Highlights
In focus
Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
Learn what FAO is doing with regard to the current pandemic.
Event
35th session of the Regional Conference for Asia and the Pacific (APRC), 1-4 September
Forty-Six FAO Member Nations in Asia and the Pacific will chart a course for securing food systems and mitigating the effects of COVID-19 and climate change on agricultural sectors.
Video
Desert locust control operations in Kenya
FAO is also assisting affected communities to get back on their feet.

From the DG
Director-General pays tribute to outgoing WTO Director-General, Roberto Azevêdo
The Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization, QU Dongyu, today congratulated Roberto Azevêdo on his service as Director-General of the World Trade Organization and paid tribute to his efforts to strengthen co-operation between the two agencies.
Data
Stories
From obstacles to orchards in Pakistan
Umer has let nothing stand in the way of becoming a successful entrepreneur
Publications
New digital editions of FAO’s flagship publications
FAO's flagship "The State of the World" publications are now being published in a new easy-to-read digital format.
Digital Agriculture
In East Africa, a race to outsmart locusts with drones and data
With the COVID-19 emergency, East Africa continues to struggle with another crisis - the locust upsurge. Mobile phones, drones and satellites can help win this...
Country Showcase
The brand new FAO country showcase is a space where Member Countries can highlight their agricultural systems, innovations and food products. Take a worldwide tour of local agriculture, beautiful landscapes and typical crops and food. More countries will be available in the upcoming months.
Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems

China

Japan

Republic of Korea

India

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