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With regulation in mind, countries meet to minimize the risks of biotechnology
29/08/2018
Biotechnology presents enormous potential benefits for world populations in food security and nutrition, but it is not without risk.
Upon invitation of the Czech Republic and FAO, government officials, renowned scientists and private sector and civil soc
FAO training in Moscow to help monitor, fight ‘superbugs’
27/08/2018
The growing resistance of bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites to antimicrobials is a grave health concern the world over. If nothing is done to limit it, an estimated 10 million people per year will be at risk by 2050, to say nothing of the enormous a
FAO report offers hope for improved food value chains in Azerbaijan
24/08/2018
The Soviet Union collapsed nearly 30 years ago, but its effects linger in the fragmented farm structures and market channels that plague food value chains throughout Europe and Central Asia.
A series of FAO publications is dedicated to improving this iss
Researchers conclude 21 days at sea surveying Black Sea fish
20/08/2018
The Bosphorus, the narrow strait in Istanbul that connects the Black Sea basin to the rest of the world, hosted a special guest on 12 July. Affectionately named “Bilim” (Turkish for “Science”), the oceanographic research vessel (RV) from Middle East Techn
Hungarian folk art festival showcases FAO’s work on rural crafts in Central Asia
17/08/2018
A Hungarian master attentively places his basketry utensils while Konobaeva Venera, a weaving master from Kyrgyzstan, packs up after a weaving workshop. Nearby, other masters from Uzbekistan and Hungary prepare for their time slots in the FAO stand at the
Montenegro looks to Austria to develop recipe for food, agriculture and tourism
16/08/2018
Montenegro is looking to strengthen the links between agriculture, food and tourism, uniting its mesmerising coastline and spectacular mountains with its traditional foods – ranging from speciality cheeses and cured hams to bitter greens and crisp wines.
Threats to bananas take centre stage at FAO, partner workshop in Istanbul
15/08/2018
Bananas – they’re the most exported fruit in the world, and they’re almost everyone’s darling.
But not only humans are fond of them. Plant pests and diseases love bananas, too – especially the soil-borne fungus causing the Fusarium wilt disease, which po
FAO names its new programme coordinator in Ukraine
15/08/2018
Khushnid Sattarov, a professional with broad experience in project management, research analytics and humanitarian strategic planning, took up his duties last week as FAO programme coordinator in Ukraine. He succeeds Farrukh Toirov, who was appointed rece
Uzbekistan sets sights on new forest monitoring system
08/08/2018
With its moves in support of sustainable forest management in the country, Uzbekistan this week is taking another step towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
Today through Aug. 10, more than 30 forestry experts from Uzbekistan, Turkey and t
Belarus reviews food safety system to meet modern requirements
03/08/2018
As one short-term FAO intervention on food safety ends in Belarus, another will soon begin. This is what governmental representatives agreed upon this week in Minsk during five days of talks to conclude the previous project and set priorities for future w