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FAO at COP17: New report warns soil degradation worsening as adoption of proven solutions lags
27/08/2026
Global assessment finds soil erosion remains the most severe threat, while sustainable soil management...
FAO at COP17: Pastoralists are essential partners in rangeland restoration
26/08/2026
Deputy Director-General Beth Bechdol highlights rangeland restoration, the Great Green Wall and the need to scale up investment.
FAO Director-General calls for science and technology to bridge digital, rural and gender divides
26/08/2026
QU Dongyu lauds Asia-Pacific’s progress on food security while calling for science and innovation to tackle persistent hunger, unaffordable healthy...
Greening lands, feeding people: UN awards three Restoration Flagships at UNCCD COP17
26/08/2026
Efforts to restore degraded ecosystems in Brazil’s Cerrado, the Sahel and Saudi Arabia recognized
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FAO Blog
Africa’s potato potential: The path to food security and resilience
In sub-Saharan Africa, where hunger and malnutrition remain acute challenges, potatoes offer a powerful opportunity. Around 33 million smallholder farmers — roughly 80 percent— depend on crops like potatoes for both food and income.
FAO Interviews
Progress on hunger continues, but Africa and new crises raise concerns: FAO Chief Economist
21/07/2026
Interview with Maximo Torero on key takeaways from the SOFI 2026 report