Digital technologies for agriculture in Türkiye

01/2025

This study reviews the current state of digital technologies in agriculture in Türkiye. Following a brief review of key trends and challenges in the agriculture sector, the study describes the ecosystem for digital transformation and the current technology supplier landscape. This publication is part of the Country Investment Highlights series under the FAO Investment Centre's Knowledge for Investment (K4I) programme.

AgriTech Observatory

02/2024

The AgriTech Observatory is a virtual space that guides users through the realm of digital agriculture initiatives across Europe and Central Asia. This space can be used by practitioners, innovators, policymakers, researchers, and other stakeholders to explore agritech solutions, good practices, policies, projects, and resources.

Strengthening Capacity in Price and Market Information Systems and Policy Monitoring in Response to COVID-19 and Other Shocks

06/2024

Agricultural price and market information systems (MIS) can play an important role in promoting agricultural development, especially for smallholders and food producers. Sound market information can help to enhance transparency, competitiveness and a more equitable sharing of benefits among key players in marketing systems and promote sustainable food value chain (VC) development.

FAO alerts European countries to enhance preparedness for combating peste des petits ruminants

12/2024

Peste des petits ruminants (PPR) is a highly contagious viral disease of both domestic and wild small ruminants with a mortality and morbidity of up to 90 percent. Peste des petits ruminants has a significant annual economic impact ranging from USD 1.4 billion to USD 1.2 billion. This document highlights FAOs recommendations to curtail the already ongoing outbreak in European Union member countries.

Promoting bioeconomy through agriculture practice in Eastern Europe and Central Asia

01/2025

This report, published by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), explores the promotion of bioeconomy through sustainable agricultural practices in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. The analysis highlights the critical role of sustainable and circular bioeconomy in addressing environmental, social, and economic challenges, particularly in the agrifood sector.

National gender profile of agriculture and rural livelihoods: Georgia

01/2025

The first Country Gender Assessment for Georgia was initiated in 2018, providing an overview of gender dynamics in agriculture and rural development. This comprehensive assessment reviews the progress made since 2018, highlighting critical gaps, new and persistent challenges and progress achieved.

Ukraine: Humanitarian response update

12/2024

Through its Emergency Response Plan (ERP) for 2024, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) requires a total of USD 150 million to assist 821 050 people in rural areas and small farmers by distributing agricultural production inputs to ensure they can rely on their own production.

Celebrating World Food Safety Day in Europe and Central Asia: What happened around World Food Safety Day in 2024?

01/2025

This regional report summarizes what happened around World Food Safety Day (WFSD) in 2024 in Europe and Central Asia Region. We hope it inspires you to join in celebrating food safety and raising awareness on important topics for our health, nutrition and well-being.

Meeting demand through effective management in the fisheries and aquaculture sectors

01/2025

One of the objectives of the project “Enhancing the Visibility of the FAO-Türkiye Partnership Programmes (FTPPII and FTFP)” is to sustain the impacts of completed projects under the Partnership Programmes. This new factsheet showcasing the achievements of the FISHCap Project.

Forest pest contingency plan guidelines for Europe and Central Asia

12/2024

Improving food security and nutrition through cash+ in Kyrgyzstan

10/2024

Kyrgyzstan is a landlocked, lower-middle-income country in Central Asia with a population of 7 million. Between 2012 and 2019 the level of poverty declined significantly, but poverty rates in rural areas remained higher than in urban areas, with healthy diets unaffordable for 48 percent of the rural population and a stunting prevalence of 11.8 percent in 2018.

Forest products annual market review 2023-2024

09/2024

The Forest Products Annual Market Review is meant to help stakeholders navigate the complex interactions of economic policies, market trends and environmental concerns that shape today’s global forestry sector. This year’s Review explores how policy frameworks affect market dynamics, drive sustainability efforts, and promote responsible investment.

Antimicrobial use practices in the livestock sector in Serbia

10/2024

The Understanding Antimicrobial Use in Food and Agriculture series is a compilation of country reports, each describing antimicrobial use (AMU) practices and awareness of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the livestock sector. This issue of the series summarizes the results of interviews performed in Serbia between June and October 2022.

Antimicrobial use practices in the livestock sector in Albania

11/2024

The Understanding Antimicrobial Use in Food and Agriculture series is a compilation of country reports, each describing antimicrobial use practices and awareness of antimicrobial resistance in the livestock sector. This issue of the series summarizes the results of interviews performed in Albania between June and November 2022.

Report of the workshop on management advice for reducing the impact of cormorant predation on fish and fisheries

12/2024

The European Inland Fisheries Advisory Commission (EIFAAC) workshop on management advice for reducing the impact of cormorant predation on fish and fisheries was held in Pula, on 8 October 2024. The workshop reported on the use of EU Birds Directive Article 9 derogations, regulations and management measures to reduce the impact of cormorants on fish populations, fisheries and aquaculture, discussed the outcomes of recent EIFAAC surveys, and some potential regional cormorant management measures.

Report of the Thirty-second Session of the European Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture Advisory Commission

12/2024

The Thirty-second Session of the European Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture Advisory Commission (EIFAAC) was held in Pula, Croatia, from 9 to 11 October 2024. The session discussed the results achieved since 2022 and adopted two new resolutions: On inland fisheries statistics and information for management, and on creating an enabling environment for freshwater aquaculture development.

Building resilience in urban food logistics systems

11/2024

This report explores the transformative impact of recent global disruptions on urban food logistics. Set against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical tensions, it addresses critical challenges such as supply chain resilience, evolving consumer demand, and the need for sustainable infrastructure. It also presents best practices and trends in municipal investments and regulatory measures, aimed at enhancing food security in urban areas.

Digital Villages in Action: Europe and Central Asia

05/2023

The flyer details the activities that are ongoing as part of the digital Villages initiative in REU. Digital Villages enhance rural resilience and food security by providing farmers with digital tools for accessing inputs, market information, and alternative sales channels online. They deliver real-time data on prices, weather, and pests, enabling informed decisions on crop management and purchasing.

FAO’s role in humanitarian mine action

11/2024

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) applies its technical expertise in humanitarian mine action to restore agricultural lands and enhance food security. By prioritizing demining efforts based on agricultural needs and mitigating soil contamination, FAO promotes sustainable recovery in affected areas. This document outlines FAO’s role in humanitarian mine action and its strategic approach to integrating agricultural recovery within mine action efforts.

Strengthening the status of the spouse and partner in Albania’s agricultural businesses

11/2024

In Albania, despite many positive policies and legal developments regarding gender equality, the ownership and management of agricultural businesses remain heavily male-dominated. This policy paper examines the experiences of three European Union countries – Belgium, France and Spain – to showcase good practices for enhancing the role and status of spouses and partners in agricultural businesses.