FAO

November 25, 2020 | Articles

Chinese Deputy Minister to lead UN Food and Agriculture Organisation

Qu Dongyu, the Chinese Deputy Minister of Agricul­ture, was elected as the new head of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations (UN). The term of the ninth Director-General, who succeeds the Brazilian José Graziano da Silva, will run until 31 July 2023, after which a one-time extension is possible.

September 23, 2020 | Articles

FAO photo contest of healthy/unhealthy plants extended

This year the FAO, the Food and Agriculture Organi­sation of the United Nations, is organising a photo competition where amateur and professional photographers can submit their images of healthy and unhealthy plants. The deadline has been extended to 15 January 2021, an excellent opportunity to offer the potato an international platform.