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Dairy farmers in Montenegro take ownership of local development
24/11/2023
Caucasus and Central Asia experts discuss measures to sustainably combat locusts
22/11/2023
Biodiversity framework tops agenda as experts on Europe’s forests and forest industry meet
21/11/2023
FAO partners with Albania for sustainable and resilient agrifood systems and rural development
16/11/2023
FAO promotes geographical indications for agrifood systems protection
14/11/2023
Virtual training helps understand antimicrobial resistance in food and agriculture
10/11/2023
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) – when antimicrobial drugs lose their effectiveness against microorganisms they should kill – is a global threat that affects human, animal, and environmental health. For effective action to prevent AMR, it is essential that all professionals handling antimicrobial drugs are well aware of this phenomenon and become familiar with the best practices to combat it.
UN agencies of Europe and Central Asia strengthen collaboration at Budapest meeting
09/11/2023
World Food Day 2023 celebrated across Europe and Central Asia
08/11/2023
Experts lay plans for obsolete pesticides in Central Asia, Türkiye during Baku workshop
24/10/2023
It is estimated that around half the obsolete pesticides in the world can be found in the former Soviet Union, with a large portion currently sitting in Central Asia. During Soviet times, the region was an important centre for agriculture, particularly cotton production, with mandatory pesticide application and oversupply.
Transforming agriculture to combat climate change
20/10/2023
World Food Day: Aquatic champions, aid organizations and the food industry unite to raise awareness about water
16/10/2023
Regional leaders agree in Skopje—Sustainable forest restoration is critical
12/10/2023
Finetuning prevention and early detection of African swine fever
09/10/2023
Ecosystem services shine at film festival
06/10/2023
FAO hosts first-ever Science and Innovation Week for Europe and Central Asia
05/10/2023
Innovation and digitalization will shape future food systems in Europe and Central Asia
02/10/2023
Unlocking food loss and waste: a behavioural perspective
29/09/2023
Regional leaders discuss protection of precious land and water resources
29/09/2023
Countries in Europe and Central Asia reconfirm commitment to advance food standards in the region
25/09/2023
Millet: the “forgotten crop” is making a comeback
21/09/2023
The drought-resistant cereal millet is now undergoing a renaissance in its cultivation and consumption as an important crop in sustainable agrifood systems. Türkiye ranks high in the world as a drought-risk prone country. As climate change accelerates the frequency and severi...