Montenegro is building on its rich cultural and food heritage and well-preserved natural beauty to become a destination for sustainable tourism. The country’s fast-growing tourism industry already accounts for nearly a quarter of Montenegro’s gross domest

Civil society organizations want to influence the future work of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Europe and Central Asia. With this in mind, a two-day consultation opens in Budapest today, with some 50 participants from several countries

Pine forests in Belarus and neighbouring Ukraine fall on hard times nowadays. Plant pests and natural disturbances such as unfavourable weather and environmental conditions hamper their life and survival. Starting today here in Gomel, Belarus, an FAO-orga

A multi-country programme to support the forestry sector and manage natural resources in Central Asia will soon be underway, as representatives meet in Samarkand to finalize details. The FAO-Turkey Forestry Partnership Programme, funded by the Government

Countries in Eastern Europe and Central Asia need better engagement in global sustainable livestock processes when developing national policies for their livestock production sectors. Solving this problem is one aim of meetings begun today in Uman, Ukrai

Migrating fish species have suffered for centuries from human activities in their natural environment, namely rivers and lakes. Different manmade obstacles have interrupted natural migration paths of fishes that evolved over millions of years.

Kyrgyzstan has all the ingredients needed to be a leader in the production of high quality fruit and vegetables – its unique soil and climate create a perfect environment for horticulture. That’s why the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Industry and Meliora

The digital revolution, with its avalanche of information and communication technology tools, is penetrating all spheres of life, and agriculture is no exception. Experts of e-agriculture, as it is called, are discussing the topic at an international even

An upgraded version of the national Food Price Monitoring and Analysis (FPMA) Tool of the Agency on Statistics under the President of the Republic of Tajikistan was presented today during an event in Dushanbe. The event was hosted by the Food and Agricul

As a landlocked country infused with rivers, springs and freshwater lakes, including the world’s second-largest high-mountain lake, Issyk-Kul, the Kyrgyz Republic has an abundance of freshwater resources for aquaculture. Having realized this, the country