Beginning February 2013, the enumeration for the Census on Agriculture and Fisheries (CAF) will be conducted in all regions and provinces in the Philippines
Food & Commodity
North China’s corn production may be greater than last year
Corn production in North China is projected to be about 3.5mn metric tonnes greater than last year provided weather conditions remain favorable
FAO Food Index rises after three months; grains and sugar drive increase
The FAO Food Price Index climbed 6 per cent in July 2012 after three months of decline
World food prices fall in May, lowest since Sept 2011
Global food prices have dropped sharply in May, the lowest since September 2011, owing to increased supplies, growing global economic uncertainties and a strengthening of the US dollar, according to FAO’s latest report
China unveils five-year plan for food safety
China has released its 12th five-year food safety plan in an effort to upgrade its food safety regulations and revamp industry standards