FAO Food & Agriculture Organization [to 7 June 2014]
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Farmers’ battle to cope with climate change could spark rural renewal
Shifting world agriculture to a “climate-smart” approach will not only help prevent future food security crises but holds the promise of sparking economic and agricultural renewal in rural areas where hunger and poverty are most prevalent.
6-06-2014
FAO scaling up operations in South Sudan
FAO is scaling up its emergency response operations in South Sudan despite problems of access and insecurity in parts of the country.
5-06-2014
FAO Food Price Index down for the second consecutive month
Improved production and supply outlook for most commodities influence pricing.
5-06-2014
Action needed to safeguard genetic diversity of the world’s forests
According to the first-ever edition of The State of the World’s Forest Genetic Resources report, half of the forest species reported as regularly utilized by countries are threatened by the conversion of forests to pastures and farmland, overexploitation, and the impacts of climate change.
3-06-2014
Somalia: Late, erratic rainfall raises concerns about harvest prospects and food security
FAO calls for urgent action to scale up support amid already dire situation affecting large numbers of people.
2-06-2014