New e-learning course for safer trade in forest commodities
08/04/2013
Highlights key role of pest prevention and phytosanitary measures for international trade in forest products
Strong biosecurity measures required in response to influenza A(H7N9) virus
05/04/2013
FAO supports China and neighbouring countries in disease detection and animal health management
National action against hunger crucial in post-2015 world
04/04/2013
Despite progress on MDGs, war against hunger far from over, FAO chief tells high-level conference
Netting flies and mosquitoes protects livestock, boosts milk yields
27/03/2013
Insecticide-treated nets control pests in animal shelters, reduce mosquitoes in homes
Madagascar needs more than $41 million to end locust plague
26/03/2013
Half of the country infested by locusts - food production seriously at risk
_2_thumb.tmb-th600x400.jpg?Culture=en&sfvrsn=7a2ddbc6_14 "Photo: ©FAO/Alessia Pierdomenico")
FAO Director-General praises trend toward small-scale local food production
25/03/2013
Says that sustainability depends on the way food produced and consumed
FAO forestry chief to lead UN-wide preps for Expo 2015
25/03/2013
Food security and sustainability top agenda as Rojas-Briales takes helm
FAO calls for ‘Zero Illegal Deforestation’ target
21/03/2013
Mediterranean forests risk being hit hard by climate change – new FAO report
Coordinated action key to Mexico’s Crusade Against Hunger
20/03/2013
Mexican President meets FAO Director-General
Pope Francis can help fight against hunger and extreme poverty
19/03/2013
Graziano da Silva attends inaugural Mass at Vatican, represents UN Secretary-General
Lula da Silva, Kufuor: Political Commitment crucial to end hunger and food insecurity in Africa
19/03/2013
Sound social policies also key
UN lays foundations for more drought resilient societies
15/03/2013
Meeting urges disaster risk reduction instead of crisis management
_thumb.tmb-th600x400.jpg?Culture=en&sfvrsn=2625e87e_10 "Photo: ©FAO/Alessia Pierdomenico")
World not coping well with change in diets, says FAO Director-General
15/03/2013
Calls for all sectors of society to collaborate on new nutrition strategies
Mediterranean and Black Sea sharks risk extinction
14/03/2013
"Serious implications" feared for marine ecosystems and beyond
New metric to be launched on hunger and food insecurity
13/03/2013
FAO's Voices of the Hungry project to be tested on a pilot basis
AppliFish, marine knowledge at the touch of a button
12/03/2013
New app offers information of over 550 marine species
United Nations launches concerted push for effective drought policies
08/03/2013
Need to focus on building resilience and reducing risks
On International Women’s Day, FAO, IFAD, WFP and IDLO highlight link between women, violence and food security
08/03/2013
"If we unite to increase food security for women, we also nourish the minds and bodies of whole communities"
FAO’s support in transforming the agriculture sector in Uganda
08/03/2013
Uganda encouraged to embrace commercial farming
