David Beasley: Meet the man behind Nobel Peace Prize 2020 winner WFP
This year’s Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to the UN agency World Food Programme (WFP) for its efforts to address…
“Make sure the current health crisis doesn’t turn into food crisis”, says Philippines Vice President
Urging the government to invest more in agriculture, Philippines’ Vice President Leni Robredo said the country’s policymakers should make sure…
UK: Neil Hornby appointed as new Chief Executive of CEFAS
Neil Hornby has been appointed as the new chief executive of CEFAS (Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science), the…
Shakuntala Thilsted named Vice-chair of UN Food Systems Summit’s Equitable Livelihoods Action Track
Shakuntala Thilsted, WorldFish’s research program leader for Value Chains and Nutrition, has been named Vice-chair of the UN Food Systems…
Future of US agriculture dependent on research, innovation and collaboration: USDA Secretary
The future of US agriculture is reliant upon research, innovation and collaboration, as well as development of foods designed to improve…
US Secretary of Agriculture visits Iowa; reminds producers about disaster assistance programs
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue visited Iowa and designated 18 Iowa counties as primary natural disaster areas, enabling producers who…
Charlie McConalogue is Ireland’s new Agriculture Minister
Charlie McConalogue has been appointed as Ireland’s new Agriculture Minister to replace Dara Calleary who had to resign after attending…
Irish Agri Minister Dara Calleary resigns over breach of COVID-19 regulations
Irish Agriculture Minister Dara Calleary has resigned after attending a golf dinner with more than 80 people. He had been…
COVID-19 pandemic has reminded the world of the importance of food, says Turkish Agri Minister
Several initiatives provided to Turkey’s farming sector over the last 18 years have paid off, Agriculture and Forestry Minister Bekir…
Combating Global Warming: UN Secretary-General António Guterres invites young climate activists to meet
UN Secretary-General António Guterres said he will start meeting regularly with young climate activists, saying participation by youth on the…
