FAO Food & Agriculture Organization [to 24 October 2015]
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Improving rural livelihoods in the Mediterranean region
FAO and CIHEAM will work together to advance solutions on issues in the region related to food and nutrition security, rural development and improved management of scarce water resources for agriculture.
23-10-2015

UN calls for immediate access to conflict-affected areas to prevent catastrophe in South Sudan
Three UN agencies today warned that extreme hunger is pushing people to the brink of a catastrophe in parts of South Sudan, as a new analysis found that 3.9 million people nationwide now face severe food insecurity.
22-10-2015

U.S. backs FAO efforts to combat global animal disease threats with $87 million
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is backing FAO’s efforts to combat pandemic animal disease threats in Asia, Africa and the Middle East with an additional $87 million in funding covering the 2015-19 period.
20-10-2015

FAO and Mars join forces to strengthen food safety
FAO and Mars Incorporated, one of the largest global food manufacturers, will work together to achieve better food safety and quality along the food chains especially in developing countries.
20-10-2015