Highlights
In focus
Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
Learn what FAO is doing with regard to the current pandemic and its impacts on food and agriculture. Check out FAO COVID-19 Response and Recovery Programme.
Event
FAO at the General Assembly of the United Nations
Find out about FAO's participation at the UN General Assembly in New York (15 September - 2 October 2020).
Story
Greener cities, resilient food systems
The recovery from COVID-19 is the opportunity to transform our food systems and green our cities.
Event
FAO Regional Conference for the Near East (NERC), 21-22 September, 2020
FAO is holding NERC 2020 under the theme “Transforming Food Systems to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals”. Learn more.
From the DG
Director-General and senior managers present FAO’s structure and work to new Representatives from Members
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) held today a virtual Induction Seminar to new Permanent and Alternate Permanent Representatives from Members to FAO on many aspects of the Organization’s mandate, structure and work.
Data
FAOSTAT
Food and agriculture data
SDG Indicators
FAO’s Sustainable Development Goals Indicators Portal
HiH
Hand-in-Hand Initiative
AMIS
Agricultural Market Information System
FAM
Food and Agriculture Microdata Catalogue
FishStat
Fishery and Aquaculture Statistics
AQUASTAT
FAO's Global Information System on Water and Agriculture
FPMA
Food Price Monitoring and Analysis
DAD-IS
Domestic Animal Diversity Information System
WIEWS
World Information and Early Warning System on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
FAO/WHO GIFT
FAO/WHO Global Individual Food consumption data Tool
AIDmonitor
Official Development Assistance
INFOODS
International Network of Food Data Systems
Food Loss and Waste Database
Take an in-depth look at what food is being lost and wasted, and where
GLRD
Gender and Land Rights Database
RuLIS
Rural Livelihoods Information System
FRA
Global Forest Resources Assessments
Publications
The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2020
This annual flagship report is jointly prepared by FAO, IFAD, UNICEF, WFP and WHO.
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
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
United Republic of Tanzania
India
United Republic of Tanzania
Republic of Korea
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
China
