FAO Food & Agriculture Organization [to 4 July 2015]

FAO Food & Agriculture Organization [to 4 July 2015]
http://www.fao.org/news/archive/news-by-date/2015/en/

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Huge opportunities for agricultural growth in West Africa
West Africa has unprecedented opportunities for agricultural growth, but making the most of them will require more effective regional integration, says a new 400-page book by the African Development Bank (AfDB), FAO and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
2-07-2015

OECD – FAO expect stronger production, lower prices over coming decade
Strong crop yields, higher productivity and slower growth in global demand, along with lower oil and fertilizer prices, should contribute to a gradual decline in real prices for agricultural products over the coming decade, according to the latest Agricultural Outlook report produced by the OECD and FAO.
1-07-2015

FAO Director-General highlights role of trade in food security and the use of public standards to ensure food safety
Global trade can play an important role in improving food security and nutrition and in fighting poverty and hunger while the use of science-based public standards is essential to ensure food safety, FAO Director-General José Graziano da Silva has told participants in the World Trade Organization’s 5th Global Review of Aid For Trade.
1-07-2015

Child Labour in Agriculture
Child labour is defined as work that is inappropriate for a child’s age, affects children’s education, or is likely to harm their health, safety or morals. It should be emphasized that not all work carried out by children is considered child labour. Some activities may help children acquire important livelihood skills and contribute to their survival and food security.
29-06-2015