The Yucatán Black Hairless Pig (YBHP) is an indigenous Mexican breed shaped by tropicalenvironments and traditional management systems. This study aimed to characterize itsruns of homozygosity (ROH) and compare its ROH patterns with those of indigenous andcommercial pig breeds worldwide using the GGP Porcine 50K SNP array. After applyingstandard quality-control...

Today, a new wave of innovation is redefining what mechanization means for agriculture, and agriculture in Africa in particular. Early mechanization efforts on the African continent, particularly in the 1960s and 70s, came with great hopes but yielded limited results. Large tractors and imported machinery were often mismatched to end...

Aim of study: To compare the productivity, nutrient content and carbon stock with the reforestation of native trees Cordia gerascanthus and Cariniana pyriformis in an agricultural area abandoned. In Colombia, these species are commonly known as móncoro and abarco, respectively. Area of study: Pure forest of native species planted in the Andean region of Colombia...

For generations, farmers, pastoralists and local producers have been navigating uncertainty, not in theory, but in practice. Kenyan herders, for example, navigate volatile rainfall, shifting prices, pest outbreaks and political instability. In response, they’ve developed adaptive strategies: splitting herds, negotiating land access and diversifying crops and incomes. These are not nostalgic...

Indigenous Tamang women entrepreneurs are empowered to strengthen their allo textile business, learning new skills, improving their livelihoods and preserving this traditional craft for generations to come. 

Millets have been grown for ages and are an important staple crop in arid and semi-arid regions under adverse weather conditions. The traditional practices of millet cultivation, resulting in lower yields, need to be replaced with improved practices. Millets are known for their ecological resilience and nutritional richness and remain...

Knowledge exchange visit to Malaysia sparks new ideas for Vietnamese farmers to implement back home, including embracing digital technologies, incorporating eco-tourism and strengthening agroforestry.

In many rural regions, internet access remains limited, data costs are high, and electricity unreliable. Yet radio continues to reach farmers, pastoralists and fisherfolk every day. Beyond its role as a communication channel, rural radio functions as an inclusive public interest service that strengthens resilience and supports sustainable agri-food systems,...

Formed in 2007, Food Plant Solutions Rotary Action Group (FPS) creates science-based educational materials, which: identify highly nutritious local food plants, explain how to grow them in a sustainable, agroecological way, detail the nutritional value of the plants and describe why human bodies require those nutrients. The resources created by FPS allows people to better...

Rangelands and wetlands in the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) are critical socio-ecological systems supporting biodiversity, ecosystem services, and pastoral livelihoods. This compendium documents 20 best-practice cases from across the HKH, organised around technological innovation, ecosystem restoration and nature-based solutions, water management, sustainable resource use, multiple rangeland benefits, and local governance...

Formed in 2007, Food Plant Solutions Rotary Action Group (FPS) creates science-based educational materials, which: identify highly nutritious local food plants, explain how to grow them in a sustainable, agroecological way, detail the nutritional value of the plants and describe why human bodies require those nutrients. The resources created by FPS allows people to better...

Formed in 2007, Food Plant Solutions Rotary Action Group (FPS) creates science-based educational materials, which: identify highly nutritious local food plants, explain how to grow them in a sustainable, agroecological way, detail the nutritional value of the plants and describe why human bodies require those nutrients. The resources created by FPS allows people to better...

This study highlights the need for more holistic approaches to measuring agrifood system performance in order to fairly assess agroecology alongside alternative approaches. Drawing on reviews, interviews, and workshops held in Burkina Faso, Ghana, and Tunisia, it identifies barriers and opportunities for measuring and advancing agroecological transitions. Key findings stress...

The Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) concluded its twelfth session yesterday in Manchester, UK. During the meeting, delegates approved the Summary for Policymakers of the Business and Biodiversity Assessment Report and reached agreement on several decisions of interest to FAO’s mandate and activities. Businesses are central to halting and reversing biodiversity loss   IPBES launched a new methodological assessment of the impacts and dependencies of business on biodiversity and nature’s contributions to...

Formed in 2007, Food Plant Solutions Rotary Action Group (FPS) creates science-based educational materials, which: identify highly nutritious local food plants, explain how to grow them in a sustainable, agroecological way, detail the nutritional value of the plants and describe why human bodies require those nutrients. The resources created by FPS allows people to better...

The Summary for Policymakers of the Methodological assessment of the impact and dependence of business on biodiversity and nature’s contributions to people will strengthen the knowledge base to support efforts by business to achieve the 2050 Vision for Biodiversity and the objectives of the Convention on Biological Diversity, which are...

In this episode of The Work We Do, we speak with Lauren Phillips, Director of Partnerships and UN Collaboration at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, about why women and youth are central to the transformation of agrifood systems. The conversation draws on FAO’s flagship reports to...

World maize prices remained broadly stable in January 2026, underpinned by ample global supplies, despite logistical constraints disrupting shipments from some export origins. Developments in global wheat prices were mixed, reflecting differing influences across major exporters, including winterkill risks, exchange rate movements, and the onset of new season harvests in...

Este informe sobre apoyo agrícola de emergencia presenta los resultados de la última ronda del Monitoreo de Datos en Emergencias (DIEM-Monitoring), realizada en Colombia entre agosto y octubre de 2025. Se estima que 100 000 hogares rurales necesitan asistencia agrícola de emergencia en Colombia. Este informe proporciona a los actores...

The International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) brought its team together for the annual open day, creating a moment to reflect on the achievements of 2025 and to align on the priorities that will guide the year ahead. Throughout the day, colleagues reviewed key milestones across research, partnerships, and capacity development...