The UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and its partners are going to convene the Asia-Pacific symposium on sustainable food systems for healthy diets and improved nutrition in Bangkok from 10-11 November 2017, at the Centara Grand Hotel and Convention Centre
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FAO launch banana farming safety handbook
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the Government of Ecuador, on Wednesday 8 November, launched a practical guide for workers in the banana sector to promote healthier and safer work conditions
Korea extends US$9mn to develop rice industry in Ghana
The Republic of Korea has extended US$9mn for the development of a rice industry in the central region in Ghana
ProVeg to discuss animal agriculture at COP23 climate talks
![Climate change is one of the greatest challenges facing humanity and the planet. (Image source: United Nations Photo/Flickr)](/images/jch-optimize/ng/images_Climate____c.webp)
Climate change is one of the greatest challenges facing humanity and the planet. (Image source: United Nations Photo/Flickr)
ProVeg International will discuss the role of animal agriculture at COP23, the latest round of climate talks following the Paris Agreement, which is going to be held from 6-17 November 2017, in Bonn in Germany
IRRI’s MYRice project to improve farmers’ lives in Myanmar
International Rice Research Institute’s (IRRI) five-year research project in Myanmar is making a lasting impact on improving local rice farmers’ ability to adapt to agricultural challenges and respond to market opportunities