New software keys in on fins to save sharks
19/02/2015
Rapid identification of species can help counter illegal trade in protected species
FAO provides urgent assistance to drought-stricken Cape Verde
18/02/2015
Effort aims to build resilience, make agriculture less dependent on unpredictable rains
Ebola-ravaged rural communities in Guinea to benefit from new food security initiatives
17/02/2015
World Bank teams up with FAO and national authorities, provides $5 million for urgently-needed interventions
Fertilizer Use to Surpass 200 Million Tonnes in 2018
16/02/2015
FAO report projects 1.8 percent annual growth as capacity expands faster
Crunching genomes to boost animal health
10/02/2015
FAO and SIB Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics team up to develop high tech tools to fight bird flu and other infectious diseases
Keeping foot-and-mouth disease under control in the Balkans
09/02/2015
Veterinary services test preparedness in simulated disease outbreak exercise
World Expo can give new impetus to efforts to eradicate hunger – FAO Director-General
07/02/2015
"Milan Charter" will help spur global dialogue on pivotal role of hunger and malnutrition in sustainable development
Food crisis escalates in South Sudan
06/02/2015
FAO warns of deteriorating situation, need to expand resilience efforts
FAO to open liaison office in Moscow
05/02/2015
Cooperation between Russia and FAO on agriculture and food security issues to deepen
FAO food price index declines in January, cereal output poised for record
05/02/2015
Wheat, soy oil, pork among main drivers, helped by weaker euro and lower oil prices
Incumbent Director-General only candidate for election
01/02/2015
FAO member countries to vote in June at biennial conference
FAO Director-General attends African Union Summit
30/01/2015
Graziano da Silva lends support to AU’s Malabo pledge to end hunger in Africa by 2025
Lakes and rivers key to livelihoods of millions
29/01/2015
Global Conference calls for recognition, better management of inland fisheries
Farmers in Malawi need urgent help after heavy flooding
28/01/2015
Prompt access to seeds and livestock will help reboot local food production
FAO presents plan for eradicating hunger in Latin America and the Caribbean
27/01/2015
Fight against hunger and poverty on the table at the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States summit
FAO Director-General calls for global action to address food insecurity in conflict areas
26/01/2015
Food insecurity and political instability are interrelated – Graziano da Silva
Funds are running out in battle against Madagascar’s locusts
21/01/2015
Extra $10.6 million urgently needed to avoid resurgence of locust plague
Genetic diversity a hidden tool in coping with climate change
19/01/2015
Raw material of food systems are key to helping agriculture adapt to volatile weather and rising temperatures
Africa Cup of Nations to rally support for home-grown efforts to end hunger
16/01/2015
FAO and CAF kick off “African Football against Hunger”