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Russian partners join SAVE FOOD, aim to reduce food loss and waste
26/01/2017
Today the Dairy Union of Russia, Foodbank Rus, Sfera publishing house, and Tara i Upakovka (Package and packaging) magazine became some of the first Russian organizations to join SAVE FOOD – the Global Initiative on Food Loss and Waste Reduction. An acces
FAO reaffirms commitment to water security for a thirsty sector
25/01/2017
As the ninth Global Forum for Food and Agriculture wound down in Berlin this week, FAO expertise and ideas on the subject of water and agriculture became key “takeaways” for many participants. The Organization was well represented throughout the three-day
Animal welfare issues are subject of increased attention
25/01/2017
A massive increase in animal production over the past few decades has raised a wide range of ethical issues, including concern for animal welfare. Retailers and the food industry are asking for higher animal welfare standards for foods of animal origin, a
Exploring the use of wastewater in agriculture
19/01/2017
Once seen as a problem to be disposed of, municipal liquid waste is now being eyed as an option for addressing water scarcity.
FAO in Europe and Central Asia
13/01/2017
Overview of FAO’s work in Europe and Central Asia – especially the Western Balkans, Caucasus, and Central Asia. Produced by Visiontime
Berlin event to explore what water means for the future of food
12/01/2017
Every January for nearly a decade now, Berlin has been the place to be for key players in the world of agriculture. High-level decision makers, technical experts, researchers and farmers come together to discuss pressing issues affecting agriculture world
FAO Representative in Moldova speaks about a new partnership to benefit Moldova’s agrifood sector
11/01/2017
In this interview, FAO Representative in Moldova, Raimund Jehle, reflects on the importance of a new cooperation agreement concluded recently between FAO and Moldova.
Why was this agreement needed? What will it change for Moldova’s agrifood sector?
This
FAO mounts comprehensive response to new cattle disease in Europe
10/01/2017
Since entering Turkey in 2013, followed by Russia and Greece more recently, a dangerous cattle virus has spread throughout the Balkans and now threatens to move further into Europe. To stop its progress and increase preparedness, FAO is concentrating its
Postgraduate study in Hungary awaits young agriculture professionals
06/01/2017
A group of 30 young professionals with agriculture-related backgrounds will have the chance to enhance their knowledge, experience and career chances with fully funded postgraduate studies in Hungary – under the FAO-Hungary scholarship programme.
Now in
Work of FAO economist recognized by Government of Kyrgyzstan
06/01/2017
For her contribution to livestock sector development in Kyrgyzstan, an FAO economist received public recognition recently in Bishkek.
Anara Jumabayeva, senior economist with FAO’s Investment Centre, is team leader of projects funded by the International