FAO releases today new estimates of the percentage contribution of agriculture to total GHG emissions. The new 

FAO released the FAOSTAT Temperature Change data, with statistics of land surface air temperature (⁰C), disseminated by country and region, with global coverage, over the period 1961–2019, for 190 countries and 37 territories. The FAOSTAT domain was produced in collaboration with the NASA Goddard...

Statistics of pesticides trade are relevant for monitoring of sustainable agriculture. In particular, they can help assess the global movement of pesticides and identify issues in access to the global market of this key agricultural input. The FAOSTAT Pesticides Trade database contains data on...

The FAOSTAT Land Emissions-Forest Land domain contains information on emissions and removals of CO2 from forest land use dynamics. The domain contains information for 214 countries and territories, providing estimates of net emissions to the atmosphere from forests, comprised of emissions from...

FAOSTAT provides statistics at country, regional and global levels on the production, trade and agricultural use of inorganic fertilizers. This brief provides a summary of the global levels of inorganic fertilizers use in agriculture from 1961 to 2018 and their ratio by area of cropland. It also ...

The FAOSTAT Land Use statistics and associated land indicators provide information on the full land use matrix by country, including agricultural land (1961–2018) and forest land (1990–2018). These statistics are based on data collected annually from countries via a standard Land Use, Irrigati...

Livestock statistics made available in FAOSTAT offer valuable information on livestock numbers and production, provided by FAO by country and over a long period. This data is used by the academic community to estimate relevant environmental statistics and indicators, including the availability an...

Emissions from agri-food systems are those generated by farm production activities (crops and livestock), land use change and pre- and post-production processes. Emissions generated in agri-food systems beyond the farm gate have recently started to be quantified in an effort to facilita...

Land use statistics describe activities undertaken for the purpose of economic production, and more recently for the maintenance and restoration of environmental functions. The FAOSTAT domains Land Use, Land use indicators and Land Cover are available for 198 countries and 43 territories over ...

FAOSTAT provides statistics at country, regional and global levels on the production, trade and agricultural use of inorganic (mineral and chemical) fertilizers, by nutrient and by type, for the three primary plant nutrients: nitrogen (N), phosphorus (expressed as P2O5) and potassium (expres...

Global Network Against Food Crises’ partners call for a transformative approach to break the cycle of acute hunger

Recent weather trends associated with El Niño have decimated harvest prospects and point to rising prices and import needs

A significant milestone in FAO's commitment to fostering data accessibility and supporting countries in addressing water-related challenges.

In today's rapidly evolving world, science and technology stand as the cornerstones of progress, driving innovation and shaping our collective future. As we navigate complex global challenges, informed decision-making is paramount, and data plays a pivotal role in guiding policies and investme...

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Monthly Report (April 2024)

April 2024

The Rural Livelihoods Information System (RuLIS) is a set of harmonized household- and individual-level data and indicators on different aspects of livelihoods, including crops and livestock production, off-farm and non-farm income generating activities, households’ composition and ...

Higher international quotations for vegetable oils, dairy products and meat more than offset lower quotations for cereals and sugar

New FAOSTAT data release