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

Global food prices edged lower in June as cereals, sugar and dairy products became less expensive, though an intense El Nino added uncertainty to production outlooks, the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026

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

His comments echo warnings from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, which said last month an impending systemic agrifood shock could trigger a severe global food price crisis.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 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

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