New estimates suggest global cereal output set a record
01/02/2018
FAO Food Price Index stable; world cereal stocks-to-use ratio heading for highest level since 2002
$1.06 billion needed to help communities in 26 countries fight back against hunger
08/02/2018
As conflicts and climate-related shocks undermine global food security, FAO asks donors to renew their support in 2018
Reaching an important milestone in reducing dangerous “ghost gear”
09/02/2018
Countries agree on international guidelines to mark fishing gear – final step is endorsement by Committee on Fisheries
FAO and Telefónica to boost use of cutting-edge digital technologies to assist farmers in developing countries
12/02/2018
Internet of Things and Big Data to improve access to information related to climate and water management in the Central American Dry Corridor
Sharing ways that agricultural communities learn on their own
14/02/2018
FAO launches global platform to spread the qualities of successful Farmer Field Schools
FAO launches guide to tackle Fall Armyworm in Africa head-on
16/02/2018
Fighting FAW in an integrated, ecological and sustainable way
French research institutes and FAO strengthen collaboration
16/02/2018
New partnership to boost food security and sustainable development around the world
Collaborative Partnership on Forests highlights the importance of halting deforestation for sustainable development
20/02/2018
International conference opens with a call for striking the right balance between human and planetary needs
Hunger uptick in Africa can be reversed
22/02/2018
FAO Director-General rallies African leaders to redouble efforts to build resilience, achieve Zero Hunger
Africa's prosperity also lies in creating decent and attractive jobs for rural youth
22/02/2018
FAO Director-General: explore opportunities along the food chain, including urban food markets
Nearly two-thirds of the population in South Sudan at risk of rising hunger
26/02/2018
Sustained assistance and access critical to prevent hunger reaching its highest level ever
Productive and healthy forests are crucial for meeting sustainable development, climate, land and biodiversity goals
22/02/2018
Political will and concerted action is needed across all relevant sectors to halt deforestation and increase forest area, says international conference
Dry weather conditions and high temperatures likely to reduce harvests in Southern Africa
27/02/2018
FAO warns that food insecurity is set to rise again
To better tackle humanitarian crises, combine relief assistance with development actions
26/02/2018
Timely aid through flexible funding can help farmers stay active, reducing overall humanitarian costs
AgriCord and FAO join forces to enhance support to farmers’ organizations
27/02/2018
New partnership will focus on developing smallholders’ capacities to tackle climate change and improve livelihoods
Green Climate Fund approves first FAO funding proposal, a $90 million project to combat climate change, hunger and poverty in Paraguay
27/02/2018
Project to benefit 17 000 vulnerable families, many from indigenous communities
Dairy and cereals push food prices up in February
01/03/2018
FAO Food Price Index rises 1.1 percent; world wheat output is poised to dip in 2018
Conflicts and weather patterns strain food security
05/03/2018
Erratic rains and rising cereals prices intensify hunger risks around Eastern Africa
New tools for reporting on world’s forest resources launched
05/03/2018
Help countries to compile better data and increase transparency – Google partnership
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Information and communications technologies are essential to the empowerment and success of poor rural women
07/03/2018
UN agencies in Rome to mark International Women's Day