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FAO

American  
FAO British  

abbreviation

  1. Food and Agriculture Organization (of the United Nations)

  2. for the attention of

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Cereal prices rose 2.6% last month, with wheat climbing on concerns over shrinking harvests and higher fuel and fertilizer costs, the FAO said Friday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

The FAO forecasts global fertiliser prices could average 15–20 percent higher in the first half 2026.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Elevated lead levels were the primary driver, and cadmium concentrations in bananas also surpassed FAO recommendations.

From Science Daily • Feb. 17, 2026

At the Lego Store near FAO Schwarz’s spot in Midtown Manhattan, customers make custom toys.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 21, 2025

Its sandy soils have a low capacity for retaining water and a poor level of organic matter, as does the rest of the Congo River basin, according to the FAO.

From Barron's • Nov. 26, 2025

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