Home | Committee on Agriculture (COAG) | Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

What is the Committee on Agriculture?

The Committee on Agriculture (COAG) is a Governing Body of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Established in 1971, COAG has over 130 Member Nations and provides guidance on agriculture-related policies, reviews global agricultural issues and trends, and advises on emerging topics. Its key roles include providing technical advice on issues ranging from sustainable crop and livestock production to how to manage land and water resources in a changing climate.

Follow the 29th Session of COAG

ROME (ITALY), 30/09/2024 - 04/10/2024

The 29th session of COAG will take place from 30 September to 4 October 2024, click below to see the programme, follow the Committee via FAO webcast, and check out the latest update on this session.

COAG 29

Join the Committee on Agriculture

Open to all Members which notify the Director-General in writing of their desire to become Members of the Committee and of their intention to participate in its work. The notification may be made at any time but not later than 10 days before the opening date of a session. Membership acquired on this basis shall be considered valid unless the Member has not been represented at two consecutive sessions of the Committee, or has notified its withdrawal from it.