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New UN report reveals that hunger in Africa continues to rise
13/02/2019
237 million people affected in sub-Saharan Africa, straining global and continental hunger eradication efforts
International push to improve food safety
12/02/2019
International Food Safety Conference opens with call for greater global cooperation
In 2019, FAO aims to provide 32 million people with livelihoods support to keep them on their feet
11/02/2019
$940 million required to meet urgent needs of food-insecure people in more than 30 countries
FAO Food Price Index rises in January
07/02/2019
Early forecasts for cereal output in 2019 are positive
Working together for the sustainable mechanization of farming in Africa
07/02/2019
FAO and the African Conservation Tillage Network sign a collaboration agreement
FAO and Italy's Unitelma University join forces to promote innovation, international cooperation and capacity development
07/02/2019
The new partnership includes academic programmes focusing on issues related to the Sustainable Development Goals
Achieving sustainable agriculture requires an integrated approach
05/02/2019
FAO launches comprehensive publication that points the way to how we can improve our food systems
FAO and Italy’s FICO Foundation step up efforts to tackle malnutrition and food waste
04/02/2019
New partnership aims to raise public awareness of good nutrition practices and responsible consumption
EU provides €5.9 million for FAO-led efforts to strengthen Yemen's capacity to monitor drivers of food insecurity and hunger
04/02/2019
Comprehensive data means assistance can be targeted to where it is most needed
Japan donates $8 million to boost food and nutrition security in conflict–ridden Yemen
31/01/2019
Putting agriculture back on track is crucial to avert famine in the country facing the world’s worst food crisis
FAO and France Médias Monde strengthen their partnership
30/01/2019
New agreement boosts collaboration between FAO and the state-owned audio-visual media group that includes France 24, RFI and MCD
Africa Center for Climate and Sustainable Development inaugurated in Rome
28/01/2019
Initiated by Italy with FAO and UNDP support, the center has a special focus on Climate Smart Agriculture, access to water, rural women and youth
FAO calls for policies and investments targeting sustainable water use in the Middle East and North Africa
23/01/2019
Graziano da Silva stresses the need to tackle the region’s water and soil challenges to ensure access to locally produced fresh food
FAO chief emphasizes need for inclusive digital innovation
19/01/2019
Director-General, addressing agriculture ministers from around the world, emphasizes need for digital revolution to promote access to new technologies by to work in favor of smallholders
In Africa, investing in rural development and agriculture will offer rural youth an alternative to migration
18/01/2019
FAO Director-General highlights the importance of focusing on the troubled areas of the Sahel
International food commodity prices hold steady in December
10/01/2019
FAO Food Price Index posted a decline in 2018 as only cereal quotations increased
Sites in Iran, Morocco and Spain recognized as important for the world’s agricultural heritage
21/12/2018
FAO’s global agricultural heritage network now comprises 57 unique landscapes
New UN resolutions sharpen focus on plant health, food safety and pulses
20/12/2018
Three new UN international observances highlight relevance of key areas of FAO’s work
The Russian Federation donates $3million to boost food security and nutrition in Syria
19/12/2018
New project aims to restore agricultural livelihoods and strengthen resilience of conflict-affected households in Aleppo
FAO hails landmark UN resolution that enshrines rights of peasants and rural workers
18/12/2018
Resolution also recognizes rural populations, workers and indigenous peoples' contribution to sustainable development and biodiversity