date:Aug 06, 2013
AO begins the most significant restructuring since its founding to decentralize operations, streamline procedures and reduce costs.
1991
International Plant Protection Convention is ratified with 92 signatories.
1986
AGROSTAT (now FAOSTAT), the world's most comprehensive source of agricultural information and statistics, becomes operational.
1981
The first World Food Day observed on 16 October by more than 150 countries.
1980
FAO concludes 56 agreements for the appointment of FAO Representat