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Caribbean lags: 45% of SDG targets regressing
the Caribbean has the lowest share of targets on track for fulfillment (13%), compared to 19% in South America and 18% in Central America and Mexico. Some 45% of Caribbean targets show stagnation or regression — the highest share among the three su...
LAC on track to meet only 19% of SDG targets
the region is on track to meet only 19% of the 2030 Agenda targets at the current pace — down from 23% estimated the previous year. Some 42% of targets are advancing in the right direction but too slowly, while 39% are stagnant or regressing compar...
FAO: 40-day conflict may cut fertilizer applicatio
FAO's Maximo Torero warns that high fertilizer costs and prolonged conflict may force farmers to cut inputs and plantings. A 20% reduction in fertilizers could slash yields by 25%, as costs now consume half of smallholder budgets.
FAO: Vegetable oil up 5.1%, sugar up 7.2% in March
Vegetable oil prices increased 5.1% in March, marking a third consecutive monthly rise, while sugar prices jumped 7.2% to their highest level since October 2025. Both increases are linked to rising energy costs driven by the Iran war and disruptions ...
FAO: Food Price Index rises 2.4% in March
FAO's Food Price Index rose 2.4% in March 2026, reaching its highest level since September of the previous year. The increase reflects the impact of higher energy costs linked to the Iran war, which disrupted the Strait of Hormuz and pushed crude ben...

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GUIDELINES FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF REMOTE WORK AT THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF AGRARIAN INNOVATION AS A PREVENTIVE MEASU...

The objective of this document is to establish the guidelines for the implementation of remote work in the National Institute of Agrarian Innovation, hereinafter, INIA, within the framework of the exc...

Resolution 904 - 11/06/20 that establishes the COVID-19 Biosecurity Protocol for cargo transportation.

This protocol establishes the indications and procedures for the handling of the biosecurity protocol for the handling and risk control of the coronavirus COVID-19 in the port sector exclusively for c...

Russian Federation lifts temporary restrictions on fresh fruit imports from China

The Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance of Russia orders to allow the import of fresh fruit crops from China to Russia from February 20, 2022, and requests to notify this inf...

Argentina suspends registration of soybean oil and meal exports

The Argentine government has suspended registration for new exports of soybean oil and meal, according to a statement from the Undersecretariat of Agricultural Markets. The move by Argentina, the worl...

Decree No. 36-98 Animal and Plant Health Law - Guatemala

The purpose of this Law is to ensure the protection and health of plants, animals, forestry and hydrobiological species. The preservation of their products and unprocessed by-products against the harm...

Mexico, the United States and Canada are working on harmonizing the regulation of agricultural pesticides

Mexico, the United States and Canada are working on the joint review of new ingredients and the determination of Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs).

Canada commits CAD 200,000 to support developing-country exports of safe, quality food

Canada is contributing CAD 200,000 (approximately CHF 150,000) to help developing and least-developed countries (LDCs) engage more actively in global agricultural trade. The grant to the Standards and...

European Commission sets requirements for bitter melon from Mexico, Honduras and Thailand

The European Commission (EC) has increased the specific phytosanitary requirements for imports into the European Union (EU) of Momordica charantia L. (bitter melon) fruits originating in Honduras, Mex...

Creation of the National Commission for Food Security and Sovereignty./n

The objective of this commission will be to identify short-, medium- and long-term measures to guarantee access to quality food for the population. This work will serve as a central input for the cons...

Law No. 6603 - Support and assistance to community kitchens organized throughout the territory of the Republic of Parag...

Law No. 6603 aims to provide support and assistance from the Paraguayan State to the community kitchens organized by communities throughout the territory of the Republic of Paraguay, in order to addre...

Law No. 6,277 - Extending Articles 2 and 10 of Law No. 5,210/2014, "On school feeding and sanitary control."

This law expands the scope of articles 2 and 10 of the School Feeding and Sanitary Control Law. Article 2 refers to varied, balanced, and high-quality food, while Article 10 introduces the guidelines ...

Law No. 8533 - Creates the National Farmer's Fair Program.

Law No. 8533 created the farmer's fairs program for small and medium-sized national producers in order to promote quality products and adequate prices for consumers. Among the entities involved are th...