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 | African swine fever reaches northern Russia |
| FAO concerned as pig disease jumps from southern Russia to the Baltic The deadly pig disease African Swine Fever (ASF) has jumped 2,000 kilometres from southern Russia to St Petersburg in north-western Russia. The latest outbreak was found near the Baltic city on October 20 confirming the worst fears of FAO experts who have been tracking the virus... |
 | 2050: Increased investment in agricultural research essential |
| Producing more food will largely depend on increasing crop yields, not farming more land Boosting agricultural production to the levels needed to feed an expanded world population will require sharply increased public investment in research and development and widespread adoption of new technologies, farming techniques and crop varieties, according to a new FAO... |
 | GM food safety assessment: |
| tools for trainers While FAO recognizes that genetic engineering has the potential to help increase production and productivity in agriculture, forestry and fisheries, FAO is also mindful of concerns about the potential risks posed by certain aspects of modern biotechnology for human and animal... |
 | Acting together against banana diseases in Africa |
More than 70 million people in 15 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa depend on banana for their livelihood and food supply. Their food security is being threatened by the arrival and spread of two devastating banana diseases - Banana Bunchy Top Disease and Banana Xanthomonas Wilt.... |
 | Newsletter from AGS Division |
| First edition 2009 The Rural Infrastructure and Agro-industries Division has just brought out a Newsletter covering its activities in 2008 and plans for 2009. The Division covers agribusiness, marketing, mechanization, farm management, agro-industries, post-harvest handling, finance and... |
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