FAO publications update − Issue No. 28, October 2019
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FAO publications update
October 2019 / Issue #28
HIGHLIGHTS
The State of Food and Agriculture 2019
Moving forward on food loss and waste reduction
This report provides new estimated food loss percentages worldwide, from production to retail; it also features guiding principles for interventions to curb food loss and waste.
Forthcoming in Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish
An updated version of the FAO publications catalogue 2019 has been presented on the occasion of the Frankfurt book fair (16−20 October), the largest annual gathering of the publishing industry, where
FAO showcased its publishing programme.
This publication focuses on the development of sustainable mountain agriculture to achieve Zero Hunger in Asia. Based on available evidence, it analyses how mountain agriculture could contribute to satisfying
all four dimensions of food security by making food systems nutrition-sensitive, climate-resilient, economically viable and locally adaptable.
Developing sustainable value chains for small-scale livestock producers
This publication addresses the challenges that small-scale livestock producers face, such as restricted access to markets, which in turn constrains their ability to compete with larger counterparts.
Livestock Environmental Assessment and Performance (LEAP) guidelines
Water use in livestock production systems and supply chains – Guidelines for assessment
Version 1
These guidelines identify ways to optimize water use in livestock production – addressing available monitoring tools, such as water use, productivity and scarcity impact assessments, and international
standards, such as ISO 14046 – to reduce demand for freshwater resources as the global population grows.
FAO agricultural development economics technical study
Access to markets for small actors in the roots and tubers sector
Tailored financial services and climate risk management tools to link small farmers to markets
This report notes that, despite positive results in market linkages and intensified production for roots and tubers, it is necessary to unlock access to credit and provide small actors with risk management
tools to cope with climate variability affecting production and prices.
Fifteen years implementing the Right to Food Guidelines
Reviewing progress to achieve the 2030 Agenda
These guidelines provide practical guidance on ways to implement the right to adequate food in a wide range of policy and programme areas through a human rights-based approach.
Guidelines for increasing access of small-scale fisheries to insurance services in Asia
A handbook for insurance and fisheries stakeholders
These guidelines seek to raise awareness about the needs of small-scale fishers in Asia, build capacity among insurance providers, and promote the responsible and sustainable conduct of fishing operations.
Report of the 2019 Symposium on Responsible Fishing Technology for Healthy Ecosystems and a Clean Environment
Shanghai, China, 8−12 April 2019
This symposium looked at ways to transfer economically healthy and environmentally sustainable technologies by developing countries’ fisheries sectors more quickly than in the past by developing collaboration, including between
research institutions and the private sector.
Commission on genetic resources for food and agriculture
The State of the World's Aquatic Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
This report is an assessment of the current understanding and use of aquatic genetic resources (AqGR) for the benefit and sustainability of aquaculture. It investigates the trends and looks at the roles
of current AqGR stakeholders, research, education and legislation.
The international Code of Conduct for the sustainable use and management of fertilizers
This document promotes the benefits of using fertilizers wisely, preserving the soil by minimizing soil erosion, and employing consistent, sustainable soil management practices.