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Heat at the brink: UN warns global food systems face widening crisis
world1 month ago

Heat at the brink: UN warns global food systems face widening crisis

Extreme heat is increasingly pushing global food systems to the edge, according to a joint FAO–WMO report, with farmers in hot regions unable to work safely for up to about 250 days a year, livestock stressed, and yields of crops like maize and wheat falling as temperatures rise; ocean heatwaves are depleting oxygen and shrinking fish stocks, while forecasts and mobile alerts could help farmers prepare. The report warns that adaptation—ranging from worker protections and debt relief to more diverse, nature-friendly farming—must be scaled up now to prevent cascading price shocks and a deeper crisis, as temperatures above 30C begin to cut crop yields and heat stress starts around 25C for livestock.

via The Guardian|
#climate-change#fao#global-food-security
Hormuz disruption could spark global food shock, FAO warns
world1 month ago

Hormuz disruption could spark global food shock, FAO warns

The FAO warns that a prolonged blockage of the Strait of Hormuz could trigger a global food crisis as fertilisers and other key inputs from Gulf producers depend on sea transit through the chokepoint; currently high stocks keep prices from spiking, but a sustained disruption could raise fertiliser and energy costs, push up commodity prices, and hit poorer countries hardest, underscoring the urgency of a ceasefire and resumed shipping.

via Al Jazeera|
#fao#fertilisers#food-prices
Defining the Essentials of a Truly Healthy Diet
health1 year ago

Defining the Essentials of a Truly Healthy Diet

A joint statement by the WHO and FAO outlines key components of a healthy diet, emphasizing whole foods, fruits, vegetables, and unsaturated fats while advising against red meat and ultra-processed foods. Carbohydrates should make up 45-75% of daily calories, with a focus on complex carbs from whole grains and legumes. Fats should account for 15-30% of calories, primarily from unsaturated sources like nuts and fish. Proteins should constitute 10-15% of daily intake, with a preference for plant-based sources. Sodium and sugar intake should be limited to reduce health risks.

via Medical News Today|
#fao#health#healthy-diet
"Food's First Net Zero Plan Urges Rich World to Reduce Meat Consumption"
climate-change2 years ago

"Food's First Net Zero Plan Urges Rich World to Reduce Meat Consumption"

The United Nations' Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO) is set to release the first comprehensive plan to align the global agrifood industry with the Paris climate agreement. The plan, expected to be published during the COP28 summit, will urge developed nations to reduce their meat consumption while encouraging developing countries to improve their livestock farming practices. Food systems contribute to about one-third of global greenhouse gas emissions, with livestock farming being a major source of methane, deforestation, and biodiversity loss. The FAO's plan, although non-binding, aims to inform policy and investment decisions and accelerate the food industry's climate transition. The guidance on meat consumption is intended to send a clear message to governments, even though politicians in wealthier nations tend to avoid policies that influence consumer behavior. The FAO's plan will also address issues such as weather adaptation, food waste, and fertilizer use, and will be rolled out in three parts over the next few years.

via Yahoo Finance|
#climate-change#fao#food-systems
FAO reports 12th consecutive monthly decline in global food prices.
business3 years ago

FAO reports 12th consecutive monthly decline in global food prices.

The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization's world price index fell for the 12th consecutive month in March, down 20.5% from a record high hit one year ago. The decline in the index reflected lower prices for cereals, vegetable oils, and dairy products, which offset rises in sugar and meat prices. The FAO raised its forecast for world wheat production in 2023, now pegged at 786 million tonnes, while the forecast for world cereal production in 2022 was just 1.2% down from the previous year.

via Reuters|
#business#cereals#fao