FAO initiative brings global land cover data under one roof for the first time
17/03/2014
New database most-reliable global view of planetary land cover assembled to-date
Asia-Pacific countries adopt roadmap to push toward goal of zero hunger
14/03/2014
Regional Conference adopts FAO work priorities for Asia and the Pacific to address “magnitude of challenges” in improving food security
Countries in Asia and the Pacific urged to take up the Zero Hunger Challenge
13/03/2014
FAO Director-General calls for “massive effort” to bring a lasting end to hunger in the region
Steady increase in incidents of low levels of GM crops in traded food and feed
13/03/2014
FAO survey shows 25 countries blocked imports after finding traces of GMOs
Erosion of forests and grasslands triggers alarm bells in Asia and the Pacific
12/03/2014
FAO urges member countries to consider restoration programmes
Pacific island countries urged to produce more healthy local foods at competitive prices
11/03/2014
Improving prospects for local producers of non-processed foods would also help tackle widespread obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases
Asia and the Pacific must increase food production to meet future demand
10/03/2014
FAO issues warning as governments meet for Regional Conference for Asia and the Pacific
FAO Director-General meets typhoon-stricken farmers in the Philippines
10/03/2014
Commits to long-term livelihood support for farming and fishing communities
Empowering women in agriculture
07/03/2014
International Women’s Day event at FAO eyes role of gender equality in ending hunger and fostering sustainable food systems
New initiative enables Somali farmers to produce food assistance
06/03/2014
European Union, Austria and United Nations food agencies are backing landmark initiative
FAO Food Price Index sees sharpest rise in months
06/03/2014
Production prospects for Low-Income Food-Deficit countries generally favourable, despite severe food insecurity in some countries
FAO and EU help Zimbabwe’s farmers expand productivity and commercialization
06/03/2014
US$19 million to strengthen crop and livestock production
United Nations calls for pro-family farming policies
05/03/2014
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and FAO Director-General Graziano da Silva ask international community for commitments during International Year of Family Farming
Boosting food security knowledge in Latin America and the Caribbean
28/02/2014
More than 220 universities join FAO to expand learning opportunities and improve policies
Near East and North Africa countries pledge enhanced cooperation on hunger and nutrition
28/02/2014
Shared vision for joint action, FAO's workplan in the region
Conflict and migration worsening food security in the Near East
27/02/2014
FAO Director-General addresses Ministerial Meeting of the Organization’s Regional Conference for the Near East
Tackling food losses and waste in the Near East and North Africa
25/02/2014
Region loses up to a third of the food produced and imported - FAO Regional Conference proposes solutions
Complex causes underpin undernourishment and malnutrition in the Near East and North Africa
24/02/2014
FAO highlights need for strategic regional cooperation on food security
World fish trade to set new records
21/02/2014
Small-scale fishers and fish farmers need support to enter regional and international markets
Impact of water scarcity on food security a priority for Near East and North Africa meeting
20/02/2014
New initiative eyes role of regional cooperation to enhance agricultural water management