News and latest information from the Food and Agriculture Organization (
@FAO
) of the United Nations in Namibia. Follow our Director-General QU Dongyu,
@FAODG
.
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Discover how Namibia's commitment to sustainable small-scale fisheries shines in our latest publication. 🎣
This new case study by
@FAO
&
@MFMRNamibia
on Oshana region highlights the socio-economic impact of small-scale fishing.
Read it here👉
🌱I am life.
🌱I have been around for longer than you can imagine.
🌱I am home to millions.
🌱I cover much of the earth.
Your life relies on mine. I am worth protecting.
I am plants. 🌱🌱
#PlantHealthDay
Through the
#SWMProgramme
,
@FAO
& partners are supporting Community Conservancies in Botswana🇧🇼, Namibia🇳🇦, Zambia🇿🇲 & Zimbabwe🇿🇼.
📹 Learn how this
#EU
-funded project is safeguarding wildlife & enhancing livelihoods around the KAZA Transfrontier Conservation Area 👇🏼
#EuropeDay
#InCaseYouMissedIt
| The
@FAO
Flagship report on the impact of disasters on agriculture & food security 2023 is available.
This report brings the first ever global level estimation of the impact of disasters on agriculture.
📕
#DisasterRiskReduction
📢 | Get ready for
#WorldBeeDay
2024
This year's theme is "Bee Engaged with Youth" to encourage intergenerational knowledge exchange and inspire a new generation of environmental leaders.
#SaveTheBees
Harnessing solar power for boreholes brings sustainable water access to rural communities, transforming lives & agriculture by:
💧 Saving time & energy for farming & household chores
💧 Improving health & sanitation
💧 Boosting food security & livelihoods
#WaterAction
#SDG6
Upcoming Event📰
@FAO
working in collaboration
@SADC_News
will from 14 to 16 May 2024, host a Regional Workshop to review and validate the Roadmap to Leverage Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization for Climate Smart Agriculture in Southern Africa.
Next 30th May will be the first-ever
#InternationalDayOfPotato
!
Do you want to learn more about this staple food regularly consumed by over 1️⃣ billion people? 🥔
📗 Download
@fao
's new guide here 👉
Fuel your morning with eggs! 🥚🍳 Packed with protein, vitamins, and minerals, eggs are the perfect nutritious breakfast choice.
Start your day strong with a healthy
#EggBreakfast
!
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (
@FAONamibia
) reported today that the benchmark for world food commodity prices increased slightly in April.
This uptick was driven by rising meat prices and modest gains in vegetable oils and cereals, -
Join us at the
#STIForum
for a crucial
@FAO
side event on leveraging Science, Tech & Innovation for efficient, inclusive & sustainable agrifood systems to achieve
#SDG2
& a hunger-free world!
🌱 Register:
#AgInnovation
🌍
The
@FAO
Food Price Index averaged 119.1 points in April, up 0.3% from its revised March level, while down 9.6% from its year-earlier level.
Rising international quotations for meat, cereals and vegetable oils offset drops for dairy and sugar.
Amidst El Niño's impact on agriculture in Southern Africa,
@FAO
&
@MAWLR_Nam
are gearing up for Namibia's El Niño impact assessments.
Extension Officers are currently receiving training to assess the situation & support farmers.
More on El Niño impact 👉
UN warns of Namibian cereal production to dip due to El Niño
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations says Namibia's cereal production for 2024 is estimated to be significantly lower than last year due to the impacts of El Niño.
According to FAO…
#CommonOceans
program sheds light on the
#climatechange
impact on
#tuna
migration, with potential economic impacts for Pacific nations.
The program is leading efforts for sustainable tuna fishing, and a healthier tomorrow.
Learn more 👉
#WorldTunaDay
Hydroponic fodder production is vital during droughts, providing nutrient-rich feed for livestock.
In 2020-21,
@FAO
& partners trained farmers in this technique, helping communities in 🇳🇦 to sustainably feed their livestock despite drought challenges.
👉
90% of all people employed in
#fisheries
are small-scale.
Despite their contribution to
#foodsecurity
, their role is still insufficiently recognized.
On
#LabourDay
, let's reaffirm our commitment to uphold their rights, in line with the
#SSFGuidelines
👉