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 Agriculture :: Support Systems
Deregulation, liberalization and globalization of trade in agricultural products under the new World Trade Organization (WTO) regulations have had a considerable impact on domestic agricultural producers in the region. Small farmers need support not only to be more productive, but also to make their produce more marketable, to reduce heavy postproduction losses and to add value to their products. Rural and microfinance activities are also important tools for agricultural development in the region.

The FAO regional office assists member countries and civil society in developing policies, strategies and methodologies for agricultural support systems and services covering the areas of:

Rural finance and agricultural marketing
Farm management and farm system development
Agro-industry and post-harvest management


News
Ghost paper enters modern age thanks to diligent villagers
the Lao People's Democratic Republic, 15 Jun 2009

Commercialising Asian food products - FAO, EC and DIP cooperation on Geographic Indicators
11 Jun 2009

Media advisory - High quality local foods in Asia aiming to become house-hold names around the world
Thailand, 4 Jun 2009

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Recent Publications

... Management of reusable plastic crates in fresh produce supply chains. A technical guide
RAP Publication - 2009/08
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... Horticultural chain management for countries of Asia and the Pacific
RAP Publication - 2009/06
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Upcoming Meetings
Date
Title Location
8-12 November 2009 Regional Workshop on Wholesale Market Infrastructure and Quality Management

(for information: Jo Cadilhon )
Zhengzhou,
China

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