Governments from 46 Asia-Pacific countries have convened in Malaysia to consider corrective actions to safeguard the nutrition and well-being of this and future generations
Food & Commodity
FAO declares 2016 International Year of Pulses
The FAO has declared 2016 as the International Year of Pulses to raise awareness on the benefits of pulses and boost global production
France to resume beef exports to Vietnam after 15 years
Following a 15-year ban on beef from France, Vietnam has opened its doors to meat from the European nation following a meeting between French and Vietnamese officials
Food security a fundamental priority at COP21
The Paris Climate Change Agreement, for the first time, has recognised food security as a fundamental priority
Typhoon Lando damages Philippines’ agriculture and livestock production
Typhoon Lando has caused considerable damage to Philippines’ agricultural sector, with preliminary damages projected at US$127mn