Abandoned, lost or otherwise discarded fishing gear is impacting fish stocks and poses a hazard to boats

Any influenza-like signs in pigs should be reported

Four global organizations state that pork products handled in accordance with hygienic practices are not a source of infection

FAO states that the new A/H1N1 virus has not been detected in pigs

Governments urged to step up disease surveillance in swine

FAO, WFP say millions still vulnerable, despite progress

Despite improved global cereal supplies food emergencies continue in 32 countries

Economic crisis has pushed more people into hunger and poverty

$6.6 million for DRC, Burundi, Niger and Ethiopia

Small-scale projects scrutinised from jatropha electrification in Mali to animal waste biogas in Vietnam

"The thoughts of FAO staff are with the people who are suffering"

Agriculture in developing countries could play crucial role in mitigating greenhouse gas emissions

FAO report says overfishing putting sea cukes at risk

Data collection and management skills for developing country forestry

New collaboration between FAO and IOM

Food prices, climate change and financial crisis at the centre of talks

Trust fund established for programmes and technical cooperation in agriculture – focus on Africa

Jacques Diouf urges a new world agricultural order

Farmers need help to grow more food with less water

Interactive internet tool covers 55 countries - shows food prices locally have yet to fall