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African Swine Fever spreads to the Philippines

African Swine Fever

African Swine Fever is spreading fast throughout Asia and has already affected several countries. Recent data from the field reveals outbreaks in Myanmar and now also the Philippines. More than 5 million pigs in Asia have died from the disease or been culled to counter its spread.

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TZH 49 - The women working in crises

The women working in crises

Celebrating women humanitarians is the theme of this year’s World Humanitarian Day (August 19), a day to honor humanitarian efforts worldwide and to rally support for people affected by crises. One country with exceptionally high humanitarian needs is the Democratic Republic of Congo. According to UN figures, this year alone 12.8 million people in DRC will need humanitarian aid as a result of protracted conflict and violence, and the risk of cholera and Ebola. In this podcast, FAO’s Silvia Risi talks about her humanitarian work in DRC and what it means to be a woman humanitarian.

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TZH 48 - Why is hunger still on the rise?

Hunger still on the rise

The number of hungry people worldwide continues to rise steadily according to the latest joint UN report The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2019. FAO Senior Economist Cindy Holleman explains the trends and how it’s still possible to achieve Zero Hunger.

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Qu Dongyu: new FAO Director-General

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Qu Dongyu of China elected FAO Director-General

23/06/2019

Food is a transformative tool

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Bela Gil: 'Food is a transformative tool'

05/07/2019

McDougall Memorial Lecture-41st FAO Conference

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International advocate for children’s and women’s rights delivers FAO’s McDougall Memorial Lecture on food security.

22/06/2019

Refugee numbers on the rise

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Refugee numbers on the rise

20/06/2019

OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2019-2028

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Agricultural output growth to keep food prices low over the coming decade, but many uncertainties are ahead.

08/07/2019

Is fish the new fashion?

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Is fish the new fashion?

18/04/2019