More than 40 percent of our daily calories come from just three staple crops: rice, wheat and maize. But there are many thousands of food varieties that are being overlooked that could revolutionize our future of food.
The 26th meeting of the Committee on Agriculture (COAG) runs from 1-5 October. Access the programme and find out more.
Director-General Graziano da Silva and Nobel Peace Laureate Muhammad Yunus stress the links between tackling violence and hunger.
Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) are outstanding landscapes of aesthetic beauty that combine agricultural biodiversity, resilient ecosystems and a valuable cultural heritage.
A Syrian city worker turned refugee learns farming techniques in Turkey.
Over the next two years, the European Union and FAO will focus on building resilience to food crises, addressing climate change, and improving nutrition.
Global leaders have committed to achieving a Zero Hunger world by 2030. It is possible only if we act now. Watch the video to find out more.
Family farmers have an important role in alleviating hunger and poverty. Find out about FAO's work in this area including preparations for the Decade of Family Farming (2019–2028).
FAO is an intergovernmental organization present in over 130 countries. The Organization is comprised of 194 Member States, two associate members and one member organization – The European Union.
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