FAO and ICA sign new partnership in lead up to the UN Decade of Family Farming
14/05/2018
Goal is to strengthen support for agricultural cooperatives, promote inclusive growth and responsible investment in agriculture, and the SDGs
FAO chief says building rural communities' resilience is crucial in conflict-ridden Near East
10/05/2018
Impacts of climate change on the region's limited resources, especially water, also needs to be addressed
Making forest concessions more transparent, accountable and pro-poor
10/05/2018
First voluntary guidelines for forest concessions in the tropics launched
“Think big” to make global food trade work for nutrition
08/05/2018
Institutions designed to boost food availability too often favour unhealthy foods, FAO’s Director-General says
FAO aid appeal to support Rohingya refugees and host communities in Bangladesh
04/05/2018
As vulnerable communities brace for cyclones and monsoon season, the need to protect and restore livelihoods and reduce environmental impacts is critical
Food prices hold steady in April
03/05/2018
FAO’s first forecasts for the year ahead: Cereals output to ease off record highs
_thumb.tmb-th600x400.jpg?Culture=en&sfvrsn=41ee8fdc_12 "Photo: ©FAO")
Global Migration Group meets to develop common initiatives
03/05/2018
FAO and IOM help lead UN effort to support states in crafting a Global Compact on migration
Report sounds alarm on soil pollution
02/05/2018
How is soil contamination affecting our food and putting our health at risk? Information gaps cloud the answer
Origin labelling of food a boost for local economies and sustainable development
26/04/2018
From Moroccan saffron to Cameroonian pepper, FAO-EBRD study highlights the multiple benefits of geographical indication labelling
Investing in agriculture vital for Syria’s future
24/04/2018
Brussels conference for Syria told agriculture is a lifeline for millions of Syrians
FAO calls for global coordination for a bioeconomy that leaves no one behind
20/04/2018
Bio products can improve access to food and, if produced sustainably, help address climate change
FAO and EL PAÍS join forces to explain the tasks ahead for humanity
20/04/2018
Launch of a new collection of books aims to boost awareness about issues in the Sustainable Development Agenda
New unique agricultural heritage sites designated
19/04/2018
FAO’s global agricultural heritage network now comprises 50 remarkable landscapes
WFP-FAO launch innovative German-funded project to support peace and rebuild lives in post-conflict areas of eastern DR Congo
19/04/2018
19 April 2018, Rome/Kinshasa -The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) are launching an innovative joint project to re...
Fiji partners with FAO and the European Union to build resilient and food secure communities
18/04/2018
The project is part of an initiative supporting countries and regions prone to El Nino's impacts
Shifting the balance: Getting the private sector to favour nutritious, affordable and accessible diets
18/04/2018
Urgent action needed to tackle undernutrition, mineral deficiencies and escalating obesity
Global body adopts new measures to stop the spread of plant pests
18/04/2018
The International Plant Protection Convention approves standards on fruit flies, heat and chemical treatments, surveillance, wood packaging
Aider les travailleurs de terrain à gérer la chaleur
17/04/2018
La FAO appelle à améliorer la sécurité au travail pour les travaux agricoles et forestiers dangereux
FAO chief urges Asian and Pacific countries to bring the fight against hunger back on track
12/04/2018
Addressing hunger, malnutrition and adapting to climate change are key priorities for the region
Positive prospects for solar-powered irrigation systems
12/04/2018
FAO offers guidance on how to make the most of innovation and guard against water waste