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...

With just 7% of Tajikistan’s land being suitable for agriculture soil erosion represents a major threat to soil and water resources needed for sustainable development of agricultural production. Through the TC project (Assessment of Soil Erosion and Sedimentation for Land Use,...

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...

Cassava is an important staple crop and one of the most strategic crops throughout the tropical world. In sub-Saharan Africa, over 100 million people depend on cassava. For these people, the crop is vital for food security and income generation. But production continues to be...

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...