The biotechnology in food and agriculture

Biotechnology provides a set of tools that, if appropriately integrated with other technologies, can be applied for the sustainable development of agriculture, fisheries and forestry, as well as the food industry.

FAO has recently launched a Web site highlighting the role of biotechnology in food and agriculture. The site presents an overview of FAO’s activities in the area, including the organization's official statement on biotechnology. It also provides an introduction to biotechnology in the agro-industry, crop, fisheries, forestry and livestock sectors and a list of news items and events. In addition, the site contains an e-mail forum on biotechnology in food and agriculture, a biotechnology glossary and links to other relevant sites.

More information:
- Biotechnology and food and agriculture

Date of publication: 21/09/2001

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