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Agricultural Seed and Tools Distribution Status Report

This report highlights the distribution status of seeds and tools by FAO, covering delivery modalities, main players involved, beneficiary statistics, and quantities of various seeds redeemed. It also provides an overview of inputs redeemed for cereals, legumes, and vegetables in different regions.

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Production and Uses of Wheat, Rice, Legumes, and Sugarcane

Cereals like wheat and rice, along with legumes such as pigeon pea and gram, play vital roles in food production and consumption. Wheat, known for its versatility in various forms like flour, bread, and beer, is a significant crop globally. Rice, a staple in many parts of the world, requires process

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Types of Feeding Programmes in Food Aids and Nutrition

General Food Distribution (GFD) is a crucial aspect of aiding populations in emergencies with food rations. It aims to cover immediate basic food needs, prevent malnutrition and death, and restore regular livelihoods. The distribution can be complete or targeted, adapting rations to family sizes and

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Nitrogen Fixation and Symbiotic Relationship in Agriculture

Nitrogen fixation is a crucial process where nitrogen is converted into ammonia by nitrogen-fixing bacteria, benefiting plants like legumes. Symbiotic nitrogen fixation involves a mutualistic exchange between plants and bacteria, exemplified by Rhizobium species. This symbiosis leads to the conversi

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Exploring Beans, Nuts, Pulses, and Soya Bean Products

Delve into the world of beans, nuts, pulses, and soya bean products. Learn about the different types, structures, and nutritive value of these ingredients. Discover how to choose, store, and use them in cooking. Understand the significance of legumes, nuts, and pulses in a balanced diet and nutritio

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Understanding Healthy Nutrition Choices

Healthy foods include a variety of nutrient-rich options such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and low-fat dairy products. Carbohydrate foods can be found in sources like fruits, whole grains, and legumes. Protein-rich foods include meat, fish, poultry, dairy, and plant-based prot

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Challenges and Priorities in Northern Australian Pasture Management

Pastures in northern Australia face issues with declining productivity, nutrient deficiencies, and inadequate use of fertilizers. Legume augmentation shows potential, but commercial adoption remains low. Focus areas include improving legume establishment, addressing nitrogen tie-up, and enhancing pr

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Understanding Folate: Structure, Sources, and Bioavailability

Folate, also known as vitamin B9, plays a crucial role in various bodily functions. Folic acid and folate are different forms of the vitamin, with distinct sources and structures. Good food sources of folate include green vegetables, legumes, fruits, and fortified products. The bioavailability of fo

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Agronomical Practices for Fodder Production - Part 1

Forage crops, fodder crops, and the characteristics of fodder crops are discussed in this informative content. It covers the classification of fodder into different types such as non-leguminous fodders, legumes, pasture grasses and legumes, fodder trees and shrubs, root crops, and miscellaneous fodd

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