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A key point among the approved measures is the implementation of a more flexible organisational structure, aimed at ensuring agility, optimal cross-sectoral collaboration and better responses to emerging needs and priorities
FAO Council approves new measures to reform the UN agency Read More
The proposed new measures are aimed at improving FAO’s efficiency and effectiveness while avoiding silos and establishing transparency and accountability at the optimal levels
FAO DG proposes to make the organisation agile and efficient Read More
Many of the major issues related to healthy food systems, sustainable agriculture development and responsible environmental stewardship can only be addressed through joint work between countries and relevant partners, FAO DG said
Food, agriculture must play vital part in reaching sustainable future: FAO Read More
FAO emphasised the need for a sustainable and inclusive digitalisation of agriculture for family farmers to benefit
Digital technologies poised to transform agrifood systems Read More
On World Day Against Child Labour, FAO urges greater attention to addressing child labour in local food supply chains
UN agency calls for global push to tackle child labour in agriculture Read More
Leading agriculture organisations from Africa and Asia have joined hands to take on a bold initiative to create a big new industry, with the intent of bringing some ‘Smart Food’ back on the plate as major staples
Africa, Asia join hands to promote Smart Food Read More
Family farmers represent nearly 800 million people and have long been agricultural entrepreneurs and innovators. They manage about 75 percent of the world’s agricultural land and produce about 80 percent of the world’s food
Innovation in agriculture vital to address future food challenges Read More
Four Indian seed companies featured in top 10 of first ever Access to Seeds Index for South and Southeast Asia
New study identifies India as major seed hub in Asia Read More
Cargill’s 2018 annual report provides insight into how the global food and agriculture company built on the positive momentum from a year ago to deliver strong financial results
Cargill’s annual report focuses on vibrant food and agriculture Read More
The Council of the European Union stressed close cooperation with FAO on climate, food waste, antibiotics resistance and many more agricultural issues
EU hails FAO’s role in sustainability in food & agriculture Read More