Global tea and coffee experts came together today to explore and celebrate the cultural, social, and economic importance of the world’s two most popular beverages including their role in making agri-food systems more efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable.

FAO field schools help Ugandan farmers combat banana wilt, boost production

Soaring prices add 75 million people to global hunger rolls

FAO says US$10.5 million needed to help restart food production

Higher prices spur expansion in area planted in Eastern Europe - output on the rise

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Countries to ensure safe feeding for infants and increase vigilance

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New questions on the future of fish farming

Annual report weighs opportunities and risks of biofuels

New tools help developing-country farmers market organic produce

New World Bank - FAO report reveals “the sunken billions”

Mobilizing science for development

The poor will suffer most

Over 100 contribute to new book by World Bank, FAO and IFAD

European football leagues join FAO to raise awareness

Protectionism, less aid not a solution

Winners of international photography contest announced

Rome ceremony celebrates World Food Day

Mitigating the effects of climate change through sustainable forest management