$1 billion programme launched to restore land, protect forests
The new programme will begin in Brazil and Indonesia
INTERVIEW-Harness "natural enemies" to fight pests and protect crops - World Food Prize winner
Researchers have trebled production of maize and sorghum without pesticides, herbicides or fertilisers
EXPERT VIEWS-"Earth's fruits must be available for all" says pope on World Food Day
"Clearly wars and climate change are a cause of hunger, let us then not present hunger as though it were some sort of incurable disease"
Mega-mergers will squeeze farmers, push up food prices, experts warn
"We are now in unchartered territory. If the deals on the table go ahead, three firms will control more than 60 percent of global seed and pesticide markets"
Africa tops global hunger index, driven by war and climate shocks
Women, girls and ethnic minorities are most at risk of hunger
FACTBOX-Obesity medical bill could "reach $1.2 trillion" a year by 2025
At least 2.8 million people die each year as a result of being overweight or obese
Create rural jobs for youths to stem flight to cities, says UN
"People can get out of poverty even if they stay in rural areas"
Curb animal antibiotics to stop spread of resistance, say health experts
Infections resistant to antibiotics are the greatest threat to human health
Global initiative aims to end human rabies deaths by 2030
"There is no reason for anyone to die of rabies in today's world"
Weeks left to save East Africa's starving children - World Vision
"We're seeing emaciated children, nearly skeletons"