Environment/Science
New York: On the very first International Day of Plant Health, marked on Thursday, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has called for more investment in innovation to boost food security, especially for the billions worldwide living close to the bread line. more
Plant health summit aims to boost food security, safeguard human health
New York: The world’s plant protection body met on Tuesday, aiming to set new plant health standards to both safeguard human wellbeing and preserve food security, according to the U ...
Excess salt in soils puts food security at risk: FAO
New York: Improper water management, including insufficient supply and poor quality drainage systems, are contributing to excessive soil salinization – a problem that threaten ...
Fears for food security and the future of farming families, as Fall Armyworm spreads to Asia
New York, An “invasive pest” that devours more than 80 different plant species, including many staple crops, could threaten the food security and livelihoods of millions of sm ...
