Mexico conference takes stock of conventional biotechnology applications in food and agriculture

Smallholders targeted in sub-Saharan Africa

Participation of small farmers and producers in decision making process is needed

African farmers take advantage of niche sectors on international markets

A partnership aimed at widening access to education and communications technologies in developing countries

FAO asks public to buy fruit trees for school yards

Agriculture, rural development, reforestation key to greener, more productive future

Quake-hit nation candidate for some of $20 billion promised for agriculture

International task force concerned over declining support for H5N1 monitoring, despite disease persistence and spread

World music stars will raise funds for rural communities

FAO publishes key findings of global forest resources assessment

Another $5 million for agricultural inputs in the pipeline

Better data on men and women farmers can shape more effective rural development efforts

FAO publishes new version of handbook on wildland fire management

Study covers the global dairy business from nomadic herds to intensified dairy plants

Poor rains impact food production in Niger, Chad, Burkina Faso and Mali

Developing countries struggle with new challenges getting fish to market

Will channel G8 commitments made in L’Aquila

At FAO regional conference, countries focus on meeting needs of small-scale farmers

Signature by Russian Federation brings total to 16