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NewsletterNewsletterRice Market Monitor - March 2004 2004FAO first forecast of global paddy production in 2004 has been set at 613 million tonnes, 22 million larger than last season, and the highest level on record. The figure is highly tentative, since countries in the Northern Hemisphere still have to plant their main crops. So far, the outlook for the Southern Hemisphere countries, where harvesting is underway, is generally positive.
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NewsletterNewsletterRice Market Monitor - January 2004 2004As the 2003 rice season is coming to an end, production estimates have become of greater certainty. The latest figures point to a 3 percent increase in global paddy production to 591 million tonnes in 2003 as a favourable monsoon should make output rebound in Asia. The recovery is mainly on account of India, which was affected by unfavourable weather in the preceding season. Increases are also anticipated in Bangladesh, Cambodia, Myanmar, Pakistan, the Philippines and Thailand. By contra st, output tended to stagnate in Indonesia and Vietnam and to fall in China, Japan and the Republic of Korea.
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NewsletterNewsletterRice Market Monitor - December 2004 2004FAO forecast of global paddy production in 2004 has been raised by 3 million tonnes to 611 million tonnes, following improved expectations for China, Indonesia, the Philippines, the United States and Viet Nam, which more than compensated a downgrading of production in Cambodia, Japan, Peru and Thailand. The season outlook also deteriorated in Africa, where crops have been impaired by irregular precipitation and by a locust infestation.
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Book (stand-alone)General interest bookSoil pollution: a hidden reality 2018This document presents key messages and the state-of-the-art of soil pollution, its implications on food safety and human health. It aims to set the basis for further discussion during the forthcoming Global Symposium on Soil Pollution (GSOP18), to be held at FAO HQ from May 2nd to 4th 2018. The publication has been reviewed by the Intergovernmental Technical Panel on Soil (ITPS) and contributing authors. It addresses scientific evidences on soil pollution and highlights the need to assess the extent of soil pollution globally in order to achieve food safety and sustainable development. This is linked to FAO’s strategic objectives, especially SO1, SO2, SO4 and SO5 because of the crucial role of soils to ensure effective nutrient cycling to produce nutritious and safe food, reduce atmospheric CO2 and N2O concentrations and thus mitigate climate change, develop sustainable soil management practices that enhance agricultural resilience to extreme climate events by reducing soil degradation processes. This document will be a reference material for those interested in learning more about sources and effects of soil pollution.
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Book (stand-alone)High-profileStatus of the World's Soil Resources: Main Report 2015
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No results found.The SWSR is a reference document on the status of global soil resources that provides regional assessments of soil change. The information is based on peer-reviewed scientific literature, complemented with expert knowledge and project outputs. It provides a description and a ranking of ten major soil threats that endanger ecosystem functions, goods and services globally and in each region separately. Additionally, it describes direct and indirect pressures on soils and ways and means to combat s oil degradation. The report contains a Synthesis report for policy makers that summarizes its findings, conclusions and recommendations.The full report has been divided into sections and individual chapters for ease of downloading:
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DocumentOther documentInformation Note - The importance of Ukraine and the Russian Federation for global agricultural markets and the risks associated with the war in Ukraine
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No results found.The Russian Federation and Ukraine are among the most important producers of agricultural commodities in the world. Both countries are leading suppliers of agricultural products to global markets, where exportable supplies are often concentrated in a handful of countries. The Russian Federation is also a leading producer and exporter of fuels and fertilizers. The war in Ukraine is resulting in growing global market tightness, lifting prices for food, fertilizers and fuels to new highs. This report reviews the main market risks associated with the conflict, assesses the impacts on global food supplies and food security and puts forward policy recommendations and proposals to deal with the situation.