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

Once seen as a problem to be disposed of, municipal liquid waste is now being eyed as an option for addressing water scarcity.

Overview of FAO’s work in Europe and Central Asia – especially the Western Balkans, Caucasus, and Central Asia. Produced by Visiontime

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

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

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

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

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

The following Master of Science degree courses are being offered in English for the 2017-2018 Academic Year: 1. Rural development and agribusiness2. Horticulture3. Agricultural water management Universities The following universities are participating: