Despite positive results in the fight against hunger in many parts of Latin America and the Caribbean, progress has not been evenly distributed, said FAO Director-General Jacques Diouf at the meeting today in Brazil.
“Climate change and the development of bioenergy sources are new worldwide challenges,” he added. “FAO is encouraging an approach which strengthens the effectiveness and flexibility of farming methods under current conditions, while preparing farmers to cope with the likely long-term changes.”
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