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FAO Director-General calls for global action on food insecurity in conflict areas

Food insecurity and political instability are interrelated – Graziano da Silva
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Funds are running out in battle against Madagascar’s locusts

Extra $10.6 million urgently needed to avoid resurgence of locust plague
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Genetic diversity a hidden tool in coping with climate change

Raw material of food systems are key to helping agriculture adapt to volatile weather and rising temperatures
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The food systems of the future need to be smarter, more efficient

Graziano da Silva: Competition for resources and energy necessitates a "paradigm shift" – Biofuels should be part of the mix
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Africa Cup of Nations to rally support for home-grown efforts to end hunger

FAO and CAF kick off “African Football against Hunger”

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Helping Uganda’s Agriculture Grow in a Changing World
Faced with a rising population and changing climate, farmers learn new approaches to agribusiness
Rome based agencies work together to ensure food security in Mozambique
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Aboard the EAF-Nansen
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It’s about time we talk about soil!
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South-South Cooperation: “A relationship among equals”
Knowledge exchanges between nations of the global south can offer new solutions for development challenges - FAO Director-General
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