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20 May 2004: FAO announces World Food Day 2004 Theme "Biodiversity for
It is estimated that about three-quarters of the genetic diversity found in agricultural crops have been lost over the last century. Animal species are endangered . FAO calls for global efforts in conserving, preserving and improving the few species that are left to the future generations.
At the farm level, Asia has adopted good practices in agriculture and maintained species' varieties at a higher level. At a global level, countries will feel encouraged by the coming into force of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture, in June 23, 2004. Again, Peter Kenmore.
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Liliane Kambirigi
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