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Thailand, 14 May 2008
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Myanmar – Impact of cyclone Nargis on agriculture and livestock: short and medium term provisional estimates
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In parallel to ongoing priority humanitarian aid assistance, we need to start looking at the longer term, in particular as time is running out to secure planting in June of rice seeds for the main 2008 rice harvest. If were are not able to do that in a timely fashion, then the food and nutrition problems in the medium term will not go away.
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Thailand, 8 May 2008
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Cyclone Nargis and fishery in Myanmar
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Cyclone Nargis has affected the same areas in the Ayeyarwady division which were hit by the 2004 tsunami claiming lives and resulting in the displacement of thousands of people. This time around, the impact is believed to be far more severe.
The population of the Ayeyarwady division (approximately 6.
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Thailand, 7 May 2008
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Myanmar’s rice economy - impact of Cyclone Nargis
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Based on the rice crop calendar, Cyclone Nargis which just hit Myanmar may have affected the 2007 secondary paddy crops, which are normally harvested between April and June. However, without a proper assessment of crop damage, it is difficult to gauge how the final 2007 paddy production will be impacted.
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Thailand, 7 May 2008
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Myanmar - impact of the cyclone on livelihoods and food security, agriculture and fisheries
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The cyclone hit 5 states which are predominantly agricultural societies. Rural poor are the most hit.
Damage to annual crops is expected, in particular on rice, oil palm and rubber plantation.
The 5 states produce 65 percent of the countries rice, and have about 50 percent of all irrigated areas.
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Viet Nam, 16 Apr 2008
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Media Advisory - Asia-Pacific Forestry Week: Forestry in a changing world
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Hanoi, 21-26 April 2008
Over 600 participants from more than 50 countries will take part in the first-ever Asia-Pacific Forestry Week in Hanoi from 21 to 26 April 2008. This first-of-its-kind gathering is the largest and most significant forestry-related event in the region in 2008.
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India, 10 Apr 2008
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Indian Prime Minister awarded FAO Agricola Medal
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Singh lauded for boosting Indian agriculture
New Delhi - FAO Director-General Jacques Diouf today conferred the UN organization’s highest award, the Agricola Medal, on Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in recognition of his contribution to agricultural development and the reduction of hunger and poverty.
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27 Mar 2008
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The role of coastal forests in the mitigation of tsunami impacts
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An FAO publication on "The role of coastal forests in the mitigation of tsunami impacts"' is now available on the FAO tsunami website.
The publication, produced by the Government of Finland funded FAO "Forestry programme for early rehabilitation in Asian tsunami-affected countries", addresses the physical aspects of coastal protection against...
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10 Mar 2008
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Invitation to the Global Agro-industries e-forum
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A Global Agro-Industries Forum - Improving competitiveness and development impact - will be held in New Delhi, India from 8 to 11 April 2008, organized by FAO in partnership with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Government of India (GOI).
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Thailand, 6 Mar 2008
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Managing critical tropical delta systems – Report of Delta 2007 Conference
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Tropical coastal deltas represent one of the most diverse and rapidly changing biophysical regions in the developing world. These deltas are home to large population centers such as Bangkok, Dhaka and Yangon, and are significant centers of agricultural production and industrial development.
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Samoa, 5 Mar 2008
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Sheep - the latest addition to Samoan cultural practises
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Since 2004, Samoa has embarked on an ambitious plan to introduce sheep farming with the import of 40 ewes and four rams from Fiji. Three years later, supported by a carefully chosen breeding programme and the birth of many twins and triplets, the stock of sheep has increased six-fold and now totals 248 lambs.
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Afghanistan, 29 Feb 2008
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Extreme cold hits farmers in Afghanistan
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Livestock devastated - high fuel, cereal prices reduce poor’s access to food
Rome – Extreme cold has devastated the Afghan livestock sector, killing over 300 000 animals since late December and seriously affecting livelihoods. High prices for fuel, vegetable oil and cereals are compounding the vulnerability of poor households, reducing their...
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Philippines, 20 Feb 2008
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Fighting hunger in the Philippines
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In 2003, 24 percent of Filipino families had incomes below the annual per capita poverty threshold of P12 475, or around 4 million poor families. Of these, close to 1.7 million families had a monthly income less than the food threshold and are referred to as “food-poor”.
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Thailand, 9 Feb 2008
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FAO and partners to organize the first Asia-Pacific Forestry Week
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FAO is organizing the first-ever Asia-Pacific Forestry Week in coordination with various other regional and international partners. Forestry Week will be held in Hanoi, Viet Nam, from 21 to 26 April 2008.
The event will bring together as many as 500 forestry and natural resources officials and specialists from governments, non-governmental...
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