400 million hectares of Guinea Savannah land ripe for commercial farming

One sixth of humanity undernourished - more than ever before

OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2009-2018 published

On World Oceans Day, FAO releases technical guidelines on deep sea fishing

FAO Director General Addresses World Grain Forum in Russia

Climate change mitigation from agriculture could also benefit hunger and poverty reduction

11 projects announced in Tunis to receive grants from treaty on food plant genes

Responses to climate change must protect aquatic ecosystems, fisheries and aquaculture — and make the most of them

Delegates from 120 nations in Tunis to share benefits of treaty on food plant genes

$78.4 million for FAO budget - J. Diouf meets with Prime Minister T. Aso

Italy, FAO, Myanmar sign $5.2 million programme to boost long-term food security

First detailed study of phenomenon warns of impacts to rural communities, but notes possible benefits as well

One-stop shop for policy-makers, farmers, scientists and animal welfare organizations

Better seeds mean higher yields for sunflower sector

FAO training manual to help poor farmers turn into better business people

Historic agreement with FAO

Middle East outbreaks spread as far as Libya

Abandoned, lost or otherwise discarded fishing gear is impacting fish stocks and poses a hazard to boats

Any influenza-like signs in pigs should be reported

Four global organizations state that pork products handled in accordance with hygienic practices are not a source of infection