Food Processing Industry: Issues and Developments

FAO Statistical Yearbook, 2024

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Prelims level: Key highlights of FAO Statistical Yearbook, 2024

Why in the News?

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has released its 2024 Statistical Yearbook, providing a comprehensive analysis of global agrifood systems.

Key Highlights from the Yearbook

  • Economic Dimensions of Agriculture:
    • Global agricultural value increased by 89% in real terms between 2000 and 2022, reaching $3.8 trillion.
    • The proportion of the global workforce employed in agriculture dropped from 40% in 2000 to 26% in 2022, reflecting economic diversification.
  • Food Security and Nutrition:
    • In 2023, between 713 and 757 million people were undernourished, with a midpoint estimate of 733 million, marking an increase of 152 million since 2019.
    • Obesity rates are rising, with over 25% of adults in the Americas, Europe, and Oceania classified as obese.
  • Crop and Meat Production:
    • Primary crop production grew by 56% from 2000 to 2022, reaching 9.6 billion tonnes, with staples like sugarcane, maize, wheat, and rice accounting for nearly half.
    • Meat production rose by 55%, with chicken surpassing pork as the most produced meat globally in 2022.
  • Agricultural Inputs:
    • Pesticide use increased by 70% from 2000 to 2022, with the Americas accounting for half of global usage.
    • Inorganic fertilizers reached 185 million tonnes in 2022, a 37% increase since 2000.
  • Environmental Pressures:
    • Greenhouse gas emissions from agrifood systems grew by 10% from 2000 to 2022, with livestock contributing 54% of farm-gate emissions.
    • Water scarcity is a critical issue in regions like the Near East and North Africa, with countries withdrawing up to 40 times their renewable freshwater resources annually.

About Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

  • The FAO is a specialized agency of the United Nations focused on eradicating hunger, improving nutrition, and ensuring food security worldwide.
  • Established in 1945, the FAO is headquartered in Rome, Italy, and works in collaboration with member states, organizations, and communities.
  • Mandate and Goals:
    • Hunger Eradication: Reduce global hunger and malnutrition through sustainable agricultural practices.
    • Agrifood System Development: Support member states in developing resilient and sustainable food systems.
    • Data and Analysis: Provide accurate, timely, and high-quality statistical data for policymaking and monitoring.
  • Key Functions:
    • Research and Policy Recommendations: Conducts research to address pressing issues in agriculture and food systems.
    • Capacity Building: Supports countries with training and resources for sustainable agriculture.
    • Monitoring Global Trends: Publishes annual reports and statistical yearbooks to track trends and challenges in agrifood systems.

 

PYQ:

[2017] Consider the following statements:

1. The Standard Mark of Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is mandatory for automotive tyres and tubes.

2. AGMARK is a quality Certification Mark issued by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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