FAO takes a step forward to support Iranian experts in developing and appraising green projects

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FAO takes a step forward to support Iranian experts indeveloping and appraising green projectscolor#003B43">The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations(FAO), as part of its ongoing efforts in supporting Iran to enhance itsnational capabilities to adapt and mitigate climate change, provides anothertraining opportunity for Iranian experts, enhancing their knowledge and skillsto scale up climate investment for the agricultural and rural developmentsectors, leverage partnerships with

Dec 31 202016:23

Join us for the launch of International Year of Fruits and Vegetables

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Join us for the launch of International Year of Fruits andVegetablesThe International Year of Fruits and Vegetables (IYFV) 2021,as proclaimed at the 74th session the UN General Assembly, is aunique opportunity to raise awareness on the important role of fruits andvegetables in nutrition, food security and human and planetary health. Italso aims to reduce food loss and waste and promote sustainability and safetyof the fruits and vegetables value chain.The ceremony will be held on 15 December 202

Dec 20 202021:21

Five Steps to Ensure Food Safety

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FAO, WHO recommend five steps to ensure food safetyWhile the readyaccess to safe and nutritious food is a basic human right, the recentestimations indicate that consuming contaminated food – with bacteria, viruses,toxins or chemicals – affects one out of 12 inhabitants of the earth, makingalmost 600 million people sick and leading to over 420,000 deaths per annum,the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the WorldHealth Organization (WHO) report. Unsafe fo

Dec 14 202018:28

New FAO report highlights the role of soil organisms in ensuring sustainable agri-food systems and mitigating climate change

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New FAO report highlights the role of soil organisms inensuring sustainable agri-food systems and mitigating climate changeWorld Soil Day event celebrated the unsung “food heroes”Soil organisms play a crucial role in boosting foodproduction, enhancing nutritious diets, preserving human health, remediatingpollution and combating climate change, but their contribution remains largelyunderestimated, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nationssaid today in its report on "

Dec 9 202020:07

WORLD SOIL DAY 2020

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Keep soil alive, protect soil biodiversityWorld Soil Day 2020 (#WorldSoilDay) and its campaign"Keep soil alive, Protect soil biodiversity" aims to raise awarenessof the importance of maintaining healthy ecosystems and human well-being byaddressing the growing challenges in soil management, fighting soilbiodiversity loss, increasing soil awareness and encouraging governments,organizations, communities and individuals around the world to commit toproactively improving soil health.http//www.fao.org

Dec 6 202020:17

FAO calls on member countries to take action on Antimicrobial Resistance in food chains

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FAO calls on member countries to take action onAntimicrobial Resistance in food chains AntimicrobialResistance (AMR) is a major global threat of increasing concern to human andanimal health with serious implications for both food safety and food andnutrition security, and the economic wellbeing of millions of farminghouseholds, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)warns.AMR is the capacityof microorganisms – bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites – to res

Dec 6 202019:46

FAO provides Iran with additional pesticide sprayers, supporting the country in fighting against Desert Locust

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FAO provides Iran with additional pesticide sprayers,supporting the country in fighting against Desert Locust white">Benefitted from theFAO-China South-South Cooperation Programme, FAO hands-over the 4th shipment ofDesert Locust equipment including pesticide sprayers to Iran’s Plant ProtectionOrganization to further boost the country’s capacity to curb the spread of thismigratory pest.white">Tehran – As part of concerted actions coordinated by the Food andAgriculture Organizati

Nov 24 202016:47

FAO boosts Iranian experts’ knowledge of agricultural water saving and water productivity

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FAO boosts Iranian experts’ knowledge of agricultural watersaving and water productivityThe Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations(FAO), as part of its multilateral project to support Iran in reducing theagriculture water consumption in the Lake Urmia basin, equips Iranian expertswith the requisite knowledge and skills to implement the advanced approachof Real Water Savings (REWAS) in the agriculture sector. Like many other Asian nations, and due to projectedpopulation gro

Oct 31 202010:31

Crop mapping in Qazvin Irrigation Network in Iran

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The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations(FAO), in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture Jahad and the ImamKhomeini International University-Qazvin has started implementing the cropmapping activities in Qazvin Irrigation Network (QIN) in Iran. This activitycontributes to the water accounting component of the inter-regional project“Implementing the 2030 Agenda for water efficiency/productivity and watersustainability in NENA countries” by developing a theore

Oct 24 202014:11

FAO launches Green Cities Initiative to help transform agri-food systems, end hunger and improve nutrition

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FAO launches Green Cities Initiative to help transformagri-food systems, end hunger and improve nutrition Turning therecovery from COVID-19 into an opportunity for cities to become moresustainable, resilient, and provide access to healthy foods for allA farmer working atan urban garden, in Rome, Italy.FAO unveiled todayits new Green Cities Initiative and Action Plan to help transform agri-foodsystems, end hunger and improve nutrition in and around the cities in a postCOVID-19 era. The launch too

Oct 19 202010:32