"FERTILIZERS"

In the wake of the devastating earthquakes that hit Türkiye on 6 February 2023, farmers and rural communities in the country urgently need assistance: labor losses and fertilizer shortages have halted agricultural and livestock activities, posing a significant threat to the upcoming summer harvest. FAO

Nearly half of Haiti’s population – 4.9 million people - are struggling to feed themselves while 1.8 million people are facing famine-like conditions and in need of urgent assistance, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) warned on Friday. UNTV CH

Secretary-General António Guterres said the United Nations “very much” counts on the European Union “to lead the transformations that are necessary in order to be able to put back on track the 2030 agenda.” COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION / UNRIC

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime inspectors continue providing support as the deal allowing for the sea export of Ukraine grain renewed. UNODC

The United Nations top humanitarian official said it was “vital for global food security” that the Black Sea Grain Initiative, and the parallel Memorandum of Understanding between the Russian Federation and the UN Secretariat on the facilitation of Russian food and fertilizer exports continue, “and should be fully implemented.” UNIFEED

“Within the context of the Black Sea Grain Initiative, the agreement foresees a renewal of 120 days but, in the present circumstances, the Secretary-General and his team are focused, in close contact with all the parties, on doing everything possible to ensure continuity of the Initiative,” a UN Spokesperson said. UNIFEED

One year since February 24, 2022, the war in Ukraine continues to inflict untold suffering on civilians, to displace families, and to disrupt supply chains and food production. WFP

Almost a year since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the UN appealed today for USD 5.6 billion to help millions of people affected inside the war-torn country and beyond. UNTV CH

As Somalia continues to experience an historic drought, pushing millions of Somalians into acute food insecurity Alvaro Lario, President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), announced that it will substantially strengthen its support to Somalia and resume its direct investments after loan arrears resulted in a three-decade long suspension. IFAD

Asked about the Russian Foreign Ministry's comments regarding the Black Sea Grain Initiative, a UN spokesperson said, “we have been extremely transparent on the work we are doing and the other efforts.” UNIFEED