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ABOUT THIS BOOK

PUBLISHER: Food & Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

FORMAT: Paperback

ISBN: 9789251305058

RRP: £49.95

PAGES: 156

PUBLICATION DATE:
June 30, 2018

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Founded in 1945, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Serving both developed and developing countries, FAO provides a neutral forum where all nations meet as equals to negotiate agreements and debate policy. The Organization publishes authoritative publications on agriculture, fisheries, forestry and nutrition.