logo
Questions? +1 (202) 335-3939 Login
Set Up FREE Account Submit Release
Trusted News Since 1995
A service for agriculture industry professionals · Sunday, April 5, 2020 · 513,840,567 Articles · 3+ Million Readers
Home  •••  Topics  •  Countries  •  U.S. States  •  World Media Directory  •  Events
Agriculture News  •••  Topics  •  Countries  •  U.S. States  •  Events

UN & Food Crisis News Monitoring

  • Published on Apr 2, 2020

    World may face food crisis due to coronavirus outbreak, warn UN, WTO

    The world may face extreme food shortage if the authorities fail to diligently manage the coronavirus outbreak, the head of three global leaders, including the World Trade Organization, World Health Organization, and the United Nations, cautioned, as per …

    Source: The Hindu Business Line
  • Published on Apr 2, 2020

    UN, WHO, WTO alert to looming global food crisis amid COVID-19

    The United Nations (UN), World Health Organisation (WHO) and World Trade Organisation (WTO) yesterday alerted of global food shortage if the coronavirus pandemic is not properly managed. A joint statement issued by Head of UN’s Food and Agriculture …

    Source: The Guardian Nigeria
  • Published on Apr 1, 2020

    World could face food crisis in wake of coronavirus: UN, WTO

    The heads of three global agencies warned Wednesday of a potential worldwide food shortage if authorities fail to manage the ongoing coronavirus crisis properly. Many governments around the world have put their populations on lockdown to slow the spread of …

    Source: Phys.org
  • Published on Apr 1, 2020

    World faces food crisis in wake of coronavirus: UN, WTO

    Paris: The heads of three global agencies warned Wednesday of the risk of a worldwide "food shortage" if authorities fail to manage the ongoing coronavirus crisis properly. Many governments around the world have put their populations on lockdown …

    Source: The Economic Times
  • Published on Apr 2, 2020

    Coronavirus to plunge 8 million into poverty in Arab world: UN

    SHARJAH: An elderly man wearing a protective mask lifts his hands in prayer outside a mosque which has been closed to worshipers amid the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, in Sharjah, in the United Arab Emirates. – AFP BEIRUT: The coronavirus pandemic will …

    Source: Kuwait Times
  • Published on Mar 30, 2020

    ‘Over 7m Nigerians face food crisis from June-August 

    Over seven million people are expected to be in food crisis between June and August, the March 2020 Cadre Harmonisѐ (CH) Analysis Outcome for 16 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT, on the projected food insecurity situation, has …

    Source: The Guardian Nigeria
  • Published on Mar 30, 2020

    A food crisis looms as coronavirus forces farms to stay idle and countries hoard supplies

    Agricultural laborers spray against insects and weeds inside the orchards of a fruit farm in Mesa, California. In this time of the Covid-19 Coronavirus pandemic, agricultural workers have become essential workers in the race to maintain Americas food …

    Source: Investing.com
  • Published on Apr 4, 2020

    Coronavirus upends global food supply chains in latest economic shock

    SATARA, India, SINGAPORE, LONDON (Reuters) - In the fertile Satara district in western India, farmers are putting their cattle on an unorthodox diet: Some feed iceberg lettuce to buffalo. Others feed strawberries to cows. FILE PHOTO: A farmer feeds iceberg …

    Source: Reuters
  • Published on Apr 3, 2020

    Ensuring food security in the era of Covid-19

    Covid-19 has been slowly creeping into our communities. As we seek to ensure our families’ health and safety, to many people, food has never seemed so important, both as a source of nutrition and, for many, of comfort. The question is whether, as economic …

    Source: Eco-Business
  • Published on Mar 27, 2020

    UN warns of global food shortage caused by coronavirus measures: report

    The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization warned of global food shortages caused by measures to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus. “The worst that can happen is that governments restrict the flow of food,” Maximo Torero, chief economist …

    Source: Hill
  • Published on Apr 3, 2020

    EXPLAINER-How the coronavirus crisis is affecting food supply

    SINGAPORE (Reuters) - The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted global food supplies and is causing labour shortages in agriculture worldwide. FILE PHOTO: A view shows ears of wheat in a field owned by the "Siberia" farming company during sunset …

    Source: Reuters
  • Published on Mar 26, 2020

    Coronavirus measures could cause global food shortage, UN warns

    Protectionist measures by national governments during the coronavirus crisis could provoke food shortages around the world, the UN’s food body has warned. Harvests have been good and the outlook for staple crops is promising, but a shortage of field …

    Source: The Guardian
  • Published on Mar 25, 2020

    World: Christian Aid welcomes UN Secretary General’s call for global ceasefire as COVID-19 pandemic hits developing ...

    The international aid organisation today praised the United Nations for its call for a global ceasefire as COVID-19 continues to ravage the globe. This comes as UN OCHA and WHO are set to launch their COVID-19 Global Humanitarian Response Plan this …

    Source: Relief Web
  • Published on Apr 2, 2020

    Coronavirus and aid: What we’re watching, 2-8 April

    Key developments: Burundi: Aid access blocked at ‘unsanitary’ quarantine spots Niger: Border closures leave migrants stranded Nigeria: Safer crowd control slows food distributions Pakistan: Government eases NGO restrictions Afghanistan: Citizens stranded, …

    Source: IRIN
  • Published on Mar 13, 2020

    Over 7 million people face food crisis in Nigeria – report

    By ANA reporter 33m ago Share this article: ShareTweetShareShareShareEmail PRETORIA - More than seven million people in Nigeria face a food crisis between June and August, daily newspaper The Nation reported. It cited the latest report from Cadre Harmonisé …

    Source: News
  • Published on Mar 11, 2020

    Lesotho’s food crisis to continue even harvests: report

    Staff Reporter LESOTHO is unlikely to achieve good harvests this year due to the late start of the farming season last October and the reduced acreage of crops planted. As a result, most people will still require food assistance to avoid starvation, the …

    Source: Lesotho Times
  • Published on Mar 11, 2020

    Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) leases aircraft and procures equipment to boost desert ...

    Download logo With funding support from the United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund (UN CERF) the United Kingdom's Department for International Development (UK DFID), MasterCard, the European Commission’s Directorate General International …

    Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Aviation & Aerospace Industry ...
  • Published on Apr 2, 2020

    Global coronavirus cases surpass 900,000: Live updates

    The coronavirus death toll in the UK rose by 563 in 24 hours, according to the health ministy, a record jump that brought the number of patients who died in hospital to 2,352. The announcement on Wednesday came as Spain recorded its highest daily death …

    Source: Al Jazeera
  • Published on Mar 9, 2020

    Zimbabwe’s deepening food crisis leaves millions seeking aid

    Zimbabwe’s worst food crisis in living memory has deepened significantly in recent months despite an influx of international aid and government efforts to tackle local grain shortfalls brought on by drought. Last year the Zanu-PF-led government and aid …

    Source: Irish Times
Got News to Share? Send 2 FREE Releases ↓
Advertise Here ↓

Featured Releases

Got News to Share? · Submit · See All
Explore the World Media Directory ↓
Media Directory
Got news to share? Submit it now.
Load more agriculture news or search news using your own keywords. There are 513,840,567 articles in our news database.

Online News Monitoring Made Simple

Established in 1995, EIN Newsdesk helps millions of users track breaking news across thousands of trusted websites. Users may set up custom email newsletters and RSS feeds or search among thousands of preset news sections. As a member, you may also submit your own news using the EIN Presswire distribution service. Membership is free and we do not sell or lease any information about you. Press release distribution, dedicated APIs, and custom services generate the revenue that allow us to offer you free basic access.

News by Country & by Industry

Worldwide News Coverage

Track news across more than 5,000 sources by country or industry or search our real-time news index.

Agriculture News by Country >
Agriculture News by U.S. State >
Agriculture News Topics >
Online News Publications >
World News Report >

News Alerts & News Feeds

Custom News Monitoring

News page results can be outputted as RSS or received daily by email. You may also use our NewsPlugin for WordPress.

Create Email Newsletter >
Create RSS Feed >
NewsPlugin for WordPress >

Submit News

PR Distribution Service

Our EIN Presswire's distribution footprint reaches millions. You can upload news which is re-published through EIN Newsdesk, fed into Twitter and Facebook, and onto partner sites, Google News, Bing News, etc.

EIN Presswire >
Events >

World Media Directory

News Media Guide

This is a listing of the world’s TV stations, radio stations, newspapers, and blogs. Last update: 03/15/2020

World Media Directory >

Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry Press Releases

Got News to Share? · Submit · See All
Got news to share? Submit it now.

Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Events

See All

Austin Vet

Date: 20-Apr-20 to 21-Apr-20
Location: Austin / United States
Austin Vet touches on essential topics selected by the veterinarians behind Clinician's Brief. With 50+ hours of content, you choose the path that suits your needs and interests best. In between sessions, meet with 160+ leading companies in the veterinary industry to discover cutting-edge technologies to help grow your practice and increase your revenue—all while being away from the office for just 2 days. Why choose Austin Vet? 1. Use the event as an opportunity for growth: personal and professional. During morning coffee/tea and lunch breaks, take the opportunity to review your notes from the sessions. Getting stuck on something in particular? Look to your left or right, there is a peer who can help. 2. Meet and learn from leading minds in the industry. Austin Vet speakers are ...

Agritech Africa

Date: 17-Jun-20 to 19-Jun-20
Location: Cape Town / South Africa
Agritech Exhibition and Conference is one of the most important exhibitions in the field of Agriculture, with past events hosting tens of thousands of visitors from around the world. Our efforts to keep you at the forefront of agriculture and water technology innovation and thought leadership have seen us hold events in India, Israel, Italy, and Latin America. In 2020 there is only one place that can keep us at the cutting edge – the country at the heart of the African renaissance, South Africa. We are excited to announce that Agritech Africa in 2020, will be held at the CTICC, giving our community a unique opportunity for growth, partnership, and knowledge sharing. The resurgence of the African continent has agriculture at its heart, and crop and food management is an essential part of ...

Washington DC Vet 2020

Date: 19-Jun-20 to 20-Jun-20
Location: United States
What is Washington DC Vet? Washington DC Vet is a veterinary conference in which you can gather actionable takeaways, resource materials, and discover clinical and business strategies to share with the team. Engage in 50+ hours of content curated by the practicing veterinarians behind Clinician’s Brief. Choose the content that best suits your needs and interests to design your own educational path. During seminar breaks, peruse the expo floor to meet & greet 160+ exhibitors, there to put you in front of products that can help improve your practice and increase efficiency. Discover new products and technologies that will wow your colleagues back home. Where is Washington DC Vet? This event takes place at the Gaylord National Resort in Washington DC. After event hours, you can immerse ...
Become a Member - Join Today!
Join thousands of professionals. Stay current. Stay competitive.
  • Track news from thousands of sources
  • Submit news sources for inclusion in our news tracking algorithm
  • Build your own customized email newsletters
  • Use of our RSS Feeds
  • Includes a complimentary EIN Presswire account plus 1-free release
  • Uncluttered & advertising free news pages

Agriculture Industry Today by EIN Newsdesk & EIN Presswire (a press release distribution service)

Follow us on Facebook & Twitter and connect with us on LinkedIn

IPD Group, Inc., 1025 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20036 · Contact · About

© 1995-2020 IPD Group, Inc., a publisher of EIN News · All Rights Reserved · Privacy Policy · User Agreement

Welcome to EIN Newsdesk

Millions of professionals find us an indispensable source for
breaking news. Basic accounts are FREE.

Welcome to EIN Newsdesk Welcome to EIN Newsdesk

Sources

We scan thousands of news sites, so you don't have to, saving
you time and money.

Sources Sources

Topics

We are similar to Google News but focus on news tracking by country,
industry and topic, so you don't miss any important news
that affects your company, organization or interest.

Topics Topics

Custom News

Any news page or search results can be turned into an email news alert
or live RSS feed. You can share relevant news on your website,
intranet, workgroup or mobile device.

Custom News Custom News

News Alert Maker

It's a one-stop destination for all your alerts and feeds.
Manage your media monitoring in one secure location.

News Alert Maker News Alert Maker

Relevant. Time-Saving. Free.

And so easy to use. Check out our short video and
check in with us to start right now.

Easy As 1-2-3

Get Started

Join millions of professionals in business, industry, and government who
have relied on EIN News since 1995.