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New York, July 16 (JEN) A new United Nations survey has found that over 10 million Yemenis – more than 40 per cent of the population – do not know where their next meal will come from. more
New fish drying method in Burundi improves lives for local communities: UN

New York, July 10 (JEN) It was a simple adjustment – drying fish on raised racks instead of the sand – but the United Nations food agency project in Burundi has cut fish waste ...

UN relief officials issue urgent appeal as food shortages hit 800,000 refugees in Africa

New York, July 2 (JEN): The heads of two United Nations humanitarian agencies on Tuesday issued an urgent appeal as food shortages hit nearly 800,000 refugees in Africa, threatening to wors ...

Ban seeks end to hunger at food committee meet

New York, May 8 (JEN): Having just met with displaced, war-weary South Sudanese sheltering in United Nations compounds, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday urged immed ...

UN honours traditional farming sites in China, Iran, Korea

New York, May 2 (JEN): The birthplace of jasmine tea and a nearly 3,000 year old irrigation system are among the traditional farming sites designated “globally important” land us ...

Smaller farmers gain greater hold in banana market: UN

New York, Apr 25 (JEN): Banana markets are becoming more fragmented creating opportunities for new companies and smaller producers, the United Nations agricultural agency on Thursday reporte ...

Sudan: UN urges support to prevent further food crisis

New York, Apr 11 (JEN): The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on Thursday called for urgent support for farmers and herders in Sudan in order to help prevent a further w ...

UN assists Syrians amidst fears of drought impact

New York, Apr 9 (JEN): While noting that the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) provided assistance to a record 4 million Syrians in March, a new report out on Tuesday highlights that ...

UN concerned over nutritional deficits in some countries

New York, Apr 2 (JEN): The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) paints a picture of persistent nutrition problems due to vitamin and mineral deficiencies, and stunted growt ...

Africa: UN urges concrete measures to end hunger

New York, Mar 25 (JEN): The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) warned on Monday that despite notable recent economic progress, Africa remains the world’s most foo ...