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African Commission on Agricultural Statistics
4 December 2013, Rome/Morocco
– The value of data collection and coordination in food security goes far beyond the numbers. This is why an unprecedented gathering of experts from 35 countries are meeting in Morocco this week for the 23rd session of the African Commission on Agricultural Statistics (AFCAS). Improving the quality, availability and relevance of data on food and agriculture has become a key priority as Africa strives to develop more effective policies to tackle its persistent food security problems. But what role do these statistics play in food security and how are they relevant to farmers?
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Working towards global food security
2 December 2013, Rome
- Today the 148th Council session opens at FAO headquarters, with ongoing activities all week. The Governing Council - an elected group of representatives from 49 FAO member states - meets twice a year to discuss FAO programming and budgets.
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Philippines: FAO calls for immediate support
27 November, Rome
– Rural survivors of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines need immediate resources for their land. With only a small window of opportunity to plant and harvest crops, assistance is critical to avoid even more tragedy in the wake of this current disaster. The Philippine Department of Agriculture requests that FAO support a cash-for-work scheme, which would cover more than 150 000 hectares and some 80 kilometers of communal irrigation canals.
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Forest producers in the agricultural sector
The aim of the international conference is to share experiences among forest producer organizations. (...)
25/11/2013
2014 International Year of Family Farming
Small farmers as a crucial element for a sustainable agricultural system. (...)
22/11/2013
Q&A with Ellen Muehlhoff
FAO Senior Nutrition Officer, Ellen Muehlhoff, discusses the role of Milk and Dairy products in nutr...
12/11/2013
Women and nutrition
A line-up of prominent leading women participated in an event organized by the Milan Expo. (...)
14/11/2013
Signing ceremony complete for Expo-2015
The UN’s Rome based agencies have signed an official agreement of partnership for the Milano Expo in 2015. (...)
14/11/2013
Hungry Planet 30: World Food Day
Field stories from India, Mali and Vietnam explore different aspects of this year's World Food Day t...
22/10/2013
