August 29, 2017

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Promoting neglected and underutilized crop species - FAO and the African Orphan Crops Consortium join efforts to safeguard valuable food resources

February 23, 2017

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World’s future food security “in jeopardy” due to multiple challenges, new FAO report warns - Without additional efforts, the target of ending hunger by 2030 will not be met

December 6, 2016

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World Soil Day hails symbiotic role of pulses to boost sustainable agriculture - New report explores how nitrogen-fixing plants enhance nutritious diets, carbon sequestration and soil fertility

November 22, 2016

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Keeping the focus on grain pulses - FAO dialogue explores nutritional, environmental and economic virtues of growing lentils and beans

October 19, 2016

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Agriculture has big role to play in curbing greenhouse gas emissions - Rapid action needed to put smallholders and food systems on sustainable paths

September 26, 2016

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Transforming agriculture to address climate change and other global challenges - FAO's Committee on Agriculture focuses on innovation to achieve food security and sustainable development

July 18, 2016

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Bridging the gap between forestry and agriculture to improve food security - FAO calls for better coordination between the two sectors towards sustainable farming systems and forest management

July 6, 2016

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OECD and FAO see likely end to period of high agricultural prices but urge vigilance - Food demand to rise strongly in coming decade; production gains alone will not suffice to eradicate hunger - action needed

February 17, 2016

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Agricultural Biotechnologies: Giving voice to family farmers' needs and concerns- Debate and sharing of knowledge at FAO-hosted symposium

November 26, 2015

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Surge in climate change-related disasters poses growing threat to food security - In developing countries the agriculture sector bears much of the economic impact

November 25, 2015

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Growing need to revamp national laws governing pesticides - FAO and WHO release updated guidelines for countries on pesticide legislation and labelling

November 24, 2015

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Making genetic diversity part of climate change adaptation - FAO issues guidelines on conservation and use of world’s genetic resources for food and agriculture

October 14, 2015

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FAO and France urge including agriculture in global climate change debate - More targeted policies and investments needed to adapt agriculture to the impacts of climate change

October 12, 2015

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Committee on World Food Security focuses on SDGs, youth and protracted crises - FAO’s Director-General welcomes delegates to first international meeting since agreement on Sustainable Development Goals

September 1, 2015

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Eight countries to sharpen long-term climate change adaptation strategies - FAO and UNDP join forces under German-funded initiative to raise profile of agriculture in climate change planning

June 18, 2015

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A body of evidence: What climate change implies for global food security and trade - New book assesses climate challenge and ways of coping with it

June 11, 2015

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Preventing the Mediterranean diet from vanishing into the sea - New report explores effects of lifestyle changes, globalization on world’s model diet

April 20, 2015

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Healthy soils are the foundation of food production - Global Soil Week opens with emphasis on soils for development

April 15, 2015

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2050: Water supplies to dwindle in parts of the world, threatening food security and livelihoods - Better policies and more investments needed, including adaptation of agriculture to climate change

April 10, 2015

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Global agencies call for urgent action to avoid irreversible groundwater depletion

March 16, 2015

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Keeping plant pests and diseases at bay: experts focus on global measures - Phytosanitary standards for trade in plants and plant products come under review

March 11, 2015

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New report touts agrocorridors as economic driver - FAO highlights ways large-scale development plans can foster inclusive, sustainable and transformative rural growth

February 20, 2015

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Agriculture must change - FAO Director-General speaks at International Forum on Agriculture and Climate Change

February 2, 2015

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Include genes in climate change plans, urges FAO (SciDev.Net)

January 29, 2015

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Include genes in climate change plans, urges FAO (SciDev.Net)

January 19, 2015

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Genetic diversity a hidden tool in coping with climate change - Raw material of food systems are key to helping agriculture adapt to volatile weather and rising temperatures

January 16, 2015

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The food systems of the future need to be smarter, more efficient - FAO Director-General Graziano da Silva: Competition for resources and energy necessitates a "paradigm shift" – Biofuels should be part of the mix

January 1, 2015

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Maize, rice farming must become more sustainable, says Food and Agriculture Organisation (Standard)

December 23, 2014

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Maize, rice, wheat farming must become more sustainable - World experts agree improved crop varieties need to go hand-in-hand with eco-friendly farming systems

September 29, 2014

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FAO calls for “paradigm shift” towards sustainable agriculture and family farming - Director-General urges support for science-based options in pursuit of global food security