Food and Agriculture Organization

American  

noun

1. the agency of the United Nations that institutes and administers programs, especially in underdeveloped countries, for improving farming methods and increasing food production. FAO

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Food and Agriculture Organization

A 2024 report by the United Nations Environment Programme and the Food and Agriculture Organization warned that rising nitrous oxide emissions linked to fertiliser use are threatening climate goals.

From Barron's ● Jun. 16, 2026

Agency for International Development, which includes U.S.-funded animal disease monitoring projects operated by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, Argi-Pulse Communications reported.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 6, 2026

World food prices were broadly stable in May, with increases in cereal and sugar offset by declines in vegetable oils and dairy products, the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026

The UN's Food and Agriculture Organization warns that this shift is increasing costs and reducing nutritional quality, particularly in outer island communities where fish has traditionally been the main source of protein.

From BBC ● Apr. 26, 2026

In 2020, more than 800 million tons of fertilizer were manufactured worldwide, according to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 24, 2025