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North Korea food production down in 2018 – U.N. body
Rice and maize are the North's main staples, but rice output is expected to be below average because of erratic rains and low irrigation supplies

Global demand for food products to slow – FAO
One of the main reasons given for the decline is a slowdown in growth in China where incomes over the outlook period are projected to flatline driving down spending on foodstuffs

South Sudan suffering 'man-made' famine
Nearly 5 million people are facing starvation and famine the government says

UN FAO, New Zealand aid Cotabato drought-affected areas
Through a 3 million grant from the New Zealand government FAO is currently supporting the recovery of 10 475 farming and fishing households in the province of Cotabato

What did the UN do for PH? Disaster response, health programs, and more
The Philippines has been a beneficiary of different United Nations programs for many years especially after Super Typhoon Yolanda Haiyan

Use of data and technology to solve food security issues - experts
Experts say getting politicians to understand data and technology will help them implement evidence based policies that will benefit the people

'Ground-breaking' accord on illegal fishing enters force
The international treaty called the Port State Measures Agreement becomes legally binding in 29 countries

War-torn South Sudan starvation levels 'alarming' – UN
The UN Food and Agriculture Organization warns of acute malnutrition and the effects of record high food prices

40,000 starving to death as S.Sudan teeters on famine: UN
At least 40 000 people are starving to death in South Sudan war zones on the brink of famine the United Nations say in a plea to rival forces to let aid in

Farmers, fisherfolk: Portraits of resilience after Yolanda
Agriculture in the areas damaged by Yolanda are on the path to recovery by learning more advanced farming techniques

Dari COP 21 Paris akan diluncurkan inisiatif kurangi makanan sisa
Terdapat enam Inisiatif kerjasama bidang Pertanian dan Pangan yang disepakati oleh negara dan organisasi anggota LPAA Apa saja?

Simot plato: The poor waste no food
More than half of poor Filipino households among the country s poorest provinces say they do not waste food an August September 2015 World Food Programme survey reveals

When there's smoke, there's fire?

What causes food insecurity in the PH's poorest provinces?
Families in the Philippines poorest provinces cite inadequate income and lack of a job as reasons why they experience hunger

Programs for women have 'stronger' impact vs malnutrition
Programs that empower women especially those in the poorest sector can help end the persistent cycle of hunger and malnutrition says a Food and Agricultural Organization report

Ending hunger, ensuring nutrition by 2030
Ending hunger should include making sure that nutritional standards are met in each country in the world by 2030

$267B more needed each year to end hunger by 2030 – UN report
The amount each year – an average of 160 P7 419 a year per poor person – should be invested in social protection programs

Central Mindanao farmers catch planting season with UN FAO assistance
PRESS RELEASE: The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization supports farmers reeling from drought conflict and flooding in Maguindanao

10 good practices to address child labor in agriculture
A new guide released by the Food and Agriculture Organization aims to help in reducing the number of child workers all over the world

Pope Francis: Beyond reports, action vs hunger more important
Pope Francis urges countries to create a sense of global solidarity to ensure food security

FAO launches digital platform to help family farmers
The Food and Agricultural Organization launches a digital platform to bridge the gap between policymakers and family farmers

The future of food security
Without the price support for farmers local rice production will become less profitable and will result in the bankruptcy of farmers

Social protection programs vital to fight vs hunger
The 2015 State of Food Security in the World report reveals that social protection plays a big role in the developing world meeting its MDG hunger target

'Significant progress' in food security seen in PH – FAO report
Despite this progress the country still faces extreme challenges of malnutrition and hunger

Asia Pacific still home to most of world's undernourished – report
Despite halving the number of undernourished people the Asia Pacific still has 490 million people suffering from chronic hunger

8 guidelines to make small scale fishing more sustainable
A comprehensive human rights based approach will make municipal fishing a better contributor to food security and poverty eradication

Toward an effective ASEAN strategy against hunger
In ending hunger in the ASEAN region it is important to incorporate priorities in constructed strategies

Gov't and private sector meet to strengthen sustainable forestry practices in Asia
Announcement: The three day workshop seeks to strengthen policies and practice on sustainable management in Asia

How expiring fruits and veggies can help end hunger
How do you feed 9 billion people by 2050? Graduate students propose to extend the life of about to expire fruits and vegetables

How ASEAN is trying to end hunger and food insecurity
Cooperation and camaraderie need to be fostered among ASEAN member states to attain goals

Too little, too much: The problem with double burden malnutrition
Double burden malnutrition means most children s food intake is either continuously insufficient or in excess of dietary energy requirements

Pope Francis: Feed the hungry, save lives
Filipinos may learn a thing or two from the Holy Father about ending hunger in the country

Doomsday pope warns man's greed will destroy world
Take care of the earth so it does not respond with destruction warns Pope Francis

UN urges action to fix 'broken' world food system
Representatives from 190 countries gather 22 years after the first malnutrition meeting for a 3 day conference organized by the UN food agency FAO and WHO

UN global meet on malnutrition kicks off in Rome
Representatives from 190 countries are expected to attend the Second International Conference on Nutrition CIN2 boasting appearances from leaders including Pope Francis

INFOGRAPHIC: Why we celebrate World Food Day
Take a look at the world s hungry population Who are they?

Family farms crucial in fight to eradicate hunger: UN
Family farms produce about 80 of the world s food and are the custodians of about 75 of all agricultural resources in the world

Asia grapples with food safety as incomes rise
Changing consumption patterns driven by Asia s expanding middle class the globalization of the food chain and the transfer of new diseases from animals to humans have made it more complicated to combat the risks

Our right to food
Besides the lack of stronger policies another problem faced by the Philippines in fighting hunger is the lack of awareness about the right to food

How can LGUs help prevent hunger?
An early warning system for hunger and food insecurity helps local government units create timely interventions

Malnutrition kills over 3 million toddlers a year – UN
Malnutrition is responsible for about half of all child deaths under 5 years of age causing over three million deaths every year the Food and Agriculture Organization FAO says

Women, the sea, and food security
The fishing industry is primarily dominated by men; however without women the industry will have a difficult time

Why many of the hungry are women
Women account for around 60 of the world’s chronically hungry despite producing more than half of the world s food
PH food wastage: Think twice before wasting your meal
There is enough food in the world for everyone but one third of all food is wasted globally
How to fix malnutrition? Try community-based education
CI Manila shows that community based intervention programs that focus on education and changing behaviors can help address malnutrition
How climate change threatens our food security
As the world becomes warmer in the coming years Philippine agriculture will face greater challenges
PH losing trillions of pesos yearly due to malnutrition
The Philippines loses about P2 trillion a year as a result of lost productivity and health care costs caused by malnutrition
Farm-to-market roads: A farmer's journey
What role do Farm to Market Roads play in the livelihood and food security of farmers and their families?
PH agriculture: Why is it important?
Why is agriculture important for the future and food security of the Philippines?
How food insecurity threatens us
The Philippines has the highest prevalence of food inadequacy among Asia s tiger cub economies from 2005 to 2012 says the FAO