This year, Koreas crop production has been severely damaged by prolonged dry weather conditions, threatening food security for a large part of its population. It is said that the country has experienced its most severe drought since 2001 and will soon experience major flooding as a result of the severe droughts
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Asia-Pacific forest and farm producers pivotal to improving smallholder livelihoods
Forest and Farm Producer Organisations (FFPOs) from more than 10 countries of Asia-Pacific gathered in Myanmar for the second regional conference to accelerate and scale up implementation of the SDGs in climate-resilient landscapes for the benefit of local farm and forest communities
India, Philippines collaborate to further innovation in the rice sector
Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, inaugurated the Resilient Rice Field Laboratory at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) in Philippines
FAO calls for urgent action to improve nutrition and diets in Asia-Pacific
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
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