Director-General outlines reform achievements and presents new Programme of Work and Budget
22/04/2013
José Graziano da Silva opens FAO council
FAO DG praises Brazil's "strong commitment" to end hunger
22/04/2013
Meets with Brazilian Minister Gilberto Carvalho
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Rome-based UN Agencies are honorary citizens of Rome
21/04/2013
Commitment to fight hunger and poverty cited
Normes applicables aux banques de gènes intéressant les ressources phytogénétiques – un progrès majeur
19/04/2013
Des normes internationales favorisent la conservation de la diversité végétale au sein des banques de gènes.
FAO to support annual Earth Day Italia Concert in Milan on 22 April
18/04/2013
Fiorella Mannoia and FAO Goodwill Ambassador Khaled will headline the concert
World’s gene pool crucial for survival
15/04/2013
On 30th anniversary of the Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture, FAO underlines the urgency of safeguarding key genes that will help weather the shocks of climate change
Feeding nine billion in 2050
12/04/2013
FAO and CGIAR conference to address research priorities for ensuring food and nutrition security for the world’s poorest
The tricky task of protecting plants in a globalized age
12/04/2013
International Plant Protection Convention wraps up annual meeting – two phytosanitary standards revised and updated
No green economy without blue economy, says FAO
12/04/2013
Graziano da Silva meets with South West Pacific ministers on food security
Dairy nudges FAO Food Price Index higher by one percent
11/04/2013
Price fluctuations for other commodities remain contained
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
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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
Les préparatifs de l’Expo 2015 confiés pour l’ONU au chef du Département des forêts de la FAO
25/03/2013
Sécurité alimentaire et développement durable à l’honneur sous la conduite de M. Rojas-Briales
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