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G7 Development Ministers’ Meeting: FAO calls for increased focus on Africa amid rising hunger
23/10/2024
Director-General QU Dongyu underlines FAO commitment to the G7 Apulia Food Systems Initiative put forward by Italian Presidency

Green Climate Fund approves funding worth over $130 million for FAO-led projects in Somalia and Iraq
23/10/2024
The initiatives target water and food security challenges caused by climate change in fragile nations

“The situation in the Middle East is catastrophic,” says FAO Director-General
22/10/2024
QU Dongyu addresses the Session on the Humanitarian Crisis in the Middle East during G7 Development Ministers’ Meeting

Risk of famine remains high across the entire Gaza Strip as conflict intensifies and winter approaches
17/10/2024
FAO urges immediate and unimpeded access to deliver critical agricultural aid and commercial food production inputs in time for the upcoming winter planting season

Global Family Farming Forum focuses on family farmers’ role in tackling hunger
16/10/2024
The joint FAO-IFAD event highlights their contribution in transforming agrifood systems while exploring ways to fully harness their potential

Cultivating fonio, cultivating traditions
16/10/2024
The ancient grain and the African chef empowering women farmers in Ghana

World Food Forum: putting youth at the forefront in efforts to tackle hunger ensuring good food for all, for today and tomorrow
14/10/2024
The Global Youth Forum’s opening ceremony gave voice to young changemakers, setting the stage for impactful discussions throughout the week

Innovation lays the path to prosperity
10/10/2024
Transforming farming in Burundi through FAO Farmer Field Schools

Gaza: Geospatial data shows intensifying damage to cropland
03/10/2024
New FAO and UNOSAT assessment highlights the impact of conflict on Gaza’s agricultural infrastructure
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Supporting the camelid sector is crucial for advancing sustainable agriculture and improving livelihoods: FAO livestock expert
03/10/2024
Interview with Badi Besbes, Chief of the Sustainable Animal Production, Feed and Genetics Branch of the Animal Production and Health Division, on the importance of camelids as the UN marks the International Year of Camelids 2024