Displaying items by tag: United Nations

Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) says the Government needs to argue for an agreement that would see emissions managed based on the warming impact of greenhouse gases at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference later this year.

Published in General News

A new report from the United Nations has highlighted how a lack of effective refrigeration has resulted in the loss of 526 million tonnes of food production, or 12% of the global total.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 11 August 2020 08:28

Big beef with UN

A newly formed beef industry group is condemning a United Nations campaign about the impact of the meat industry on the environment.

Published in General News
Friday, 31 July 2020 10:00

UN removes anti-meat tweet 

The United Nations has removed a tweet following a global backlash from farmers.

Published in World News

The United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is urging leaders from G20 countries to take measures to keep global food systems working well.

Published in World News
Tuesday, 09 July 2019 09:39

Food supply okay, trade vital

Global demand for agricultural products is projected to grow by 15% over the coming decade, while agricultural productivity growth is expected to increase slightly faster.

Published in General News

‘The right to food’ was the focus of a special report to the United Nations general assembly at the beginning of the year.

Published in Opinion
Thursday, 13 October 2016 13:25

Food, ag needs to change: World Food Day

Agcarm supports the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in recognising World Food Day on October 16.

Published in General News
Saturday, 05 September 2015 10:00

Future agri leaders finalise UN declaration

Young agriculture leaders from across the world have created a global call for action to help solve the pressing issues facing agriculture and food security.

Published in World News
Wednesday, 03 December 2014 00:00

Co-ops – NZ’s true shared ownership model

NEW ZEALAND should play to its strengths as the world’s most co-operative economy and consider the co-operative approach to running services in the community and state sectors.

Published in Opinion
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