“As a country with more sea than land, the marine sector is crucial for our future” - Pereira

Vitamin and mineral deficiencies, stunted growth and obesity figure among the region’s problems

United Kingdom gives $13.7 million to FAO's emergency operations to help food producers in conflict-affected country

Africa Solidarity Trust Fund to support ongoing efforts to eradicate hunger, reduce malnutrition and poverty

Focus on 2025 Zero Hunger target for Africa, youth and inclusion

More investment needed to create new opportunities for young people in the sector, FAO Director-General tells Regional Conference

Focus on smallholder farmers and family farming as Regional Conference for Africa gets under way

Better information on forest resources is vital to halt deforestation

Minister for Trade and Development Joe Costello impressed by the resilience of farmers recovering from Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines

The World Bank, FAO and the government of the Central African Republic sign $8 million agreement to prevent food insecurity worsening

New database most-reliable global view of planetary land cover assembled to-date

Regional Conference adopts FAO work priorities for Asia and the Pacific to address “magnitude of challenges” in improving food security

FAO Director-General calls for “massive effort” to bring a lasting end to hunger in the region

FAO survey shows 25 countries blocked imports after finding traces of GMOs

FAO urges member countries to consider restoration programmes

Improving prospects for local producers of non-processed foods would also help tackle widespread obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases

FAO issues warning as governments meet for Regional Conference for Asia and the Pacific

Commits to long-term livelihood support for farming and fishing communities

International Women’s Day event at FAO eyes role of gender equality in ending hunger and fostering sustainable food systems

European Union, Austria and United Nations food agencies are backing landmark initiative