This Regional Priority Programme, implemented since 2016, consists of three main interrelated components.
While international trade policy is usually implemented at the border, adherence to food safety, quality standards, and controls for animal and plant diseases requires the support of national systems for disease prevention and control to facilitate the safe transfer and movement of food and agricultural commodities across borders. This means that a supportive policy environment for agrifood trade encompasses not only border policies, but also policies and institutions at national and enterprise levels. Effective markets and efficient, sustainable value chains will help all actors in the production chain play their part in a cohesive food system.
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Thriving, efficient small-scale aquaculture starts with a reliable fish seed supply
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In aquaculture, seed encompasses the different life stages of the young species – from egg to juveniles. Therefore, improving fish farmers’ access to...
FAO trains farmers in Kyrgyzstan in modern horticultural techniques
10/04/2024
Horticulture can not only help farmers improve their incomes and livelihoods but also offer nutritious food and healthy diets for citizens in Bishkek...
FAO and Tajikistan: a new round of locust mitigation activities
08/04/2024
Locust infestations, aggravated by climate change and environmental factors, are a serious problem for agricultural production in Tajikistan, threatening...
Closing the loop: building a zero-waste food system
28/03/2024
The International Day of Zero Waste reminds us of the need for action at all levels and collaboration among diverse actors. Working together, we can...
FAO boosts animal health training with accredited online courses
27/03/2024
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is taking a leap forward in bolstering animal health training globally. The
New programme addresses zoonotic diseases and strengthens animal health services in Kyrgyzstan
15/03/2024
Zoonotic diseases – diseases that can pass between animals and people – continue to have major impacts on human health and cause economic losses. To...
Slovenia becomes 38th member of the European Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture Advisory Commission
11/03/2024
Slovenia has become the latest country to join the European Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture Advisory Commission. Mateja Čalušić, Slovenia’s Minister...
Investment accelerates resilient and sustainable agrifood sector in Republic of Moldova
25/01/2024
Agriculture is the main source of income for more than half of the population in the Republic of Moldova. To spur investments into the sector and...
Antimicrobial use and resistance in the livestock sector take centre stage in Budapest
12/12/2023
Globally, we are faced with an urgent and unprecedented need to significantly reduce the growing global threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR)...
Innovation and digitalization will shape future food systems in Europe and Central Asia
02/10/2023
In historic Samarkand, Uzbekistan, leading thinkers from around the globe convened for an international conference on food security to discuss a more...
FAO survey closely examines antimicrobial use in Armenia’s livestock sector
13/09/2023
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) hosted a groundbreaking workshop that unveiled the findings of a pioneering survey...
Luxembourg and FAO join hands to protect the livelihoods of livestock-keeping families
04/09/2023
A new FAO emergency and resilience project funded by Luxembourg will provide cash and voucher assistance to 1 500 war-affected...
Warm-water aquaculture in Tajikistan has considerable growth potential
31/08/2023
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in partnership with Mohii Tojikiston, the Tajik national authority responsible for...
Fortifying veterinary training in fighting antimicrobial resistance
26/07/2023
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has announced its commitment to assess the competence of veterinary graduates in the...
Sustainable potato production system developed in Uzbekistan
21/07/2023
Potatoes are cultivated in over 150 countries and consumed all over the world, including here in Europe and Central Asia where it is both an important...
Livestock industry in Central Asia looks into digital solutions to build resilience
18/07/2023
Dairy and meat businesses in Central Asia, especially smaller ones, are being hit by multiple shocks – from the war in...
From Italy to Georgia: regenerating rural communities with agritourism
06/07/2023
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations...
FAO, WHO focus on food safety and One Health
30/06/2023
Food safety saves lives. It is not only a crucial component of food security, but it also plays a vital role in reducing foodborne diseases that are...
Events
11/ 3
2024
Food Systems Talk 6: Unveiling Finland’s journey towards sustainable food systems transformation with the National Convenor
Virtual Event, 11/03/2024
“Plate, People and Planet: unveiling Finland’s journey towards sustainable food systems transformation with the National Convenor”, is the sixth Food Systems Talk organized by the Issue-based Coalition on Sustainable Food Systems (IBC SFS).
27/ 3
2024
Bringing in behavioural perspective to food loss and waste value chain analysis
Virtual Event, 27/03/2024
The webinar will present a case of food loss and waste analysis amplified with a study of the behavioural causes of the issue and the assessme...
11/ 12
2023
Consultation workshop: Responding to the crisis in food, energy and financial systems
Hybrid Event, 11/12/2023
To better understand the impact of the triple crises on food security in Europe and Central Asia and to offer pertinent guidance and support to the vulnerable countries, FAO has commissioned a study on the consequences of the current food, energy and finance crisis on food security in vulnerable countries of Europe and Central Asia. The study is a part of FAO’s Regional Technical Cooperation Pr...
Contact
Mary Kenny
Food safety and consumer protection officer
20 Kalman Imre utca
H-1054 Budapest
Hungary
Tel: +36 1 8141-251
Previous initiatives
See also
Sustainable Development Goals
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