Peace is key to rid the world of hunger
21/09/2018
FAO’s Director-General notes that agriculture and food security are also key to peace
Conflicts and climatic shocks aggravate current food insecurity in many countries
20/09/2018
Some 39 countries in need of food assistance - FAO expects slightly lower global cereal production
United Nations agencies launch environmental protection and resilience project for host communities and refugees in Bangladesh
18/09/2018
18 September 2018, Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh - Families living in the world's largest refugee camp this week received the first 2,500 stoves and liquid petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders that are part of a United Nations project to protect the environment and build resilience for peo...
As climate change reshapes agriculture, international trade will be increasingly important to feeding the world
17/09/2018
Open, predictable and fair global food markets can help strengthen climate change response efforts and contribute to fighting hunger, says new report
UN scientific Committee recommends international trade measures for an additional four chemicals
13/09/2018
The process is part of the Rotterdam Convention to protect human health and environment
Trade and consumption of cheap junk food are an obstacle for healthy diets
12/09/2018
FAO Director-General addressing a workshop at the Vatican calls for public policies that target obesity and overweight
Global hunger continues to rise, new UN report says
10/09/2018
821 million people now hungry and over 150 million children stunted, putting hunger eradication goal at risk
Countries reaffirm political will to globally eradicate Peste des petits ruminants
07/09/2018
The aim is to stamp out a virus which kills millions of sheep and goats each year, and thus protect the livelihoods of hundreds of millions of poor rural families.
FAO Food Price Index holds steady in August
06/09/2018
Sharp rise in wheat prices as dry weather scales back output prospects
Outbreak of African swine fever threatens to spread from China to other Asian countries
28/08/2018
FAO urges regional collaboration including stronger monitoring and preparedness measures
La Banque africaine de développement et la FAO ciblent les investissements agricoles afin d'éradiquer la faim et de créer de la richesse
27/08/2018
L’Alliance stratégique vise à promouvoir la sécurité alimentaire, l’agriculture durable et le développement rural en Afrique
In Africa, agricultural businesses can stem the tide of migration
23/08/2018
Huge opportunities exist for youth across the entire agricultural value chain
Unleashing the great potential of Africa's youth to achieve sustainable development
20/08/2018
FAO Director-General stresses the need to create more jobs for youth and build capacity in rural areas to use digital technologies
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As millions experience increased food insecurity in the Sahel, UN food agency chiefs pledge to redouble efforts to reduce poverty and hunger
17/08/2018
In visit to Niger, FAO, IFAD and WFP chiefs stress need to build people's resilience to shocks
Fall Armyworm likely to spread from India to other parts of Asia with South East Asia and South China most at risk
14/08/2018
FAO offers its expertise to farmers and governments in Asia on best ways to manage the invasive pest
Healthy soils are essential to achieve Zero Hunger, peace and prosperity
13/08/2018
FAO Director-General urges countries to scale up soils' potential to help address climate change
A violet chair to give indigenous women a seat at the table
08/08/2018
Campaign to promote indigenous women’s rights and role in policy discussions for Zero Hunger
Helping farmers helps peace
07/08/2018
New FAO Framework to bolster focus on food security and food systems to help sustain peace
FAO Food Price Index posts sharp drop in July
02/08/2018
Export prices for cereals, dairy, sugar, meat and vegetable oils all decline
FAO sounds alarm on overlooked emergencies where humanitarian aid is urgently needed
01/08/2018
Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Haiti and the Sahel are among most severely underfunded crises