Good nutrition and access to an adequate diet and health are essential for child growth and development, body maintenance and protection from both infectious and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in adult life. Adequate nutrition and a healthy productive population are increasingly recognized not only as resulting from but also as an important prerequisite for poverty reduction and economic and …
It is therefore necessary and timely that the 2020 edition of The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture is devoted to the topic of Sustainability in Action. The fisheries and aquaculture sector has much to contribute to securing all the SDGs, but is at the core of SDG 14 – Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development. As custodian of four o…
With so much emphasis today on eating natural, organic foods – not to mention the rising costs associated with buying them, many people are considering growing their own vegetables in a home garden. It’s very easy to grow your own vegetables, and at harvest time, vegetable gardening is a very rewarding pastime. All your garden really needs is sunshine (6–8 hours of sun each day, in the su…
This e-book contains statistical bulletin of Citrus Fruit in 2020.
Food safety regulatory authorities are tasked with safeguarding consumers’ interests by ensuring the food they eat meets relevant food safety standards. Sound food safety policies and risk management decisions are required to ensure food safety issues of highest concern are identified, and the appropriate control measures are implemented. Countries face multiple and varied food safety risks a…