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First Global Plan of Action for Forest Genetic Resources adopted by FAO members
22/04/2013
A major step forward for the conservation, sustainable use and development of forest genetic resources
Director-General outlines reform achievements and presents new Programme of Work and Budget
22/04/2013
José Graziano da Silva opens FAO council
FAO recognizes Nicaragua's efforts in the fight against hunger
22/04/2013
Nicaragua's Foreign Minister meets FAO Director-General
FAO DG praises Brazil's "strong commitment" to end hunger
22/04/2013
Meets with Brazilian Minister Gilberto Carvalho
FAO's partnership strategies approved by Council
26/04/2013
New focus on working together with civil society and private sector
Culprit behind massive shrimp die-offs in Asia unmasked
03/05/2013
Bacterium responsible for Early Mortality Syndrome of Shrimp – Crucial first step in finding effective ways to combat the disease
Anti-hunger campaign can mark "historical turning point" for Mexico -- FAO DG
02/05/2013
FAO to support Mexican Initiative and sharing experiences
FAO Director-General praises Cuba’s advances in the fight against hunger
04/05/2013
Graziano da Silva meets President Raul Castro
Strong cereal production seen in 2013
09/05/2013
New record expected for coarse grains
Extraordinary UN conference takes historic strides to strengthen chemical safety globally
11/05/2013
UNEP and FAO team up to promote synergies between the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm conventions in two-week chemicals and waste meeting
Forest products critical to fight hunger - including insects
13/05/2013
New study highlights role of insects for food and feed consumption
Slow Food and FAO join forces
15/05/2013
Three-year agreement to target smallholders, biodiversity
Contribution of forests to food security and nutrition needs more attention
16/05/2013
Conference on Forests and Nutrition calls for secure tenure for smallholders
Moratorium on using live rinderpest virus lifted for approved research
10/07/2013
Benefits of future research should be carefully balanced against potential risks
FAO expands support for national food security information systems in South Sudan
24/05/2013
Good information and data key building blocks in laying the foundation for agricultural development
Indonesia, FAO to strengthen fisheries and aquaculture cooperation
27/05/2013
Agreement signed during official visit by FAO Director-General
Cassava's huge potential as 21st Century crop
28/05/2013
FAO offers sustainable farming model to meet increased demand
Sting operation - jellyfish "blooms" may endanger fish stocks
30/05/2013
With overfishing, "vicious circle" created
FAO urges end of malnutrition as priority
04/06/2013
Social and economic costs of global malnutrition unacceptable
Food security to be at center of Africa development agenda
01/06/2013
UN food agency heads call for hunger eradication by 2025