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First Chicks Delivered on Viti Levu
Wednesday, 20 April 2016, 4:41 pm | Food and Agriculture Organisation
Today, (Tuesday 20th April) on Viti Levu, 313 small farmers, including women will each take delivery of a box containing approximately 12 day-old chicks. More >>
Improved systems of agricultural statistics needed
Tuesday, 16 February 2016, 10:20 am | Food and Agriculture Organisation
Improved systems of agricultural statistics needed in Asia-Pacific to help the region achieve its Sustainable Development Goals More >>
Thousands run to raise awareness on food loss and food waste
Sunday, 10 May 2015, 2:46 pm | Food and Agriculture Organisation
10/5/2015, Bangkok, Thailand – More than 4,000 dedicated runners have braved the summer heat in Bangkok to promote greater awareness of food loss and food waste in the “Run for Save Food” event organized by the National Jogging Association of ... More >>
FAO calls for emergency support for Vanuatu farmers
Sunday, 22 March 2015, 4:27 pm | Food and Agriculture Organisation
20 March 2015, Rome -- Strong winds, heavy rains and floods resulting from Tropical Cyclone Pam have caused extensive damage to agriculture throughout Vanuatu, including the main food and export crops, livestock, and fisheries infrastructure, FAO said ... More >>
FAO submitted draft plan of action
Wednesday, 20 August 2014, 4:50 pm | Food and Agriculture Organisation
FAO submitted draft plan of action in support of ASEAN vision, objectives and strategies for cooperation in food, agriculture and forestry towards 2025 More >>
Developing bioenergy without threatening food-security
Tuesday, 29 July 2014, 1:32 pm | Food and Agriculture Organisation
Bangkok, Thailand : Pursuing sustainable bioenergy opportunities in Southeast Asia without threatening food security is not just possible but achievable, a UN and multi-agency sponsored workshop heard today. More >>
Sea-level rise threatens Pacific Islands claim to sea
Thursday, 17 July 2014, 1:30 pm | Food and Agriculture Organisation
Nadi, Fiji: Climate change-induced sea-level rise in the world's small island nations continues to be the most pressing threat to their environment and socio-economic development with annual losses estimated in the billions of dollars due to increased ... More >>
Roadmap to push towards goal of zero hunger
Saturday, 15 March 2014, 1:25 pm | Food and Agriculture Organisation
Asia-Pacific countries adopt roadmap to push toward goal of zero hunger and improvements in food security More >>
UN's FAO teams up to combat food insecurity in Asia-Pacific
Sunday, 12 January 2014, 11:59 am | Food and Agriculture Organisation
Two of Asia-Pacific’s leading organizations and institutes have formally pledged to work together to develop innovative approaches in research, education and capacity building to counter hunger, malnutrition and food insecurity in the region. More >>
FAO warns of the risk of a double tragedy in the Philippines
Thursday, 28 November 2013, 1:30 pm | Food and Agriculture Organisation
Immediate assistance from the international community for Philippine farmers is critical to avoid a double tragedy befalling rural survivors of Typhoon Haiyan, FAO announced today. More >>
Quiet Revolution Aboard Shrimp Trawlers
Saturday, 25 November 2006, 3:08 pm | Food and Agriculture Organisation
It is the world's most sought-after seafood commodity: some 3.5 million tons of the many-legged delicacy are pulled from the ocean's waters each year, with another 2.4 million tons raised on aquatic farms. More >>
