Agreement signed with FAO and WFP

Match day against hunger to take place 31 March - 1 April 2012

Demand driven by growth in Asia

FAO-IFAD publication shares success stories, benefits to small producers

But food prices rise for second month

Food security causes grave concern

Negotiating group sends text to Committee on World Food Security for final approval

Highlights role South-South Cooperation can play in Asia and Pacific

New FAO survey reveals trends in teak forests and markets

Accord marks expanded private sector support for investment in agriculture

Mobilizing vaccines, strong regional coordinated action crucial

On World Water Day, UN community says better management of finite water resources is key to feeding the world

Funding needed to build strength against crisis

FAO social analysis publication aims to build capacity to reach poorest

José Graziano da Silva meets with Belgian Ambassador Vincent Mertens de Wilmars

Match Day Against Hunger from 30 March – 2 April

FAO celebrates anniversary of creation of the International Plant Protection Convention

Regional Conference also establishes priorities for FAO action in Latin America and the Caribbean

New programme aims to improve information for government policy and farmer planning

Cereal supplies improve in spite of tight coarse grains