Strict vigilance is also required in northwest Africa

Calls for renewed vision and expanded Africa-for-Africa cooperation and South-South Cooperation

Climate change and conflict pose challenges; joint action to deliver on commitments needed - FAO Director-General.

FAO Food Price Index up slightly in March as sugar prices jump

2016 cereal deficit about 53 percent higher than in 2015; food prices soaring as markets collapse

Partnership of FAO with the Italian multinational company takes off

Will boost agricultural output and food security, improve management of natural resources

Phytosanitary standards for trade in plants and plant products come under review

FAO regional conference lends impetus to implementation of Malabo Roadmap, Sustainable Development Goals

FAO welcomes resolution as a leap forward in galvanising international action on nutrition

FAO Director-General urges UN forum to consider measures enabling rural smallholders to prosper

Graziano da Silva emphasizes that fighting hunger and boosting resilient rural livelihoods can lead to peace dividends

International agreement on illegal fishing close to coming into force

Climate event has affected 60 million people; impacts set to increase at least until end of 2016

At leading EU agriculture meeting, FAO Director-General stresses need for collaboration beyond traditional silos

Eight West African countries explore ways of leveraging contribution of forests to water security

Empowering smallholders and rural women and providing social protection are key to achieving food security in the region

Food security worsens further in Southern Africa due to drought

Make collective and individual commitments for achieving worldwide gender equity

Ambassador David Lane meets FAO Director-General José Graziano da Silva