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Celebrating 50 Years of AGRIS: Embracing the Digital Age
09/05/2025
As part of the ongoing celebrations for FAO's 80th Anniversary, we are thrilled to commemorate another significant milestone: the 50th anniversary of the International System for Agricultural Science and Technology (AGRIS). This momentous occasion highlights AGRIS's evolution into the digital age...
Expanding the AGRIS Data Providers Network in Swahili-Speaking Communities
07/05/2025
On 23 April 2025, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), through AGRIS and with support from the Information Training & Outreach Centre for Africa (ITOCA), held a high-impact meeting focused on expanding the AGRIS data provider network across Swahili-speaking community...
AGRIS: Bridging Knowledge Gaps in Desert Locust Management
05/05/2025
As desert locust swarms threaten Northwest Africa, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) urges immediate action. Favorable ecological conditions have led to increased breeding, particularly in areas like the Hoggar Mountains in Algeria and Fezzan in Libya. The FAO's Desert Locust Information...
Digitalization in Agriculture: How AGRIS Powers Global Transformation
22/04/2025
In recent years, digital transformation has become a driving force in reshaping agriculture, and 2024 has marked a pivotal point in this journey. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is leading this transformation, prioritizing the adoption of digital tools to improve...
Join the FAO AGRIS webinar “Unlock Global Visibility of Agriculture Research: The Benefits of Joining the AGRIS Network" in Swahili on 23 April 2025 at 14:00 CET
15/04/2025
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) will host a webinar on 23 April at 14:00 CET to explore AGRIS, the International System for Agricultural Science and Technology , and demonstrate the benefits of promoting access to scientific information and digital data on food and...
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