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

FAO and partners are working to help restart agriculture in Lebanon

$6.6 million for DRC, Burundi, Niger and Ethiopia

Economic crisis has pushed more people into hunger and poverty

FAO, WFP say millions still vulnerable, despite progress

Despite improved global cereal supplies food emergencies continue in 32 countries

Governments urged to step up disease surveillance in swine

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

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

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

Middle East outbreaks spread as far as Libya

Historic agreement with FAO

FAO training manual to help poor farmers turn into better business people

One-stop shop for policy-makers, farmers, scientists and animal welfare organizations

Better seeds mean higher yields for sunflower sector

First detailed study of phenomenon warns of impacts to rural communities, but notes possible benefits as well

Italy, FAO, Myanmar sign $5.2 million programme to boost long-term food security

$78.4 million for FAO budget - J. Diouf meets with Prime Minister T. Aso

Delegates from 120 nations in Tunis to share benefits of treaty on food plant genes