agriculture

Drought threatens the livelihoods of 7 million farmers in Afghanistan

Published on: August 31, 2021
07:51

Rome, Aug 31 (Prensa Latina) The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) on Monday appealed for a greater humanitarian assistance to be scaled up as Afghanistan continues to be hit hard by an ever-worsening drought that threatens the livelihoods of over 7 million people who rely on agriculture and livestock.

Rural population as priority in ecosystem restoration

Published on: August 4, 2021
07:19

United Nations, Aug 4 (Prensa Latina) Small farmers and rural poor are top priority for restoring ecosystems and preserving natural resources, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) said.

Cuban beekeepers stand out in contribution to nat’l economy

Published on: July 24, 2021
00:15

Camagüey, Cuba, (Prensa Latina) At a time when the increase in exportable items is vital for the Cuban economy, beekeepers in this region are approaching the production of about 500 tons of honey.

Cuba to increase biopesticide production capacity

Published on: July 14, 2021
10:58

Havana, Jul 14 (Prensa Latina) Cuba will increase its biopesticide production capacity in 2021, with the completion of two biopesticide plants under construction in Havana and Villa Clara provinces, Cuba´s Agriculture Ministry reported.

ICO bumps up 2020/21 global coffee surplus forecast

Published on: July 7, 2021
07:31

London, Jul 7 (Prensa Latina) The International Coffee Organization (ICO) bumped up its 2020/21 global coffee surplus forecast in its June monthly report but said production will likely fall below world demand next season.

World agricultural outlook stresses change of agrofood systems

Published on: July 5, 2021
15:06

Rome, Jul 5 (Prensa Latina) The World Agricultural Outlook presented here on Monday by the OECD and FAO stresses the need for the transformation of agricultural-food systems, of how the world produces, consumes and thinks about food.

Cuban agriculture seeks greater biological pest control

Published on: July 5, 2021
07:11

Havana, Jul 5 (Prensa Latina) Cuban agriculture is currently seeking a greater biological pet control by using products and agents, a source said.

EU will reform agricultural aid in 2023

Published on: June 28, 2021
12:12

Luxembourg, Jun 28 (Prensa Latina) The European Union (EU) agreed to the reform of the agricultural subsidy program within the community bloc, which will devote 387 billion euros to rural development.

Cuba brings in first electric tractors in agriculture

Published on: June 24, 2021
07:08

Havana, Jun 24 (Prensa Latina) Since early June, Cuban agriculture has brought in the first electric tractors that will help to reduce fuel consumption, a deficit resource due to the blockade imposed by Washington, the Agriculture Ministry (MINAG) reported.

FAO conference reviews food-farming system conditions

Published on: June 15, 2021
07:17

Rome, Jun 15 (Prensa Latina) Global food and agriculture conditions was reviewed at the 42nd FAO Conference, which will be held via online through June 18.

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