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The UN Security Council has voted to extend the sanctions regime against the illegal export of oil from Libya until August 2027. This decision aims to curb illicit oil trade and promote stability in the region.
Global food commodity prices rose in March for the second consecutive month, driven by higher energy and fertilizer costs linked to the Near East conflict, according to the FAO. This comes as leaders from the World Bank, IMF, and World Food Program have warned that these increases will inevitably lead to higher food prices and reduced access to food worldwide.
Global prices for oil and sugar saw a sharp increase in March, driven by rising crude oil costs and the diversion of crops towards fuel production, according to an FAO report.
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is expressing serious concerns about the impact of global shocks on African economies, including trade disruptions and rising costs of fertilizer, fuel, and freight. These warnings come ahead of the 34th FAO Regional Conference, highlighting the escalating challenges to food security.
The FAO warns that the Gulf crisis could impact global food systems, leaving no country unaffected.
Agus crioch buach tagtha le conspóid comharthaíochta amháin, tá mic léinn ag vótáil i reifreann faoi chomharthaí dhá theangacha ag Ollscoil na Ríona inniu.
The head of Agriculture would continue in the Council of Ministers until the summer of 2027.
Morocco has been elected as vice-chair of the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM), the governing body of the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) under the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The country will play a key role in global plant health standards.
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and Bangladesh's Economic Relations Division (ERD) have signed agreements for five new technical assistance projects.
A small 1968 cassette, forgotten on a bench in Rome, between Via delle Vigne Nuove and Via di Villa di Faonte, immediately became the protagonist of a small...
Former EU Commissioner Phil Hogan has been nominated by the Irish Government as Ireland’s candidate for the next Director-General of the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is providing solutions to help Iranian pistachio growers overcome various predicaments affecting their crops.
The Italian government has officially nominated Maurizio Martina to lead the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), with the proposal announced by Vice Premier Antonio Tajani and Agriculture Minister Francesco Lollobrigida.
Israel and Lebanon held rare direct talks in Washington, D.C., agreeing to begin negotiations on their disputed land and maritime borders. These discussions mark the first direct engagement between the two nations since 1993.
Údarás na Gaeltachta is evaluating the potential use of artificial intelligence, with Tomás Ó Síocháin emphasizing the need to ensure the Gaeltacht community is not left behind while also highlighting the inherent dangers.
Prominent Irish writer Gabriel Rosenstock will share a candid conversation with his son Tristan about a recent health diagnosis in an upcoming broadcast.
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is actively supporting the development of agricultural value chains in Bukhara, Uzbekistan, aiming to enhance the region's farming sector.
Senegal is hosting regional discussions, including the Udofao Conference on March 25 and 26, focusing on taxation, economic sovereignty, and the crucial role of women's inclusion in these debates.
The United Nations' FAO has cautioned that a prolonged conflict in the Middle East could have a 'serious' impact on global food prices and the fertilizer industry, affecting spring planting seasons worldwide.
The Spanish government has announced the candidacy of Minister Luis Planas to direct the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), a process expected to be lengthy with a decision not due until summer 2027.
The winning works from Údarás na Gaeltachta's controversial artificial intelligence competition have been unveiled, showcasing AI-generated creations.
The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reported that the global food price index increased in February, ending a five-month decline, with wheat, oils, and meat becoming more expensive.
The United Nations' FAO reports that world food prices experienced a rebound in February.
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) warns that Africa is losing its native crops, which are crucial for food security and climate resilience across the continent.
(ANSA) - ROME, FEB 23 - Italy is putting forward the name of former agriculture minister Maurizio Martina to be the new Director-General of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani and Agriculture Minister Francesco Lollobrigida said in Brussels on Monday. The 47-year-old, a former leader of the centre-left Democratic Party who was Italian agriculture minister from 2014 to 2018, is currently the Deputy Director-General of t...
The ongoing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz is leading to increased oil price forecasts due to potential supply losses from the Middle East. Experts warn that this situation could trigger a global agricultural catastrophe and exposes fundamental flaws in economic thinking.
Global food prices rose for a second straight month in March to hit their highest level since September last year and could rise further if the Middle East conflict that pushed up...
Kassa has been appointed as the new representative for the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Uganda.
Russian drone attacks targeted civilian infrastructure in Ukrainian cities, including Odesa and Kryvyi Rih, resulting in at least three deaths and 13 injuries, with reports of damage to residential buildings and a maternity hospital.
Villages in Uzbekistan's Ferghana region have gained recognition from the FAO, enabling local farmers to access new technologies and improve agricultural practices.
Agadir – The “Global Agrifood Implications of the 2026 Conflict in the Middle East” report by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) indicates that the recent disruption in…
Iran warns FAO: Warmongers have endangered countries’ food routes Tehran Times
Lebanese politician Wael Abou Faour has expressed hope that Health Ministry campaigns will evolve into a 'reformist approach.' His statement suggests a desire for systemic changes and improvements within the health sector.
Food prices increased in February for the first time since late last summer, as higher costs for wheat, vegetable oils, and meat outweighed cheaper cheese and sugar, according to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
Former EU Commissioner Phil Hogan has been nominated by the Irish Government as Ireland's candidate for the next Director-General of the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
New projections from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) indicate that 10 African countries are expected to experience significant food price increases in 2026.
(ANSA) - ROME, FEB 23 - Italy is putting forward the name of former agriculture minister Maurizio Martina to be the new Director-General of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani and Agriculture Minister Francesco Lollobrigida said in Brussels on Monday. The 47-year-old, a former leader of the centre-left Democratic Party who was Italian agriculture minister from 2014 to 2018, is currently the Deputy Director-General of t...