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Livelihoods of Albanian farmers supported through income diversification, tourism, and digitalization
10/11/2020
Two new FAO projects support the Albanian agriculture sector by diversifying incomes (on- and off-farm) and building capacities for smallholder farmers, rural women, youth, extension services, and farmers’ associations. The projects also aim at enhancing
Innovation and digitalization key for agriculture development in Europe and Central Asia
05/11/2020
The Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), QU Dongyu, the Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Houlin Zhao, as well as representatives of governments, international organizations, civil society, young farmers and the private sector from Europe and Central Asia today made a strong case for harnessing agricultural innovation and digital technologies.
Europe and Central Asia call for more sustainable and innovative agriculture
05/11/2020
Virtual FAO Regional Conference ends with historic attendance
FAO discusses youth and employment for vibrant rural areas in Europe and Central Asia
03/11/2020
Almost one-third of people in Europe and Central Asia live in rural areas, and in many countries, farm structures are dominated by small family farms cultivating less than 5 ha each. Their resilience and strength are crucial not only for rural development
Europe and Central Asia discuss solutions to promote sustainable agrifood systems
02/11/2020
FAO’s Regional Conference for Europe kicks off hosted virtually by Uzbekistan
EBRD, FAO target better biosecurity ahead of busy grain harvests in Ukraine and Serbia
30/10/2020
Ukraine and Serbia are big exporters of wheat, maize, and other grains. Disruptions in their grain supply chains can have serious consequences on food security in many parts of the world.
To keep supply chains flowing during the COVID-19 pandemic, and ah
With forests, Kosovo* is getting closer to sustainable, inclusive development
28/10/2020
Launched today, a new endeavor to strengthen sustainable and multipurpose forest management in Kosovo has set sail with the ultimate goal of tackling rural poverty and climate change[1]. Since forests have a major role in fighting climate change, they are
Civil society has its voice heard at FAO forum
23/10/2020
FAO provided the framework for its civil society partners to gather virtually and discuss striking questions of food and agriculture in Europe and Central Asia. The Civil Society Consultation precedes the European Regional Conference and its main conclusi
FAO enhances knowledge and skills of Syrians and local farmers through Farmer Field Schools
23/10/2020
An inauguration ceremony launched a Farmer Field Schools initiative to support Syrians refugees under Temporary Protection and Turkish citizens in improving their knowledge and skills of modern agricultural technologies and practices.
Through Farmer Fie
Kazakhstan works toward securing precious pastures for future generations
22/10/2020
Sustainable pasture management in Kazakhstan, including the basics of desert pasture animal husbandry and forage production in dry conditions, the introduction of field school approaches for livestock farmers, and many other aspects were discussed during