EU Commission President Barroso meets with FAO Director-General

But there are hopeful signs that with extra effort the MDG target can be reached

Economic downturn could affect level of future contributions

Global cereal harvest down, but record expected in LIFDCs

Chinese scholars urged to support fight against hunger

During Director-General’s visit to Beijing, FAO and China also sign agreement to bolster collaboration

European Union takes the lead in three-year initiative

On World Rabies Day, FAO highlights control project in Bali

Small-scale farming and local production have big role to play

Activist from Nepal receives Wangari Maathai Award

UN Women, FAO, IFAD and WFP: empowerment of women in rural areas is pre-requisite for global food security

Stresses need to build long-term resilience in talks with African Union Commission

Nadine Heredia will join forces with Bolivian President Evo Morales to promote Andean “super crop”

FAO publishes Russian Forest Sector Outlook study until 2030

Graziano da Silva opens meeting of FAO Committee on Forestry

EU and FAO’s efforts to revitalize Swazi agriculture pick up steam

FAO Director-General meets with Uruguay’s Minister of Industry, Energy and Mining

Asian Football clubs to raise funds for FAO-led projects

Increased role sought for world's religions in hunger fight

No food crisis, but vigilance needed