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.
Video
Food Heroes
The world is full of food heroes who work hard to ensure that food makes its way from farms to our table. Join the World Food Day poster contest!
Story
It’s alive! Soil is much more than you think
Soil biodiversity is the foundation for human life.
Event
Codex Alimentarius Commission, 24-26 September, 2020
Access the agenda, side event information and other documents for the 43rd Session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission.

From the DG
Director-General held first physical meeting of the Core Leadership Team
Director-General QU Dongyu today held the first physical meeting of the recently established Core Leadership Team, heralding a symbolic step in the return to work at FAO headquarters.
Data
Stories
How an unassuming young woman from Guatemala became a local food hero
María Rebeca knew little about farming - now she’s renowned in her community for her agricultural expertise
Publications
The State of Agricultural Commodity Markets 2020
The new edition focuses on how markets can bring us closer to achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
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)









































