Agriculture

FAO and UNIDO launch global Agrifood Systems Transformation Accelerator programme

The launch of the programme comes at a time when agrifood systems are threatened under the pressure of the climate crisis. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) and the UN Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) have jointly launched the Agrifood Systems Transformation Accelerator (ASTA), a global programme designed to help Least Developed Countries make their agrifood systems more efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable by fostering partnerships and generating public-private investments

Exclusive interview with Jan Vanbrabant at VICTAM Asia 2022

A wide selection of animal feed pellets. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

Jan Vanbrabant, Chief Customer Officer at DSM Animal Nutrition & Health speaks with Far Eastern Agriculture about measuring carbon footprint and making animal nutrition more sustainable

Warning against uncontrolled durian cultivation

The unchecked farming of durian fruit could lead to an overabundance of the product. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has warned against the unchecked growth of durian trees in the Mekong Delta, Southeast, and Central Highlands regions

ADB approves million dollar loan to support agri sector reforms in the Philippines

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a US$500mn policy-based loan to the Government of the Philippines to expand economic opportunities in agriculture while ensuring near- to long-term food security for the population

FAO and SEED launch SDG Agrifood Accelerator Programme

The 12 SMEs who joined the programme have been pioneering solutions designed to transform agrifood systems. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) and the SEED partnership officially launched the SDG Agrifood Accelerator Programme, an instrument designed to help agrifood system start-ups develop their businesses while contributing to the UNs Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

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