"Food and Farm Facts provides the opportunity to share the story of agriculture - how and why farmers and ranchers do what they do to produce food, fiber and renewable fuel. I hope it also puts into perspective
(Codex Alimentarius). These facts, coupled with the interdisciplinary nature of FAO's work covering a wide range of policy and technical matters related to agricultural (including animal production and health) and fishery production ensure that quality and safety are considered throughout the food ...
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This is the bottom of the Food Waste Hierarchy — and the last, final resort to the waste that we produce. Avoiding this tier starts with each and every one of us, by preventing waste at the top of the tier — right where it’s sourced and where we can make different decisions about...
We collected data from two Asian python farms within the natural range of the model species used in this study: one in Uttaradit Province, central Thailand (17° 38′ N, 100° 07′ E) and the other in Ho Chi Minh City, in southern Vietnam (10°58'N, 106°30'E). The farm in ...
We partnered with The Nature Conservancy to protect natural resources like wildlife habitat and groundwater to help farms become more resilient. Continue reading > Our Home Farm Learn about this unique place that continues to propel the organic and regenerative agriculture movements. ...
1 A Fair Farm Bill For All 2 Big Ag, Big Oil, and the California Water Crisis 3 Fighting for the HumanRight to Water in Tombstone Territory, California6Food & Water Watch • Food & Water ActionYour Achievements for Our Planet FISCAL YEAR 2023 ANNUAL REPORT YOU’VE CHANGED THE WORLD ...
Growing up on a midwestern farm, I knew that nuts and seeds could be tasty little morsels, but they weren’t very available. Tiny expensive packets on the store shelves were the norm, likely stale when opened. Recipes incorporating nuts and seeds were usually reserved for sweet baked goods,...
Unfortunately, this is not true. Farm eggs and store-bought eggs differ significantly in nutritional content. As you have probably already guessed, the farm eggs win this contest hands-down. Why? It is mainly due to the diet of the hens that produce the eggs. ...
When including a full “farm to fork” (lifecycle) analysis that accounts for agriculture, food processing, distribution, and consumption, food production is responsible for about 30% of global energy consumption [4]. Furthermore, the food system is the largest user of land on the planet, ...