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FAO's SoilFER Programme Highlights the Role of Digital Tools in Building Resilience to Land Degradation
17/06/2026
The World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, observed annually on 17 June, marks the anniversary of the adoption of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification. It serves as a reminder of the scale of land degradation worldwide and of the need for coordinated action to restore...01/ 07
2026
03/ 07
2026
FAO Global Conference on Smart Farming
01/07/2026 – 03/07/2026
In a small field, a farmer checks her smartphone before deciding how much water her crops need today. Thousands of kilometers away, a young agripreneur reviews satellite data to plan the next planting season. Different contexts, shared transformation: agriculture is becoming smarter, more inclusive, and increasingly data-driven.
Child labour in agriculture: harnessing digital tools for early prevention
12/06/2026
Every year on 12 June, the World Day Against Child Labour is a reminder that sustainable agrifood systems cannot be built on the work of children. Child labour remains one of the most persistent challenges in rural development. An estimated 138 million children are engaged in child labour worldwide...
FAO Director-General calls for AI guided by human dignity, inclusion and solidarity
27/05/2026
The Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, QU Dongyu, called for Artificial Intelligence (AI) to be guided by human dignity, inclusion and solidarity, warning that “technological change is moving fast, and we need to ensure social adaptation”. Speaking at...
AI for Development: Why Girls Must Lead the Future of Agrifood Systems
20/05/2026
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming agrifood systems across the world. From climate-smart farming and precision agriculture to digital marketplaces and data-driven decision-making, technology is reshaping how food is produced, managed, and distributed. Yet an important question remains...18/ 05
2026
20/ 06
2026
Global AgriInno Challenge 2026
18/05/2026 – 20/06/2026
The Global AgriInno Challenge (GAC) 2026 is now accepting applications from innovators worldwide working to transform agrifood systems in Small Island Developing States.
Jointly organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Zhejiang University, and Pinduoduo, this sixth edition of the competition places SIDS at the center of global agrifood innovation, regions that face some of the world's most pressing climate and food security challenges yet remain underserved by mainstream technology ecosystems.
Global AgriInno Challenge 2026 Opens Applications for Island-Focused Agrifood Innovation
20/05/2026
The Global AgriInno Challenge (GAC) 2026 is now accepting applications from innovators worldwide working to transform agrifood systems in Small Island Developing States. Jointly organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Zhejiang University, and Pinduoduo, this...
World Telecommunication and Information Society Day 2026: digital innovation for more resilient agrifood systems
18/05/2026
Every year on 17 May, the international community celebrates the World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (#WTISD), marking the creation of the International Telecommunication Union and reflecting on the role of digital technologies in shaping more connected, inclusive, and sustainable...21/ 05
2026
AgriTech Observatory - Navigating Digital Agriculture in Europe and Central Asia: Where We Stand, Where We’re Going
21/05/2026
The FAO Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia (REU) invites researchers, technology providers, UN partners, IFIs and policymakers to a webinar marking a milestone for the region's digital agriculture community: over 1 000 initiatives catalogued by the AgriTech Observatory — and the moment to put them to work through active use, contribution and partnerships.
About the event
