Infographic: Why We Celebrate World Food Day

Rappler

Oct 17, 2014

The theme for this year’s World Food Day was “Family Farming: Feeding the world, caring for the earth.” The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) chose the theme to empower small holder farmers across the globe, highlighting the role of family farms in providing both food security and livelihood.

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Defense Supplier Settles Over Fake Test Claims

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GM Offering Not-So-Optional OnStar Subscription

OnStar will be available in select vehicles for three years.

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Bezos, Gates Hunting for Buried Treasure to Power EVs

Melting ice is revealing land that had been buried for centuries.

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How the Top Automakers Made Out in Automony's Major EV Order

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Airline Calls on Executives to Work as Baggage Handlers

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August 9, 2022

Manufacturing Building Storing Hand Sanitizer Burns Down

The fire isn't the only thing being investigated.

August 9, 2022

U.S. Lands Another Multi-Million EV Plant

The state is building an ecosystem that will "last for generations to come."

August 8, 2022

GM Punishes Car Flippers; Jeep Closes Plant; Hershey Bails on Halloween | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 79

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Lordstown Expecting Endurance Deliveries This Year

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Eerie Red Glow on Pacific Gets Fishy Explanation

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'Major Fire' Destroys Industrial Supply Warehouse

The hose and gasket supplier warned that new orders would be "slightly delayed."

August 5, 2022

Plant-Based Meat Company Is Spoiling

Analysts expect the company to continue to falter.

August 4, 2022

Dyson Fined $1.45M After Factory Worker Nearly Killed

The worker sustained head and chest injuries.

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