FAO Food & Agriculture Organization [to 21 November 2015]
http://www.fao.org/news/archive/news-by-date/2015/en/
[Selected Announcements]

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FAO warns that recent torrential rains and cyclones could favour locust surge
The locust situation in countries normally affected by Desert Locust remained mostly calm in October with only small-scale breeding activity detected, FAO experts said. They noted however, that this could change, in part due to the impact of El Nino in Africa and the tropical cyclones Chapala and Megh in the Arabian Peninsula and the Horn of Africa.
11-11-2015

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From butter beans to pigeon peas: UN launches International Year of Pulses
Pulses, including all kinds of dried beans and peas, are a cheap, delicious and highly nutritious source of protein and vital micronutrients that can greatly benefit people’s health and livelihoods, particularly in developing countries — that was the UN’s message at the launch of the International Year of Pulses 2016 today.
10-11-2015