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Book (stand-alone)Technical bookThe Diversity of Agriculture in Former Soviet and Western Balkan Countries
Policy Studies on Rural Transition No. 2010-2
2010Also available in:
No results found.The aim of this report is to give a comprehensive picture of the effects of transition on agriculture in the 12 selected countries. The countries are (in alphabetic order): Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), Croatia, Georgia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) and Ukraine. The collapse of the Soviet regime caused dramatic changes in Eastern Bloc countries. This is especially true in the agricultural sector. F or example, CIS countries have been faced with a 50% plus decline in agricultural output, which has resulted in a growing agricultural trade deficit. The basic ideas that underpin the future plans of these countries vary greatly. In the Western Balkans the key issue is undoubtedly accession to the EU as early as possible, although this seems like a long process for most of them. In the former Soviet countries in Europe (Western CIS) the transition process has not yet been fully finishe d, so they seem to be concentrating on modernisation. In the Caucasian countries resource management could be the most important area of further development. Although accession to the EU cannot be envisaged in the near future for the selected CIS countries, it is important to mention that the European Union initiated cooperation with them in 2009 with a programme entitled ‘Eastern Partnership’. The twentieth anniversary of the beginning of the collapse is a good opportunity to assess developments in agriculture in these countries, and to evaluate the status of the sector in the light of initial expectations. What are these countries’ main objectives in the field of agriculture? Has agricultural productivity and competitiveness improved? Is it possible for these countries to reach an acceptable trade balance? Are agricultural producers better off? What policy lessons have been learned? What is behind the diversity of individual country performances? performances? -
MeetingMeeting documentBuilding partnerships for technology generation, assessment and sharing in agriculture among West Balkan Countries
Highlights of an FAO stakeholder consultation organized in cooperation with the University of Skopje, The Former Yugoslav Republic Of Macedonia
2007Also available in:
No results found.FAO organized, jointly with the University of Skopje, a stakeholder and expert consultation on building partnerships for technology generation, assessment and sharing in agriculture among West Balkan countries and held from 27 to 29 June 2007 in Skopje, The Former Yugoslav Republic Of Macedonia. The consultation was attended by 35 selected representatives from research, extension and agricultural technology centres, Ministries and FAO consultants, including 28 representatives from Alba nia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia, The Former Yugoslav Republic Of Macedonia and UNMIKKosovo. -
DocumentOther documentCase studies on Quality Products Linked to Geographical Origin Balkans 2008
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No results found.The UZICKA / ZLATIBORSKA GOVEDJA PRŠUTA (HAM OF UZICE / ZLATIBOR) is a meat product, a kind of smoked beef meat, produced in the district of Zlatibor, exclusively in the Municipality of Čajetina and particularly in the village of Mačkat. It is a unique product that has a long tradition in Zlatibor. Traditionally, the smoked meat of Zlatibor is made with beef and the animals (mainly working animals) used to be 4 to 6 years old before being slaughtered so that the smoked meat gets a strong flavour . The LIVANJSKI SIR (LIVNO CHEESE) was originally a sheep cheese, often associated to the Pecorini family but for which the processing method has been inspired and copied from the Swiss Gruyère cheese. The milk is cooked up to 32°C, the rennet is added and the temperature is then increased up to 47°C. Once the curd coagulates, the cheese maker cuts it and reduces it to the size of a wheat seed. The curd and the hey are then put under press in a towel for one day. The cheese is then immerged in b rine for three days and stored for 60 days minimum on wooden board of Smreka, Jela or Bukva. The TETOVKSI KRAV (TETOVO BEAN) is a traditional bean variety which has been protected in 2006 as a PDO by the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYR of Macedonia) state Office for Intellectual Property (SOIP) by a federation of producers association based in the region of Tetovo, in the North West of FYR of Macedonia. This type of beans is well known all over the Balkans and has an important place i n the traditional culinary and food consumption habits.
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Book (series)FlagshipThe State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2019
Safeguarding against economic slowdowns and downturns
2019This year’s report presents evidence that the absolute number of people who suffer from hunger continues to slowly increase. The report also highlights that food insecurity is more than just hunger. For the first time, the report provides evidence that many people in the world, even if not hungry, experience moderate food insecurity as they face uncertainties about their ability to obtain food and are forced to compromise on the quality and/or quantity of the food they consume. This phenomenon is observed globally, not only in low- and middle-income countries but also in high income countries. The report also shows that the world is not on track to meet global nutrition targets, including those on low birthweight and on reducing stunting among children under five years. Moreover, overweight and obesity continue to increase in all regions, particularly among school-age children and adults. The report stresses that no region is exempt from the epidemic of overweight and obesity, underscoring the necessity of multifaceted, multisectoral approaches to halt and reverse these worrying trends. In light of the fragile state of the world economy, the report presents new evidence confirming that hunger has been on the rise for many countries where the economy has slowed down or contracted. Unpacking the links between economic slowdowns and downturns and food insecurity and malnutrition, the report contends that the effects of the former on the latter can only be offset by addressing the root causes of hunger and malnutrition: poverty, inequality and marginalization. -
Book (stand-alone)Technical bookThe future of food and agriculture - Trends and challenges 2017
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No results found.What will be needed to realize the vision of a world free from hunger and malnutrition? After shedding light on the nature of the challenges that agriculture and food systems are facing now and throughout the 21st century, the study provides insights into what is at stake and what needs to be done. “Business as usual” is not an option. Major transformations in agricultural systems, rural economies, and natural resources management are necessary. The present study was undertaken for the quadrennial review of FAO’s strategic framework and for the preparation of the Organization Medium-Term plan 2018-2021. -
Book (series)FlagshipThe State of Food Insecurity in the World (SOFI) 2015
Meeting the 2015 international hunger targets: taking stock of uneven progress
2015This year´s annual State of Food Insecurity in the World report takes stock of progress made towards achieving the internationally established Millennium Development Goal (MDG1) and World Food Summit hunger targets and reflects on what needs to be done, as we transition to the new post-2015 Sustainable Development Agenda. The report reviews progress made since 1990 for every country and region as well as for the world as a whole. Progress towards the MDG 1 target, however, is assessed not only by measuring undernourishment, or hunger, but also by a second indicator – the prevalence of underweight children under five years of age. Progress for the two indicators across regions and over time, is compared, providing insights into the complexity of food security. Overall progress notwithstanding, much work remains to be done to eradicate hunger and achieve food security across all its dimensions. The 2015 report not only estimates the progress already achieved, but also identifies r emaining problems, and provides guidance on which policies should be emphasized in the future. Key factors that have determined success to date towards food security and nutrition goals are identified. The list of factors – economic growth, agricultural productivity growth, markets (including international trade) and social protection – is by no means exhaustive. The report also shows how protracted crises, due to conflict or natural disasters, have deleterious effects on progress in hunger redu ction.