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In proclaiming 2009 the IYNF, the United Nations General Assembly noted that "the diverse range of natural fibres produced in many countries provides an important source of income for farmers, and thus can play an important role in contributing to food security and in eradicating poverty and hence in contributing to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals".
More information at the FAO's IYNF website www.naturalfibres2009.org