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May 18, 2004   FAO Report Highlights Biotech’s Role in Alleviating Hunger
A newly released report by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United National says agricultural biotechnology is likely to play a role in alleviating global hunger, with farmers in developing countries already reaping benefits from new technological innovations.   The report, entitled "The State of Food and Agriculture," also points to agricultural biotechnology’s emerging benefits to society and the environment.  It cautions, however, that benefits to poor farmers have not been extensive, and that further international efforts are needed to increase access to this new technology.
"Barring a few initiatives here and there, there are no major public- or private-sector programs to tackle the critical problems of the poor or targeting crops and animals that they rely on," the report states.  "Concerted international efforts are required to ensure that the technology needs of the poor are addressed and that barriers to access are overcome."   Based in Rome, the FAO is the world's major body dealing with long-term issues of food supply and is influential in setting global food policy.   Staff contact: Karen Clark Anderson   UN Food & Agriculture Organization website   More on USCIB’s Biotechnology Committee   More on USCIB Food & Agriculture Committee

 

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