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FAO supports the efforts of Armenian Government aimed to abattoir deve... 15.09.2014

The Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Armenia Sergo Karapetyan hosted the Ambassador of Hellenic Republic in Armenia Ioannis Taghis and the Greek delegation.

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Caucasus and Central Asia beating back hunger 15.09.2014

Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia among the 10 most successful countries in reducing the total number of hungry people.

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Putting family farmers first to eradicate hunger 16.10.2014

FAO report urges enabling the world’s half billion family farmers to be agents of change

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“Feeding the world, caring for the earth”- World Food Day is celebrate... 18.10.2014

Every year World Food Day is celebrated on 16 October.

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2015 - International Year of Soils 23.01.2015

FAO has been nominated to implement the IYS 2015, in collaboration with the UN Convention to Combat Desertification.

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President Sargsyan of Armenia visits FAO 10.04.2015

2015 marks the 20th anniversary of cooperation between FAO and the Government of Armenia

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Urgent Measures Needed to Tackle Pesticide Risks 17.04.2015

Pesticides pose a serious risk to health across many countries of the former SU, including in Armenia

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FAO, Greece Lend Support to Armenia for a Safe, Hygienic Meat Supply C... 28.04.2015

Five new slaughterhouses are a sign of Armenia’s improved capacity for safe, hygienic meat processing

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New Laboratory for Quality Control of Pesticides in Armenia 23.06.2015

Today the Pesticide Quality Control Laboratory has officially been opened

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Armenia’s apricot industry set to flourish 08.07.2015

FAO lays the groundwork for reinvigorated apricot production in Armenia

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FAO assists in raising the efficiency of soil in Armenia 13.07.2015

FAO workshop on issues in the use and conservation of agricultural land

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FAO Workshop on Conservation Agriculture 10.09.2015

FAO in Armenia and Center for Agribusiness and Rural Development invites the journalists to the workshop

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ENPARD supports agricultural cooperation in Armenia 28.09.2015

ENPARD programme supports the development of agricultural cooperation in Armenia

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Outreach lecture at ANAU 16.10.2015

FAO is organizing a session on conservation agriculture

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Armenian farmers learn the best practices of fruit tree pruning 31.03.2016

Workshops on techniques of fruit tree pruning and training is being conducted in 3 regions

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Current issues of brucellosis control 12.07.2016

Current issues of brucellosis control in Armenia and Georgia

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Perspectives of Conversation Agriculture in Armenia 01.08.2016

Development Perspectives of Conversation Agriculture in Armenia

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FAO, UNDP and UNIDO deliver ENPARD as ONE 10.10.2016

UN Food and Agriculture Organization, Development Programme and Industrial Development Organization deliver ENPARD as ONE

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World Food Day 14.10.2016

Secretary-General's Message on World Food Day

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FAO and Armenia signed a five-year cooperation agreement 06.12.2016

Priorities for action are "people centered"

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UN report finds gender inequalities persisting in rural Armenia 14.06.2017

More than 40 percent of economically active women in Armenia are employed in agriculture

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Cooperation with Armenia is a positive example in terms of solving foo... 18.10.2017

Minister of Agriculture of Armenia Ignati Arakelyan today received the Assistant Director General of the United Nations ...

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New aquaculture system in Armenia reduces groundwater consumption 12.12.2017

Model fish farm developed by FAO in Ararat province recirculates 70 percent of flow-through water

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FAO helps smallholders and family farms stride out 13.03.2018

70 experts and government representatives from across Europe and Central Asia will meet in Budapest

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FAO Launches Projects in Armenia to Advance Dairy, Agriculture Sectors 04.04.2018

The new platform for donors active in the agriculture sector is a step forward for the Armenian dairy sector

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Zero Hunger: Our Actions Today Are Our Future Tomorrow 16.10.2018

José Graziano da Silva, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization Director-General on World Food Day 2018

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FAO and WFP Mark the World Food Day 17.10.2018

Vedi N1 Secondary School Staff and Pupils Host the First event of the Week

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World Food Day Activities Conclude in Armenia 20.10.2018

The Armenian National Agrarian University Hosted the Closing Event of FAO

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FAO Works to Increase SDG Awareness in Armenia 30.10.2018

Workshop Gathers Government Officials, Important Partners to Discuss the SDGs Related to Food and Agriculture

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FAO Supports Solving the Land Abandonment Issue in Armenia 05.11.2018

Workshop Participants Discuss the Possible Establishment of Land Consolidation Programme in Armenia

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FAO Builds Comprehensive Agricultural Information Systems 09.11.2018

New, Cost-Effective Approach of Agricultural Integrated Survey Programme Was Introduced

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Promoting the Sustainable Growth of Agriculture 13.11.2018

Closing Event of ENPARD Projects

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Armenia Embarks on National Strategy for E-agriculture 20.11.2018

E-agriculture Aims to Enhance Agriculture and Rural Development through Improved Information and Communication Processes

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FAO Supports Food Loss and Waste Reduction in Armenia 28.02.2019

A One-day Workshop Discussed and Validated a Strategic Roadmap

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Armenia Improves Feed Supply and Processing in its Dairy Sector 13.03.2019

Workshop for Developing Investment Strategy and Roadmap

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FAO, CARD Work with Local Businesses to Improve the Dairy Sector in Ar... 21.03.2019

The Event Focused on Enhancing Market Linkages of Two Countries

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Expanding Food Safety to Promote Nutrition, Combat Obesity 23.04.2019

Calling to Promote Healthy Diets and Lifestyles through Action and Policies

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New Report - Urgent Action to Avert Antimicrobial Resistance Crisis 29.04.2019

Combating Drug-Resistant Infections, Preventing Deaths

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Food Safety Remains a Priority for Armenia 07.06.2019

New Project Designed to Improve Food Safety, Animal and Plant Health

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FAO Workshop Puts Food Security, Nutrition and Social Protection in Fo... 10.06.2019

Improving Policy Decision-Making and Effective Communication for Public Awareness Raising

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FAO Has a New Director-General 24.06.2019

Qu Dongyu of China Elected with the Majority of Votes

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With FAO, Armenia is Learning Better Management of Its Water Resources 12.07.2019

Responsible Management of Water Resources is Essential

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Bolder Actions are Needed to Eradicate Hunger and Fight Obesity 16.07.2019

FAO's Challenges Fundamental for Sustainable Development

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FAO - Armenia Collaboration on the Prevention of Grape Phylloxera Pest... 24.07.2019

Helping the Country to Face the Problem and Take Appropriate Measures

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FAO Project Aims to Protect Indigenous Brown Cattle Breeds 11.09.2019

Improving Farmer Livelihoods in Eastern Europe

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FAO Armenia celebrates the World Food Day 16.10.2019

Pushkino secondary school hosts the main event of the week

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FAO helps address land abandonment in Armenia 28.11.2019

A cooperation agreement was signed the Ministry of Economy and FAO

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FAO provides sound basis for sustainable grape production in Armenia 13.12.2019

Currently, the sector is at a critical phase of its development

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FAO announces scholarships for post-graduate study of agriculture in H... 15.01.2020

Deadline for applications for the 2020-21 programme: 28 February 2020

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FAO announces "International Day of Forests 2020" photo contest 05.03.2020

Capture extraordinary and unusual forest plants or animals with your camera!

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Keeping global food chains alive is crucial amid COVID-19 crisis 01.04.2020

The world must take immediate actions to minimize disruptions to food supply chains

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Mitigating impacts of COVID-19 on food trade and markets 05.04.2020

Joint Statement by Directors-General of FAO, WHO and WTO

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FAO Representative in Armenia and Deputy Minister of Economy discuss F... 05.04.2020

The meeting was organized through Video Conference due to the COVID-19 restrictions

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FAO addresses agricultural land abandonment in Armenia 14.04.2020

The land abandonment is affecting approximately one-third of all arable land in the country

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Global Report on Food Crises reveals scope of food crises as COVID-19 ... 21.04.2020

Annual report on acute food insecurity and nutrition published on 21 April, 2020

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Rural families face the COVID-19 pandemic with more confidence thanks ... 04.05.2020

A rapid assessment have been conducted in two regions of Armenia to monitor the current situation

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The national digital agriculture strategy for Armenia is on its way wi... 07.05.2020

Online consultation helps working group members discuss further steps and share opinion

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FAO addresses challenges of the seeds sector in the region, including ... 11.05.2020

With this new project, the country’s agriculture is becoming more resilient to climate change

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INTERVIEW: In times of a pandemic, everyone has had to adapt to ensure... 08.06.2020

FAO’s food safety and consumer protection officer speaks about FAO's COVID-19 response in the region

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Better land management - better economic, social and ecological sustai... 18.06.2020

New project is designed to support Armenia to achieve land degradation neutrality

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UNECE/FAO studies contribute to sustainable management of precious for... 24.07.2020

24 July 2020, Geneva, Switzerland – The forests of the Caucasus and Central Asia (Armenia, Azerbaij...

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Pandemic’s impact on agrifood production and markets in Eurasia is as ... 04.08.2020

New FAO brief anticipates good cereal production but expects a reduction in regional wheat production and volatility in domestic staple food prices

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Setting the stage to withstand the crisis 07.08.2020

Consolidating social and agricultural approaches with advanced nutrition

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Armenia works towards improving its legal framework to reverse forest ... 13.08.2020

The new National Forest Programme was discussed

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FAO and Green Climate Fund partner for climate change adaptation and g... 19.08.2020

The Green Climate Fund approved a project in Armenia

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Building back better on food and agriculture 17.09.2020

By QU Dongyu, Director-General of Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

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Hand in hand to transform agrifood systems in Europe, Central Asia and... 03.11.2020

Op-ed by QU Dongyu, Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN

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Scholarships on offer for post-graduate studies of agriculture in Hung... 14.01.2021

Deadline for applications for the 2021–22 programme: 28 February 2021

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FAO provides emergency assistance to conflict affected people in Armen... 26.01.2021

The project aims to provide rapid response through provision of agricultural inputs

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FAO supports conflict-affected people in Armenia 17.02.2021

Support packages will include feed for animals, agricultural tools and equipment, fertilizers, vegetable seeds, and materials needed to build or renovate henhouses