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28 June 2016
Plant biodiversity has a great relevance to the evolution of mankind from hunters and gatherers to organized agriculture. In fact, Bible mentions about the “Forbidden fruit” and “Garden of Eden” when God created the life forms. They were indications of the importance of the Horticulture. The origin of Botanic gardens...
Plant biodiversity has a great relevance to the evolution of mankind from hunters and gatherers to organized agriculture. In fact, Bible mentions about the “Forbidden fruit” and “Garden of Eden” when God created the life forms. They were indications of the importance of the Horticulture. The origin of Botanic gardens...
30 May 2016
Shyam Khadka, FAO Representative in India, believes that South Asia with its huge population load will be a driving force for global SDGs particularly from the point of poverty reduction and food security. Excerpts from an exclusive interview to OneWorld South Asia:
Shyam Khadka, FAO Representative in India, believes that South Asia with its huge population load will be a driving force for global SDGs particularly from the point of poverty reduction and food security. Excerpts from an exclusive interview to OneWorld South Asia:
25 May 2016
We are pleased to announce that the World Food Day 2016 Contest is now open http://www.fao.org/world-food-day/2016/contest Various support materials can be found on the dedicated web pages including the World Food Day Activity Book forchildren and young people. The Activity Book is an educational tool for teachers, students and anyone...
We are pleased to announce that the World Food Day 2016 Contest is now open http://www.fao.org/world-food-day/2016/contest Various support materials can be found on the dedicated web pages including the World Food Day Activity Book forchildren and young people. The Activity Book is an educational tool for teachers, students and anyone...
24 May 2016
[Source: The Financial Express, Author: Shyam Khadka, FAO Representative in India] On December 21, 2013, the General Assembly of the United Nations voted to proclaim 2016 as the International Year of Pulses (IYP).
[Source: The Financial Express, Author: Shyam Khadka, FAO Representative in India] On December 21, 2013, the General Assembly of the United Nations voted to proclaim 2016 as the International Year of Pulses (IYP).
22 May 2016
A consultative workshop to address antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and emerging zoonotic infectious disease (EID) threats was organized by FAO in partnership with the Government of India. The workshop took place in Kolkata from 20-22 May 2016. This was a unique platform bringing together over 41 key decision makers from government...
A consultative workshop to address antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and emerging zoonotic infectious disease (EID) threats was organized by FAO in partnership with the Government of India. The workshop took place in Kolkata from 20-22 May 2016. This was a unique platform bringing together over 41 key decision makers from government...
