss further measures to curb the spread of plant pests & diseases.

Changing weather patterns & rising temperatures have made its work “indispensable” - Food and Agriculture OrganizationDG.

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Nearly 55 million people face hunger in West and Central Africa reut.rs/3vFYFrb

NEWS: Worsening hunger grips West & Central Africa amid persistent conflict & economic turmoil.

The latest food security analysis shows 55 million people will struggle to feed themselves in the June-August 2024 lean season.

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We can no longer fail to understand...quick wins during crisis response aren't enough. It's time to prioritize more effective, long-term solutions.

When 80% of people who face highest levels of hunger are farmers, AGRICULTURAL AID is the missing piece!

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'Now our water source is abundant and clean, and we can use it for our daily consumption, agriculture and our livestock.'

Thanks to World Bank funding, in 2023 Food and Agriculture Organization repaired 423 km of irrigation canals in Afghanistan.

#WaterAction #AgricultureCan

. Manuel Barange, at the UN #Ocean Decade Conference:

🔹Integrating #Ocean & Land efforts is vital for a sustainable development

🔹Science offers unbiased evidence to address this challenging task

🔹Policy makers should leverage science to ensure all voices are heard 👇

.Food and Agriculture Organization launched a 15 million euro project, funded by the EU, to help Uganda’s forestry sector contribute more sustainably to the economy and the environment.

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Transparent and efficient agricultural commodity markets and trade are essential for global #FoodSecurity .

Food and Agriculture Organization is working with Member countries in agrifood trade & supply chains by providing policy support and monitoring tools.

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