Santiago de Chile – Changing patterns of climate variability and extreme weather events are negatively affecting all dimensions of food security and exacerbating other underlying causes of malnutrition in all its forms in Latin America and the Caribbean, according to the 

Beirut - Nearly a third of Lebanon’s population is facing acute food insecurity following the escalation of conflict in late 2024 and recovery from the impact of hostilities on agriculture and the economy is likely to be slow, according to 

FAO Director-General QU Dongyu led the celebration of the Chinese Lunar New Year at the organization's headquarters in Rome today, marking the beginning of the Year of the Snake. The event carried special significance this year as it coincides with FAO’s 80th anniversary, prompting reflections...

The Kingdom of Belgium and FAO share a strong dedication to eradicating poverty, hunger, and malnutrition worldwide. Their partnership is built on a foundation of shared values, a unified vision, and collaborative action to advance the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. By leveraging inn...

The Agri-food Partnership Platform (APP) was launched in 2023 by the Republic of Moldova and seven member countries of the European Union (EU) with support from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). The objective of the Platform is to strengthen support for the dev...

Rome - The rise in nitrogen fertilizers over the past century has significantly contributed to enhancing agricultural production and bolstering food security and nutrition for an expanding global population. Nevertheless, improper use of nitrogen can severely damage air, water, and soil q...

Two four-wheel drive vehicles slither to a halt for the umpteenth time. The route they’re travelling, southeast of Liberia’s capital, Monrovia, is one of the country’s major highways. But the seasonal rains have transformed it into a gooey morass of reddish-brown mud.

Finally abandon...

How much do you know about food loss and waste? Let’s find out! These brainteasers, quizzes, and crosswords will put your knowledge to the test.

Rome/New York – Urgent action, in particular immediate and unimpeded humanitarian access, is required to address the widening famine in Sudan, where almost 25 million people face acute food insecurity, the Deputy Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nati...

Nestled in the town of Berd, in the picturesque Tavush region of Armenia, a group of women are proving the power of sisterhood. Much like the beans they cultivate, these women are strong, and their bonds are deeply rooted.

Beans have long been a staple of rural life, symbolizing resilien...

The benchmark for world food commodity prices declined in December compared to the previous month, led down by a drop in international sugar quotations, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)