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FAO: Global production of major agricultural food commodities could reach new records
The latest assessment of global agricultural commodity markets by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is relatively optimistic, with production expected to increase for all major...
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Revitalizing rural areas with the help of young people
Young women and men in rural areas play an important role in supporting economic growth and development and securing the future of agriculture and rural communities. However, many economic, social...
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FAO food price index fell in May
The benchmark global food price index fell in May from the previous month due to lower prices for cereals, vegetable oils and sugar, according to data posted on the website...
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AM: strategic goal for Hungary to become self-sufficient in potato production
The Ministry of Agriculture (AM) considers it of utmost importance to strengthen domestic potato production, support farmers and achieve self-sufficiency – said Imre Hubai, the ministry’s state secretary responsible for...
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Strategic goal is for Hungary to become self-sufficient in potato production
The Ministry of Agriculture (MA) considers strengthening domestic potato production, supporting farmers and achieving self-sufficiency to be of utmost importance, said Imre Hubai, the ministry’s state secretary responsible for agriculture,...
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Strategic goal for our country to become self-sufficient in potato production
The Ministry of Agriculture considers it particularly important to strengthen domestic potato production, support farmers and achieve self-sufficiency – said Imre Hubai, State Secretary for Agriculture, at the “All About...
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Higher coffee bean prices than ever because of the bad weather
World coffee prices hit a multiyear high in 2024, after exceeding the previous year’s average by 38.8%, mainly due to adverse weather in major producing countries, informed the UN Food...
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The FAO European Foot-and-Mouth Disease Committee held its plenary session in early May
The FAO Foot-and-Mouth Disease Committee (EuFMD) reviewed and assessed the European situation of the disease at its plenary session in early May. At the meeting, Dr. Szabolcs Pásztor, Chief Veterinary...
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FAO’s Food and Agriculture Strategy Meeting to be held in Budapest
The two-day informal consultation organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) began today, once again in Budapest. The meeting aims to develop FAO’s priorities for...
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AM: FAO also plays a huge role in overcoming crises affecting the region
International organizations have a major role to play in overcoming the economic crises affecting Europe and Central Asia and in mitigating the severe effects of climate change. Cooperation is more...
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Informal consultation of FAO European and Central Asian member countries in Hungary
International organizations have a major role to play in overcoming the economic crises affecting Europe and Central Asia and in mitigating the severe impacts of climate change. Our cooperation is...
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FAO food price index increased in April
The global food commodity price index rose in April, driven by increases in the prices of major cereals, meat and dairy products, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said...
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FAO: Global food prices rose minimally in March
Global food prices were little changed in March, with only a slight increase, according to data published on the website of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations...
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Prices of both light and heavy lambs have also increased
According to the short-term forecast of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), global sheepmeat production was 17 million tonnes in 2024, unchanged from the previous year....
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Hungary and FAO put cooperation on a new footing
Maurizio Martina, deputy director-general of FAO and deputy state secretary Oszkár Ökrös have discussed the establishment of new foundations for and the further strengthening of the nearly twenty years of...
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Coffee bean prices hit all-time highs due to adverse weather
The world coffee market price hit a multi-year high in 2024, after exceeding the previous year’s average by 38.8%, mainly due to adverse weather in major producing countries, the Food...
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FAO food price index rose in February
The global food commodity index rose in February, driven by higher prices for sugar, dairy products and vegetable oils, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) said....
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UN Statistical Commission adopts new global indicator to measure diverse diets
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have jointly developed a new Sustainable Development Goal indicator measuring minimum dietary diversity...
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Useful information and content about foot and mouth disease – in brief
Foot-and-mouth disease, which has already appeared in Hungary, is a highly contagious viral disease that affects even-toed ungulates (such as cattle, pigs, sheep, goats and some game). Although it does...
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World index of food commodities: a small drop in January
The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has reported that the world market index for food commodities was down in January, averaging 124.9 points over the month and dropping 1.6%...
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Hungary and FAO are putting their cooperation on new foundations
FAO Deputy Director-General Maurizio Martina and Undersecretary of State Oszkár Ökrös discussed the establishment of a new foundation and further strengthening of the nearly twenty years of fruitful joint work...
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FAO: World food commodity market index decreased in January
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) reported on Friday that the world food commodity price index fell in January, averaging 124.9 points during the month, 1.6%...
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FAO’s global food price index fell in December
The global food commodity price index fell in December, driven by lower international sugar prices, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) said today. The FAO food...
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The situation of lentil production in Hungary: challenges and opportunities
In recent years, lentil production has shown a significant decline globally, and in Hungary, production is only carried out on a negligible area. The domestic market’s import dependence is being...
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FAO: Global food prices rose to more than a year-and-a-half high in November
Global food prices rose to their highest level since April 2023 in November, according to data published on the website of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations...
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FAO global food price index spikes
The global index of food commodities jumped to its highest level in 18 months, following a surge in vegetable oil prices, reported the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United...
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Cocoa, coffee and tea prices raise global food import bill for richer countries
The global food import bill is expected to increase by 2.2% year-on-year to more than $2 trillion in 2024, driven by higher prices for cocoa, coffee and tea, and higher...
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The FAO global food price index has risen
The global index of food raw materials jumped to its highest value in the last 18 months, after the price of vegetable oils rose significantly, the Food and Agriculture Organization...
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World market outlook: grain market forecast 2024 October
Based on the latest October forecast of the FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization), global grain production in 2024 rose to 2,853 million tons. The reason behind the increase is the...
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World Food Day offers an opportunity to rethink our everyday choices
Food is the most basic human need right after air and water. The right to food is also recognized by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, as access to varied,...
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