FOOD

Russia-Ukraine war poses new threats to global food security: FAO

Published on: March 12, 2022
07:37

United Nations, March 12 (Prensa Latina) Supply chain and logistical disruptions on Ukrainian and Russian grain and oilseed production and restrictions on Russia’s exports will have significant food security repercussions, the FAO warned.

Diaz-Canel highlights food production as a priority for Cuba

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Published on: March 11, 2022
13:47

Pinar del Rio, Cuba, Mar 11 (Prensa Latina) The first secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC), Miguel Diaz-Canel, on Friday highlighted the importance of local food production and consumption, as well as a decrease in imports.

Food price index hit record high in February – FAO reports

Published on: March 4, 2022
19:45

Rome, March 4 (Prensa Latina) The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI), which tracks the international prices of items such as vegetable oils and dairy products, averaged 140,7 points last month, or nearly 4% up from January, the UN Food and Agriculture (FAO) reported Friday.

WFP warns of food crisis in Yemen

Published on: February 25, 2022
17:29

Aden, Yemen, Feb 25 (Prensa Latina) The World Food Program (WFP) was forced to cut its monthly food assistance just to 8 million Yemenis of the 13 million due to the lack of funds, WFP Executive Director David Beasley warned Friday.

Swine genetics in Cuba shows high international standards

Published on: February 23, 2022
00:15

Havana, Feb 23(Prensa Latina) The development achieved by swine genetics in Cuba places it in favorable conditions of competitiveness and indicators of quality and efficiency compared to those of the first world, an official from the sector stated.

US blockade affects Cuba’s agricultural and food sector

Published on: February 22, 2022
12:09

United Nations, Feb 22 (Prensa Latina) The agricultural and food sector in Cuba is among those significantly affected by the United States blockade, the Cuban mission at the United Nations reported on Tuesday.

Cuban authorities present food sovereignty plan to diplomatic corps

Published on: February 18, 2022
13:06

Havana, Feb 18 (Prensa Latina) Representatives of the accredited diplomatic corps in Cuba were briefed on Friday about the National Plan for Food Sovereignty and Nutritional Education, which seeks to increase agricultural production and substitute imports, among other objectives.

IFAD helps improve food, nutritional security for 130 million people

Published on: February 17, 2022
16:28

United Nations, Feb 17 (Prensa Latina) Projects promoted in 2021 by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) have helped to improve income, food and nutritional security for 130 million people, IFAD Chief Gilbert F. Houngbo said Thursday.

Cereal production, use, trade reaching record levels in 2021/22 – FAO

Published on: February 3, 2022
19:25

Rome, Feb 3 (Prensa Latina) Production, use and trade of cereals will reach record levels in the 2021-2022 period, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reported Thursday.

Cuban president calls to apply science in food production

Published on: December 30, 2021
13:30

Havana, Dec 30 (Prensa Latina) President Miguel Diaz-Canel on Thursday called to apply Cuba's scientific capabilities to boost food production, a prioritized program in the country in the face of the effects of the United States blockade.

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