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THE HIGH PRICE OF FOOD HAS A NEGATIVE EFFECT ON AFRICA'S ECONOMIC GROWTH AND SECURITY
[04-30-2008]DEVELOPMENT: Reinventing Agriculture
[04-21-2008]JOHANNESBURG, Apr 15 (IPS) - The results of a painstaking examination of global agriculture are being formally presented Tuesday with the release of the final report for the International Assessment of Agricultural Science and Technology for Development (IAASTD).
Investments in Agricultural Water Critical to Achieve the MDGs
[04-01-2008]The African Development Bank (AfDB), the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD), and the World Bank today called for an increase in funding and a renewed focus on agricultural water management in Africa, including irrigation, drainage and rainwater harvesting.
Women and the Right to Food; International Law and State Practice
[03-10-2008]On the occasion of Women's day on the 8 March 2008, the Right to Food Unit is pleased to announce the publication of a right to food study on.
CROP PROSPECTS AND FOOD SITUATION REPORT
[02-28-2008]THE DOHA ROUND OF WTO NEGOTIATIONS
[02-28-2008]INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF THE POTATO
[02-28-2008]INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF SMALLHOLDER FAMILY FARMING
[02-15-2008]THIS IS THE PROPOSAL THAT THE WORLD RURAL FORUM WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH ALL THE FARMERS' ORGANISATIONS, RURAL NGO, ETC. February 2008.
NEW FAO WEB PORTAL TRACKS MARKET TRENDS
[02-15-2008]To address the need of information FAO has launched a new web portal where facilitates information and analysis on current developments in world food markets
FAO UNVEILS NEW BIOENERGY ASSESSMENT TOOL
[02-11-2008]A decision-support tool developed by FAO will help ensure that countries can enter the rapidly growing field of bioenergy industry to produce benefits for the poor without jeopardizing their food security.
Source: FAO
