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Published on November 24, 2014 - 12:43 GMT

New avian influenza’s rapid spread to Europe threatens poultry sector especially in low-resourced countries

Surveillance systems to detect virus outbreaks include laboratory testing. 24 November 2014, Rome/Paris - A new bird flu strain detected in Europe which is similar to strains reported to be circulating in 2014 in Asia poses a significant threat to the …

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Published on November 21, 2014 - 16:18 GMT

New global momentum to eradicate malnutrition

The FAO plenary hall during ICN2. 21 November 2014, Rome – The time is now for bold action to shoulder the challenge of Zero Hunger and ensure adequate nutrition for all, FAO Director-General José Graziano da Silva said today in closing remarks to the …

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Published on November 21, 2014 - 09:43 GMT

Giant spoon symbolizing food security and nutrition for all to represent UN at Expo 2015

The Italian Minister of Agriculture Maurizio Martina and the Director-General of FAO José Graziano da Silva 20 November 2014, Rome - The vision of a world where everyone has enough to eat and has access to healthy diets must be at the heart of new global …

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Published on November 20, 2014 - 13:07 GMT

Pope Francis urges solidarity and concrete action in global nutrition challenge

Pope Francis addressing ICN2. 20 November 2014, Rome - Pope Francis told politicians from around the world to view food and nutrition and the environment as global public issues at a time when nations are more tightly linked with each other than ever …

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Published on November 19, 2014 - 14:19 GMT

Improving nutrition is a collective business

The private sector has an essential role to play in improving global nutrition 19 October 2014, Rome - Governments need to lead the way against hunger and malnutrition, but this effort must be collective and involve parliamentarians, civil society and the …

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Published on November 19, 2014 - 12:48 GMT

Infographic: The Rome Declaration at a glance

The second International Conference on Nutrition (ICN2) is expected to endorse a political outcome document, the Rome Declaration on Nutrition and an accompanying technical Framework for Action to guide its implementation. The Declaration commits countries …

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Published on November 19, 2014 - 10:31 GMT

Countries vow to combat malnutrition through firm policies and actions

The Rome Declaration on Nutrition and a Framework for Action were adopted today at the start of ICN2. 19 November 2014, Rome - In a major step towards eradicating malnutrition worldwide, over 170 countries today made a number of concrete commitments and …

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Published on November 18, 2014 - 17:04 GMT

Lawmakers from over 170 countries are urged to push on nutrition commitments

Discussions during today's parliamentarian event. 18 November 2014, Rome - FAO Director-General José Graziano da Silva today urged lawmakers from around the world meeting in Rome to play their part in transforming into positive results the commitments …

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Published on November 18, 2014 - 11:27 GMT

Nutrition photo contest winner announced

18 November, 2014, Rome - Ryanwil M. Baldovino of Philippines has been selected by FAO's 536,000+ Facebook fans as winner of the International Conference on Nutrition (ICN2) photo contest. His photo, The green season, features a typical rice-planting …

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Published on November 17, 2014 - 17:13 GMT

Civil society gears up for nutrition conference

FAO's Jose Graziano da Silva and WHO's Francesco Branca (right) dialogue with civil-society organizations in Rome. 17 November, 2014, Rome - Civil-society organizations are key players in this week's global nutrition conference, as they are …

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Published on November 17, 2014 - 09:12 GMT

Little book, big data

The "pocketbook" on nutrition provides data connecting nutrition, health and the environment. 17 November 2014, Rome - FAO has published a comprehensive pocketbook of nutrition-related data covering all regions of the world ahead of the Second …

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Published on November 14, 2014 - 08:30 GMT

Aquaculture can grow faster, raising micronutrient supply from fish

Aquaculture has more potential, especially in Asia and Africa. A man feeds his pond fish in Nhan My, Vietnam. 13 November, 2014, Rome - Fish farming will likely grow more than expected in the coming decade, offering a chance for improved nutrition for …

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Published on November 10, 2014 - 10:10 GMT

Farmers and herders in Iraq in dire need of support

An Iraqi shepherd looks after his sheeps in al-Hamdaniyah, 76 km west of the Kurdish autonomous region's capital Arbil, on June 18, 2014, as Iraqis fleeing violence in northern Iraq gather at a nearby temporary camp. AFP PHOTO/KARIM SAHIB)10 November …

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Published on November 7, 2014 - 09:21 GMT

Typhoon Haiyan - One year later

Aerial view of Tacloban City, the Philippines. May 2013 7 November 2014, Rome/ Tacloban - One year after Typhoon Haiyan devastated coastal and farmland areas in the central Philippines, farmers and fishers are well on the road to recovery and building more …

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Published on November 6, 2014 - 09:11 GMT

FAO food price index shows signs of stabilization after summer drop

The global rice harvest is forecast to decline this year, while meat prices dipped in October.6 November 2014, Rome - FAO's monthly food price index was stable in October, as sugar and vegetable oil prices rose to offset declines in dairy and meat …

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Published on November 4, 2014 - 16:44 GMT

Strengthening links between industry and agriculture to build sustainable food systems

Industry and agriculture should compliment each other to bolster economic development and reduce hunger. 4 November 2014, Vienna – Industrialization can be an important tool for poverty and hunger reduction but should not come at the expense of …

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Published on October 31, 2014 - 09:31 GMT

Poor rains followed by floods likely to worsen Somalia food crisis, experts warn

Hargeisa Livestock Market31 October 2014, Nairobi/Rome - After a poor rainy season, parts of southern Somalia are now being hit by severe bouts of floods, further aggravating the already alarming food security situation in the Horn of Africa nation, …

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Published on October 30, 2014 - 17:49 GMT

G-77 countries call for resolve and solidarity in malnutrition battle

Evo Morales and FAO's Jose Graziano da Silva during the G77 nutrition dialogue.30 October 2014, Rome - Evo Morales Ayma, current chairman of the Group of 77 and President of the Plurinational State of Bolivia, urged an expansive reading of state's …

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Published on October 29, 2014 - 10:28 GMT

Central African Republic: farming and families hit by insecurity

An FAO technician working with community members in Samba village. Many rural communities have lost their productive assets and sources of income.29 October 2014, Rome - Widespread looting and insecurity in the Central African Republic have taken a heavy …

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Published on October 28, 2014 - 09:04 GMT

Four in one – new discovery on pest fruit flies

A female oriental fruit fly (Bactrocera dorsalis) laying eggs in the skin of a papaya. 28 October 2014, Rome/Vienna - Four of the world's most destructive agricultural pests are actually one and the same fruit fly, according to the results of a global …

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