Publications are central to FAO's work as a knowledge organization. More than 300 titles per year are published -- usually in multiple language versions -- on topics such as hunger and food security, commodity markets, climate change, nutrition, fisheries, forests, rural livelihoods and much more. New publications Multilingual glossary of biotechnology for food and agriculture
A convenient reference source on CD-ROM for researchers, students, technicians and translators, it can also be of value in discussions at intergovernmental level... details
 The State of the World's Forests 2009
The State of the World's Forests reports on the status of forests, recent major policy and institutional developments and key issues concerning the forest sector. It makes current, reliable and policy-relevant information widely available to facilitate informed discussion and decision-making with regard to the world's forests... details
 The State of the World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2008
A world review of fisheries and aquaculture, including trends and statistics. It highlights issues debated worldwide and profiles future scenarios, providing the most current global view and perspective on fisheries and aquaculture... details
 New light on a hidden treasure - International Year of the Potato 2008 - An end-of-year review
The International Year of the Potato in 2008 was a celebration of one of humanity's most important and universally loved staple foods. This end-of-year review records the Year’s achievements.... details
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