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The FAO Liaison Office for North America works with strategic partners in the United States and Canada to achieve the goal of defeating hunger and malnutrition worldwide. Based in Washington DC, our office provides a neutral platform for knowledge sharing to facilitate the transformation of agrifood systems in order to achieve global food security, leaving no one behind.

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International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists

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Covering about half the world's land, rangelands are home to unique biodiversity and pastoral communities whose livelihoods depend on them. Pastoralists raise animals, contribute to food security, and hold diverse cultural heritage and local and indigenous knowledge, preserving ecosystems across the world. Learn more.

The State of Agricultural Commodity Markets 2026

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The 2026 edition of SOCO examines how markets' growing exposure to shocks, including extreme weather, conflicts, pandemics, macroeconomic pressures and financial crises, are transmitted through trade linkages, and what this means for global food security.

FAO Food Price Index little changed amid mixed commodity price trends

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The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) averaged 130.3 points in June 2026, down 0.4 points (0.3 percent) from its May level. Increases in the price indices for vegetable oils and meat were offset by declines in sugar, cereals, and dairy products.

The Codex Alimentarius Commission strategic plan 2026–2031

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The Codex Alimentarius Commission strategic plan 2026–2031 is now available for download. The Strategic Plan, which was adopted by the 47th session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission sets out a clear, forward-looking framework to strengthen consumer health and fair practices in food trade through science-based standards. It outlines Codex’s vision for the next six years in a rapidly evolving global landscape.

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