
Lumpy skin disease prevention and response: a new challenge for Belarus, Moldova and Ukraine
30/05/2018
The occurrence of lumpy skin disease (LSD) in the Caucasus and the Russian Federation highlights the potential for further spread to other countries in Eastern Europe. Belarus, the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine make the list of at-risk countries, where

FAO’s novel wild boar map could help manage African swine fever
28/05/2018
Throughout Europe and Central Asia, wild boar raid crops and spread swine diseases, negatively affecting agriculture, conservation, road traffic and the health of livestock, wildlife and even humans. Due to their increasing densities and expanding ranges,

Wood energy is no sleeping giant, say UNECE/FAO experts
24/05/2018
If we try to picture how humanity can make “affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy” available to everyone by 2030, as stated in Sustainable Development Goal 7, a few things come to mind: solar panels, wind turbines, geothermal plants, heat pu

FAO, UNDP scale up education on climate change in Montenegro
23/05/2018
Around a quarter of human-produced carbon-dioxide is absorbed by the ocean, causing it to acidify and ultimately harming marine life, fishing and tourism. This is just one piece of information that children in Montenegro can learn from the Climate Change

Bees must be protected for the future of our food
21/05/2018
First World Bee Day to be observed on 20 May 2018.

Agrifood sector in Europe and Central Asia rated ‘innovative’ and ‘inclusive’
18/05/2018
The Thirty-first Session of the FAO Regional Conference for Europe which took place for the first time in the Russian Federation concluded its work today after three days of intense discussions. It was the fifth in a series, following on the heels of spri

Recipe for a new food system: waste less, go digital, care for the planet
17/05/2018
Ideas that might have sounded naïve or unrealistic just a few years ago are now firmly planted in the public conversation about food and agriculture.
How to make the best use of digital technologies? How to eliminate food waste and loss? How to ensure th

Europe and Central Asia's quest to achieve Zero Hunger is threatened by poverty and climate change
16/05/2018
FAO chief also calls for action to stimulate healthy diets and to curb food loss and waste.

FAO Regional Conference for Europe: web-streaming from Voronezh
14/05/2018
News organizations are advised that plenary debate on all agenda items of the 31st FAO Regional Conference for Europe will be webcast from the Conference venue in Voronezh, Russian Federation, starting Wednesday 16 May at approximately 11.00 a.m.
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Reviving Ukraine's breadbasket
14/05/2018
Investing in grain policies, farmers and infrastructure“Even our Ukrainian national flag reminds you that we are an agricultural country,” said Vladyslava Rutytska, the Deputy Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food in Ukraine from 2014 to 2016."On the botto

FAO opens greenhouses in schools in Tajikistan
11/05/2018
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Russian Social and Industrial Foodservice Institute will open a greenhouse today at secondary school No. 15 in the Proletar village of the Vakhsh district in Tajikistan.
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FAO kicks off project aimed at tackling land degradation in Ukraine
10/05/2018
The first National Coordination Council on land degradation and desertification, with up to 100 experts from the Government of Ukraine, regional state administrations and international organizations, opened here last week. All the participants agreed on a

FAO expert calls for ‘robust’ food control systems to thwart climate-induced hazards
07/05/2018
Climate change, extreme weather events, and increasing temperature relate strongly to food and agriculture. In all likelihood, some experts say, climate change will have negative consequences for food safety – meaning it will become more difficult to prev

Protecting Turkey’s Bursa black figs and Bursa peaches
07/05/2018
Turkey is moving closer to having its Bursa black figs and Bursa peaches protected and promoted through geographical indications (GIs) – a move that could raise producers’ incomes and open up market opportunities.
As seen in this new video, the Europea

Kyrgyzstan advances forest monitoring in support of the Sustainable Development Goals
03/05/2018
Meeting for the second time, Kyrgyz stakeholders gathered this week in Bishkek to advance the country’s national criteria and indicator set for sustainable forest monitoring.
The exercise, carried out under a joint project of the United Nations Economic

FAO names new Representative in Tajikistan
02/05/2018
Oleg Guchgeldiyev, a professional with broad experience in climate change, environmental strategic planning and biodiversity conservation, takes up his duties this week as FAO Representative in Tajikistan.
Guchgeldiyev, a national of Turkmenistan, joined

Montenegro’s culinary riches enticing tourists
27/04/2018
Montenegro is building on its rich cultural and food heritage and well-preserved natural beauty to become a destination for sustainable tourism. The country’s fast-growing tourism industry already accounts for nearly a quarter of Montenegro’s gross domest

FAO, Belarus and Ukraine act jointly against pine dieback
25/04/2018
Pine forests in Belarus and neighbouring Ukraine fall on hard times nowadays. Plant pests and natural disturbances such as unfavourable weather and environmental conditions hamper their life and survival. Starting today here in Gomel, Belarus, an FAO-orga

Ukraine hosts first regional meeting on sustainable livestock development
24/04/2018
Countries in Eastern Europe and Central Asia need better engagement in global sustainable livestock processes when developing national policies for their livestock production sectors.
Solving this problem is one aim of meetings begun today in Uman, Ukrai

Samarkand meeting brings closer a new programme to protect forests
24/04/2018
A multi-country programme to support the forestry sector and manage natural resources in Central Asia will soon be underway, as representatives meet in Samarkand to finalize details.
The FAO-Turkey Forestry Partnership Programme, funded by the Government