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Food Security

FAS leads USDA’s efforts to help developing countries improve their agricultural systems and build their trade capacity. The agency also administers food assistance programs that benefit people in need around the world.

Food Assistance
Global Food Security Act
Fellowships and Exchanges
International Food Assistance and Food Security Conference

Programs

Food for Progress
Provides for the donation of U.S. commodities to developing countries modernize and strengthen their agricultural sectors.
McGovern-Dole Food for Education Program
Supports projects around the world to reduce hunger and improve literacy and primary education, especially for girls.

Data & Analysis

Egypt: Egypt Announces Decision to Import Paddy Rice
June 19, 2018
On June 5, 2018, Egypt’s government announced a decision to import rice (milled, paddy, cargo) to help meet market demand.
Jordan: Jordan Grain Inspection and Sampling Workshop a Success
June 1, 2018
FAS Amman in cooperation with the U.S. Grains Council and the Amman Chamber of Commerce organized on April 22-26, 2018, a first of its kind grains inspection and sampling workshop.
India: IMD First Forecast for Monsoon 2018
May 9, 2018
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast a near normal Southwest Monsoon for 2018 suggesting that June to September rainfall is likely to be 97 percent of the Long Period Average (LPA).
India: Official Pre-Monsoon Conditions Forecast
April 10, 2018
On April 1, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued its temperature outlook for April to June 2018.

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