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94656
Sun, 12/13/2009 - 00:10
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FAO: Iran's wheat production reaches 13m tons
TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) – In its latest report on Iran, the Food and Agricultural Organization cited a 5 million tons decrease in grain imports, 3.7 million tons of local wheat production, a stop in the growth of rice consumption, and the production of 95 percent of the meat used in the country in 2009.
FAO leads international efforts to defeat hunger.
Serving both developed and developing countries, FAO acts as a neutral forum where all nations meet as equals to negotiate agreements and debate policy.
FAO is also a source of knowledge and information.
The organization helps developing and transition countries to modernize and improve agriculture, forestry and fisheries practices and ensure good nutrition for all.
Since its founding in 1945, FAO has focused special attention on developing rural areas, home to 70 percent of the world's poor and hungry people.
FAO leads international efforts to defeat hunger.
Serving both developed and developing countries, FAO acts as a neutral forum where all nations meet as equals to negotiate agreements and debate policy.
FAO is also a source of knowledge and information.
The organization helps developing and transition countries to modernize and improve agriculture, forestry and fisheries practices and ensure good nutrition for all.
Since its founding in 1945, FAO has focused special attention on developing rural areas, home to 70 percent of the world's poor and hungry people.
