Live updates of decisions being taken at the ongoing 42nd Session in Geneva, Switzerland

41 countries in need of food assistance – African Swine Fever threatening food security of a large number of people

The project is worth over $47 million and stands to directly benefit 1.3 million people

OECD and FAO highlight role of diets, urbanization, emissions and trade in outlook for next decade

Tackling climate change a primary goal to bring sustainable development to small island nations

Launch of the UN Decade of Family Farming at the High-Level Political Forum in New York

New report charts progress in achieving long-term prosperity and sustainability

FAO’s Special Ambassador for Nutrition shows concern about rising levels of obesity around the globe

Locusts multiply and spread due to weather conditions causing damage to crops

Graziano da Silva receives award for lifelong commitment to eradicating malnutrition

FAO’s institutional strength and leadership continuity is stressed

The overall drop reflects decline in cereals, dairy and sugar prices

New Director-General vows to build on UN agency's strengths, making it more dynamic, transparent and inclusive

Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte meets new FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu

FAO at the Africa Food Security Leadership Dialogue

FAO welcomes Kuwait’s contribution of $3 million to help Syrian farmers and herders recover

FAO urges Asian countries to maintain strict control measures

Diouf has passed away at the age of 81

Wider appropriate application of genetic improvement in aquaculture will significantly boost sustainable food supply for future generations

Slow Food and FAO team up to revive Syria’s agriculture