FAO's action programme for the prevention of food losses.

Livelihoods Diversification and Enterprise Development Sub-Programme FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS

An interdepartmental programme for Improving support for enhancing livelihoods of the rural poor. Cover photograph from FAO Photo-library This paper was prepared under contract with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). The positions and opinions presented are those of the author alone, and are not intended to represent the views of FAO. The Livelihood Support Progr...

Animal diseases of public health importance.

The Food and Agriculture Organization's (FAO) interest in emerging diseases caused by foodborne pathogens derives from its role as the leading United Nations agency with a mandate for food quality and safety matters. The Food Quality and Standards Service of FAO's Food and Nutrition Division is active in all areas related to food safety and implements the FAO/World Health Organization Food Stan...

Disease prevention and preparedness: the Food and Agriculture Organization Emergency Prevention System.

In 1994, the Food and Agriculture Organization undertook to revitalise its activities in the control of transboundary animal disease by establishing a new special programme known as the Emergency Prevention System (EMPRES) against transboundary animal and plant pests and diseases. The emphasis of the EMPRES livestock component is placed on pre-empting outbreaks and losses experienced by agricul...

FAO's Strategy for a Food Chain Approach to Food Safety and Quality: A framework document for the development of future strategic direction

Agricultural Biotechnologies for Food Security and Sustainable Development: Options for Developing Countries and Priorities for Action by the International Community

This official FAO document is the result of the joint effort of many contributors. Its preparation was coordinated and the text of the draft document finalized by Andrea Sonnino, Senior Agricultural Research Officer in FAO's Research and Extension Division, in collaboration with John Ruane from the ABDC-10 Secretariat. Lead consultant for drafting of the document was Charles Spillane from the N...