Press releases
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Territorial Development Training in Rio Grande do Norte and Paraná (Brazil)
15 April 2008
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Urgent measures required to reduce impact of high food prices on the poor
UN agency chiefs highlight role of agro-industries
9 April 2008
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EBRD and FAO call for bold steps to contain soaring food prices
Moves needed now to unlock unused agricultural potential in Eastern Europe
10 March 2008
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Climate change a further challenge for gender equity
How men and women farmers are differently affected
10 March 2008
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Agriculture in the Near East likely to suffer from climate change
The hungry and poor will be mostly affected – FAO meeting debates impact on the region
3 March 2008
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"Biodiversity is vital for human survival and livelihoods", FAO Deputy Director-General says
James G. Butler calls for “urgent remedial action” against hunger and rural poverty
18 February 2008
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FAO unveils new bioenergy assessment tool
Weighs impact on food security
8 February 2008
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2007
Arsenic threat in rice
Reducing arsenic levels in rice through improved irrigation practices
19 December 2007
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Rome UN Agencies urge immediate climate action to avert hunger
FAO Director-General announces High-Level Conference
12 December 2007
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Climate change causing species disappearance in mountain areas
Fresh water, animal and plant species threatened
11 December 2007
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Organic agriculture can contribute to fighting hunger
But chemical fertilizers needed to feed the world
10 December 2007
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Climate change: focussing on how the vulnerable can cope
FAO pilots emerging strategies to alleviate weather-related consequences
7 December 2007
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Education for rural people: 11 African countries join forces to meet the challenge
Synergies identified at a meeting in Rome
5 December 2007
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Opportunities and risks of wood energy production
Greenhouse gas emissions and poverty could be reduced, deforestation could increase
20 November 2007
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Paying farmers to protect the environment?
FAO publishes The State of Food and Agriculture 2007
15 November 2007
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Bioenergy growth must be carefully managed
Global Bioenergy Partnership publishes report on bioenergy in G8 plus five countries
13 November 2007
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International plant gene pool becomes operational
Multilateral system boosts the exchange of plant genetic material
29 October 2007
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Call for more strategic approach to mountain development
Big picture strategy needed to tackle chronic underdevelopment and new challenges like climate change
4 October 2007
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World Habitat Day 2007
"A safe city is a just city"
1 October 2007
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Global plan of action for animal genetic resources adopted
Agreement reached on implementation and financing provisions
11 September 2007
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Living with climate change
Adaptation strategies needed to build resilience
10 September 2007
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FAO sounds alarm on loss of livestock breeds
Calls for urgent action to better manage and use farm animal resources,
safeguard world food supply
4 September 2007
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Climate change likely to increase risk of hunger
Industrialized countries could gain in production potential,
developing countries may lose
7 August 2007
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Benefits and limits of an important biotech tool
FAO publishes study on marker-assisted selection
24 July 2007
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Growing bio-fuel demand underpinning higher agriculture prices
Joint OECD-FAO report published
4 July 2007
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FAO signs agreement with Italian Meteorological Service
Provision of real-time meteorological data and analysis for better
agro-climatic impact assessments
2 July 2007
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Farm animal diversity under threat
One breed lost a month – industrial livestock production biggest factor
14 June 2007
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The next frontier in genetic research: under water
Countries to discuss managing the world's aquatic genetic resources
11 June 2007
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FAO seeks standards for environment and natural resources
International Organization for Standardization Technical Committee 211
Geographic Information / Geomatics
1 June 2007
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Global Bioenergy Partnership web site launched today
Promotes information sharing on bioenergy
9 May 2007
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UN weighs impact of bioenergy
Comprehensive report offers policy framework for decision makers
8 May 2007
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Meeting the food security challenge through organic agriculture
States should integrate organic agriculture objectives within national priorities, FAO says
3 May 2007
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Agriculture key player to stop degradation of vital ecosystems
Environmental degradation could threaten agricultural productivity and food security
25 April 2007
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FAO Committee on Commodities to review impact of oil prices and biofuels
Appropriate trade policy reform can lead to poverty reduction security
23 April 2007
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Top experts to weigh impact of bioenergy
Focus on environment and food security
16 April 2007
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FAO urges action to cope with increasing water scarcity
Improving agricultural practices key
22 March 2007
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Making every drop count
FAO heads UN water initiative
14 February 2007
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Urban farming against hunger
Safe, fresh food for city dwellers
1 February 2007
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Germany commits €2.8 million for projects in Afghanistan, Kenya and Tanzania
Funds to promote biodiversity preservation, sustainable agricultural practices
30 January 2007
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