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Tsetse fly genome breakthrough brings hope for African farmers
Understanding DNA code for carrier insect will help scientists working to control livestock disease
Photo: ©FAO/Simon Maina
The changing face of global banana trade
Fewer giants, more opportunities, but tighter competition in global markets, FAO analysis shows
Photo: ©FAO/Raschad Alkhafaji
Climate change’s potential impact must figure in food production efforts
FAO at agriculture forum lauds Morocco for achieving MDG 1, signs South-South Cooperation accord
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Global Oceans Action Summit for Food Security and Blue Growth opens in The Hague
High-level gathering focuses on identifying solutions for healthy oceans

In Action

Bali Serves as a Model for Control of Rabies
Since 2011, FAO has been supporting the Government of Indonesia to rapidly control the deadly rabies virus on island of Bali through an innovative strategy centered on comprehensive mass dog vaccination.
Planting the seeds of recovery in the Philippines after typhoon Haiyan
FAO’s emergency response to Typhoon Haiyan ensured that affected rice farmers could plant in time for the December/January planting season, avoiding a potentially devastating food crisis
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Fight Hunger

Asia-Pacific countries take Zero Hunger Challenge by the horns
Asia-Pacific countries take Zero Hunger Challenge by the horns
Share and enjoy our True or False fact sheet!
7 things you should know about FAO and the Post-2015 development agenda
7 things you should know about FAO and the Post-2015 development agenda
Its title may appear mysterious, but the post-2015 development agenda is real, relevant and taking shape by the day.
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Partnerships

New EU programme to strengthen land governance in ten African countries
Voluntary guidelines applied for the first time – major success in EU-FAO partnership
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International Year of Family Farming

'Feeding the world, caring for the earth'- drawing family farming
'Feeding the world, caring for the earth'- drawing family farming
Children between 8 and 12 years of age in Latin America and the Caribbean are invited to celebrate the International Year of Family Farming by entering this drawing competition.
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In Depth

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Growing greener cities
Report on Latin America and the Caribbean (available in English and Spanish)
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A new approach to health
Focus on root causes and prevention needed
Report
Food Wastage Footprint
Food waste harms climate, water, land and biodiversity
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Tackling climate change through livestock
Major cuts of GHG from livestock within reach
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