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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...
Facing the Avian Influenza: How Research Supports Preparedness and Action
15/04/2025
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) is not just a threat to birds—it’s a growing global concern for public health, food security, and rural livelihoods. This transboundary disease spreads rapidly among domestic and wild birds, causing high mortality rates and devastating economic consequences...
Celebrating Water Knowledge: 5 Key AGRIS Studies Supporting AQUASTAT’s 30-Year Legacy
09/04/2025
At April's beginning, FAO celebrates 30 years of AQUASTAT – the world’s leading open-access database on global water and agriculture. In this context, we also spotlight five key research contributions from AGRIS that amplify the role of data in tackling water-related challenges. Water is central to...
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