FAO
Americanabbreviation
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Food and Agriculture Organization (of the United Nations)
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for the attention of
Example Sentences
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“Climate shocks, geopolitical tensions and disrupted trade logistics are converging to tighten supply expectations,” FAO Chief Economist Maximo Torero said on Friday.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
Robert Brusca, president of FAO Economics, said the source of the funds was a distinction without a difference.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 24, 2026
Moreover, the weather system could hit global cereal production, the FAO said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026
FAO has declared 2026 the International Year of the Woman Farmer, with the agency highlighting how "unrecognised" their vital role is in supporting food security.
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
Elevated lead levels were the primary driver, and cadmium concentrations in bananas also surpassed FAO recommendations.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 17, 2026
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