FAO: Agriculture on the proving grounds Damage and loss
Available data shows us that an increased occurrence and intensity of disasters is the new normal.
Within the first few months of 2020, huge swarms of desert locusts began ravaging countries across the Greater Horn of Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, and Southwest Asia – just one more hit to farmers already impacted by floods, cyclones, hailstorms, animal diseases, droughts, and other shocks.
By its end, the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season produced 30 named systems, far surpassing the usual 12-storm annual average.
Meanwhile, the COVID-19 pandemic has been devastating lives, livelihoods, and economies the world over.
Agriculture and the billions of farmers who keep the rest of us fed bear the brunt of such shocks – more than any other productive sector. Disasters take lives, but also devastate rural livelihoods, destroy food, and drive up hunger.
Related news
Cocoa, coffee and tea prices raise global food import bill for richer countries
The global food import bill is expected to increase by…
Read more >The FAO global food price index has risen
The global index of food raw materials jumped to its…
Read more >World market outlook: grain market forecast 2024 October
Based on the latest October forecast of the FAO (Food…
Read more >Related news
Why are parcel locker providers getting stuck? This data points to the reasons
Parcel terminals are becoming increasingly popular: this year, nearly three-quarters…
Read more >Sustainability and health: the rise of plant-based dairy products in Hungary
In recent years, plant-based dairy alternatives have gained significant popularity…
Read more >Milk and dairy products are becoming more expensive: what is behind the price increase?
The price of milk and dairy products has increased significantly…
Read more >