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UN says more support urgently needed to tackle growing food insecurity in the Sahel

Funding gap of $100 million is hampering fight against hunger in the Sahel
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EU and FAO partner to help flood-affected Serbian farms rebuild

Assistance worth € 8 million to target most vulnerable households
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Global plans of action endorsed to halt the escalating degradation of soils

Sustainable soil management essential for healthy soils and ecosystems
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FAO welcomes commitment to fight hunger from the Community of Portuguese Language Countries

Director-General takes stock of FAO's ongoing support to promote food security in Portuguese-speaking countries
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FAO warns of fruit bat risk in West African Ebola epidemic

Organization working to help prevent transmission of deadly virus from wildlife to humans in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone

In Action

New mobile application proves essential to Uganda's veterinarians
The EMPRES-i Event Mobile Application is helping to improve the speed and efficiency of animal disease control in Uganda.
Veterinary help for livestock herders brings relief to Angola
The European Union and FAO are working together to strengthen food security in Angola by boosting its veterinary services.
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Fight Hunger

Understanding the true cost of malnutrition
Understanding the true cost of malnutrition
The cost of malnutrition to the global economy in lost productivity and health care expenditures is staggering.
Blue growth - unlocking the potential of seas and oceans
Blue growth - unlocking the potential of seas and oceans
Time for a sea change in ocean management
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International Year of Family Farming

"Feeding the world, caring for the earth. Family farming in pictures" - Photo contest winner announced
"Feeding the world, caring for the earth. Family farming in pictures" - Photo contest winner announced.
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