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Farming Simulator ups realism and eco-friendliness with free EU-backed DLC

Tuesday 8th December 2020Share this article Farming Simulator developer Giants Software has today released free DLC with support from the European Union. Funded by EIT Food, Europe's leading food innovation initiative, the DLC includes new gameplay...

Nomad Foods Raises 2020 Guidance and Announces Significant Share Repurchase Activity

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Shutting school systems, wrong response to COVID-19, UNICEF says

Countries fighting the coronavirus should not impose nationwide or large-scale school closures, which is the wrong response and compounds the societal cost of the disease, with 320 million children locked out of school at the start of December, the UN children’s agency UNICEF said on Tuesday.  

What are countries doing to make their citizens more active?

What are countries doing to make their citizens more active? New country factsheets and reports show what works. WHO recently published new global ‘Guidelines on Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour’, an update to the first...

George Lyon: Endless reports and inaction when farming needs a leader

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First Person: COVID education is child’s play for Thai UN volunteer

An innovative initiative to provide child-friendly information about COVID-19 has been launched by a UN volunteer (UNV) in Thailand who recognized that children needed to know more about the dangers of the virus but also have fun learning at home during the lockdown. On International Volunteer Day marked annually on 5 December, UNICEF’s Rasa Pattikasemkul talks about motivation, family loss and keeping children safe.

Edited Transcript of DCI.N earnings conference call or presentation 3-Dec-20 3:00pm GMT

Q1 2021 Donaldson Company Inc Earnings Call MINNEAPOLIS Dec 3, 2020 (Thomson StreetEvents) -- Edited Transcript of Donaldson Company Inc earnings conference call or presentation Thursday, December 3, 2020 at 3:00:00pm GMT TEXT version...

COVID-19: Right decisions now will secure a life of dignity for all

Critical decisions made now to address the COVID-19 pandemic will lead to a life of dignity for all people, UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed said on Friday, addressing the second and final day of the General Assembly’s special session devoted to the crisis. 

WHO works with Kyrgyz authorities to reduce risk of COVID-19 infection at border crossings

Crossing borders can pose a risk of COVID-19 spread unless appropriate steps are taken to mitigate it at airports and ground crossing points. In Kyrgyzstan, WHO conducted a survey at 3 international airports and 4 ground crossing points to determine the level of implementation of prevention measures on the ground.

Europe set to tiptoe into SPAC-land as shell company deal pipeline builds

LONDON/FRANKFURT (Reuters) - After watching from the sidelines as a boom in the listing of special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) reshaped U.S. capital markets, Europe is preparing to play catch up next year with...

New Africa alliance aims to tackle deadly COVID ‘infodemic’

A new network in Africa aims to combat the “infodemic” of misinformation online surrounding COVID-19 and other health emergencies on the continent, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Thursday. 

COVID-19 recovery focus of UN General Assembly special session

Nations united on Thursday for a special session of the UN General Assembly to survey the wreckage of the COVID-19 pandemic, reflect on the best response, and forge a path to better days ahead. 

WHO/Europe and the Turkic Council begin putting memorandum of understanding into action

WHO Regional Director for Europe Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge and Secretary General of the Turkic Council Mr Baghdad Amreyev met this week as the organizations work towards establishing a united action plan for...

Building back better: people with disabilities in the workforce

When asked what’s the most important thing an employer can do to be inclusive, Ayse’s answer is simple: “the most important thing is that they give people with a disability a chance to work...

Organic Fertilizers Market to Display Robust Growth by 2027; Leading Companies Such as Tata Chemicals and Agrocare Canada to Focus on Enlarging Market Share,...

Organic Fertilizers Market to Display Robust Growth by 2027; Leading Companies Such as Tata Chemicals and Agrocare Canada to Focus on Enlarging Market Share, Says Fortune Business Insights™ - Organic...

New WHO report reveals use of e-cigarettes by youth is on the rise

Tobacco use among young people in the WHO European Region remains a public health concern. Despite the overall downward trend, several countries of the Region observed an increase in tobacco use prevalence among young...

How To Fix A Food System That’s Not Designed To Feed People

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/food-system-industrial-agriculture-environment_n_5fad6d57c5b6d647a39cf1be Earlier this year, Americans learned what it looks like when a food system reliant on industrial agriculture, near monopolies and exploited laborers breaks down. Just two months into the pandemic, the meat industry in the...

Growing grapes the Australian way has taken wine innovation to the world

From "Chateau Chunder from Down Under" to a global wine leader, in 75 years Australian grape and table wine production has evolved from a cottage industry into one of the world's most popular wine...

Would a no-deal Brexit mean food shortages or price rises?

For most Britons, the impact of the UK’s transition to Brexit will first be noticed when they go to the supermarket to stock up on food and drink after the festive break. With or without...

Delivering good mental health for people living with HIV

This World AIDS Day let’s take stock of progress made and reflect on what we have learned. 2020 has not been an easy year for anyone amid the disruption and devastation brought by COVID-19. The...

Staying safe and healthy this winter

The winter holidays this year might be different from recent years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But the best gifts you can give are health, kindness and support. Whether you’re celebrating or not, there are...

UN urges ‘global solidarity, shared responsibility’ against pandemics, marking World AIDS Day

The United Nations is commemorating World AIDS Day, on Tuesday, with a call for “global solidarity and shared responsibility” to overcome not only COVID-19, but also AIDS – another global pandemic that is still with us nearly 40 years after it emerged. 

New COVID-19 infections fall globally for first time since September; WHO chief urges ‘extreme caution’

Last week saw the first global decline in newly reported cases of COVID-19 since September, the head of the UN World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday, advising that the news, while welcome, must be interpreted with “extreme caution”. 

Ensuring PLHIV have continued access to treatment during COVID-19 pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic brought with it the risk of significant challenges for people living with HIV (PLHIV) who need antiretroviral treatment (ART). Uninterrupted access to ART is the key to staying healthy and keeping...

Eir boss backs plan for organic food ‘champion’

Three prominent French businessmen, including the telecoms billionaire Xavier Niel who own Eir, have joined forces to create a blank-cheque company that caters to the demand for organic food and more sustainable consumer goods....
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