FAO Releases 2025 Reports on Global Grain Production & Food Security, Predicts Wheat Output at 796 Mt.
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In March 2025, the United Nations (UN) Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) released two key reports: the 'Cereal Supply and Demand Brief' and the 'Crop Prospects and Food Situation Report'.
- The report projects that wheat production may reach 796 million tonnes (Mt) in 2025, reflecting a 1% increase from the previous year. This growth is attributed to expanded wheat cultivation in the European Union (EU), particularly in France and Germany.
- FAO anticipates a 1.9% decline in global grain reserves, reducing the total to 869.3 Mt in 2025. While Russia and Ukraine are expected to see an increase in grain stocks, other regions might experience a decline.
- Rice production is projected to reach a record 543 Mt in 2024/25, driven by positive crop prospects in India and favorable growing conditions in Cambodia and Myanmar.
Main Point :- (i) The report provides insights into regional agricultural challenges and the impact of weather patterns on global food production.
(ii) FAO identified 45 countries in need of external food assistance, including 33 in Africa, 9 in Asia, 2 in South America and the Caribbean, and 1 in Europe. Conflict and instability remain major contributors to food shortages, with Gaza (Palestine) and Sudan facing the most severe food crises.
About the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
Director General (DG): Qu Dongyu
Headquarters: Rome, Italy
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