FAO Food & Agriculture Organization [to 17 May 2014]

FAO Food & Agriculture Organization [to 17 May 2014]
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Crisis-hit farmers receive seeds and tools in Central African Republic
A major operation to distribute seeds and tools has been launched in the Central African Republic to support crisis-hit farming families.
16-05-2014

Syria: Poor crop prospects reflect the impact of continued conflict and drought conditions
Vulnerable families at risk amid expected severe cereal crop reduction in 2014.
15-05-2014

Land ownership still lagging for women in Western Balkans
Even in countries where clear legal protections for women’s ownership of land and property exist, local customs often continue to work against equality for female farmers, according to new data released this week by FAO and the World Bank.
14-05-2014

Potential of insects as resources for animal feed
Wageningen University and FAO host international conference on the role of insects in sustainable food production.
14-05-2014