Science

Provides an overview of publicly funded research projects in the agricultural and food science sector, mainly in Germany. Aims and subjects of the research activities of the German Federal Government and the Laender (federal states) can be found.

The global agricultural market information system concerns itself with matters relating to wheat, maize (corn), rice and soybeans. It aims to enhance food market outlook information, by strengthening collaboration and dialogue among main producing, exporting and importing countries, commercial enterprises and international organizations.

The system integrates country-based information from FAO's thematic and statistical databases. Provides country profiles on the state of food, nutrition and agriculture.

A resource and information centre with detailed information on a large range of edible and other useful plants. Most are from temperate regions.

Bibliographic database of citations to the agricultural literature created by the National Agricultural Library and its cooperators.

Online and multilingual databases currently containing over 1 million time-series records covering international agricultural statistics.

Provides links to FAO information on a wide range of topics including desertification, sustainable development, food standards, animal genetic resources, post-harvest operations, agro-biodiversity and farming systems.

Provides access to information on occupational safety, health and injury prevention. Includes information on chemicals and pesticides in fruit and vegetable crops. Features topical guides, links to related sites, news, and contacts.

Database with information on seed identification, dormancy, testing and analysis, development, germination and tetrazolium testing for viability.

Provides information on topics related to agriculture, biotechnology, plant breeding, genetics, seed technology and tissue culture.