This brief provides an overview of the FarMore app, developed under the Inclusive Digital Tools (ATDT) project, part of IFAD and the EU’s Agroecological TRANSITIONS programme. FarMore is a farm-activity monitoring and reporting tool co-designed with farmers, extension agents and cooperatives in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta. Integrated into the national RiceMoRe system,...

In a joint statement released on 24 February 2026, civil society organisations, social movements, faith based actors, Indigenous Peoples, pastoralist and peasant groups from Africa and the Global South call on ICARRD+20 to become a turning point for land justice and food sovereignty. The statement warns that twenty years after...

Here at Food Tank, we talk a lot about the power of optimism and community solidarity to combat feelings of hopelessness and helplessness. And these are not abstract conversations! On the ground around the world, true food system transformation starts with local success stories like the one I want to...

En el cultivo de papa el tizón tardío (Phytophthora infestans) representa un desafío para los agricultores en Colombia, lo que resalta la necesidad de explorar nuevas estrategias para su manejo. En este contexto, el objetivo de este estudio fue valorar la herramienta de apoyo a decisiones (HAD) en la gestión...

Pathogenic Escherichia coli, Salmonella spp. and Campylobacter spp. are bacteria associated with foodborne diseases. This systematic review and meta-analysis investigates the prevalence of these pathogens in foods sold across seven East African Community (EAC) countries and identifies key risk factors for contamination. A comprehensive search for peer-reviewed papers and grey literature was conducted in six...

Cross-country interdependencies have been identified in the FAO’s report "The future of food and agriculture – Drivers and triggers for transformation" as one of eighteen key drivers of agrifood systems. These interdependencies, and particularly commodity dependence and rising debt levels, have also been considered in regional and subregional strategic foresight...

The publication profiles and documents project impact on youth in Lesotho specifically, following the Emergency Support to Smallholder Poultry Farmers project.  

Agriculture is the backbone of Rwanda’s economy, generating more than 30 percent of gross domestic product (GDP), providing over 80 percent of employment (particularly for women), and supplying about 70 percent of export revenues and 90 percent of the national food needs. Despite its importance, the sector remains largely subsistence-based...

This study evaluated the effectiveness of portable, low-cost techniques, specifically colorimetry and visible spectroscopy for discriminating dark, firm, and dry (DFD) beef carcasses during processing in a certified slaughterhouse. Portable, low-cost devices were used for real-time assessments. A total of 523 chilled carcasses were analyzed, of which 449 were classified...

The International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP) 2026 NENA Regional Conference will bring together regional partners, government representatives, technical experts, researchers, and pastoralist organizations to strengthen collaboration and advance sustainable rangeland management across the Near East and North Africa (NENA).

The Arab Forum for Rural Advisory Services (AFRAS) supports the strengthening of inclusive and effective rural advisory services across the Arab region through knowledge sharing, partnerships and innovation.In Libya, agriculture faces major constraints due to limited arable land, water scarcity and climatic variability. Despite its modest economic contribution, the sector...

The Ca Mau province in southern Viet Nam is one of the most drought prone areas of the Mekong Delta. From 2023/2024, an El Niño-induced drought began intensifying in March. When the threshold was met in March 2024, FAO, in close coordination with the Viet Nam Disaster and Dyke Authority...

Cyclone Ditwah made landfall over the central-eastern coast of Sri Lanka on 27 November 2025.It then continued northward and inland. On 28 November 2025, its centre was located over northern Sri Lanka. Cyclone Ditwah triggered one of Sri Lanka’s most severe humanitarian crises in the last two decades and affected...

Las mujeres rurales desempeñan un papel esencial en la producción agrícola y en la seguridad alimentaria, pero enfrentan brechas persistentes que limitan su acceso a recursos, derechos y oportunidades. En este manual se ofrece una metodología práctica para fortalecer sus capacidades, liderazgo y resiliencia frente al cambio climático mediante enfoques...

This report generates, presents and assesses innovative data, and extracts insights regarding land tenure systems and governance frameworks, with special focus on women's land rights and the importance of customary tenure for mitigating climate change and ensuring the protection of biodiversity. Bringing together tenure- and sex- disaggregated data and analyses...

In celebration of World Soil Day (WSD) 2025, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), its Global Soil Partnership (GSP), the European Union through its EU Mission, “A Soil Deal for Europe” and the International Union of Soil Sciences (IUSS) are launching the “Tiny soil detectives” contest,...

This in brief provides a quick overview of the status of land tenure and governance main report. This document provides policy and data highlights that are further explained in the main text with literature and data analysis. It serves as a reference for policymakers, IGOs, civil society, the private sector,...

Rapid and profound changes in the food and agricultural sector in recent years have made transforming agrifood systems an urgent priority. Building on over 80 years of leadership, FAO is committed to advancing this transformation through a systems approach that navigates trade-offs and maximizes co-benefits. This commitment is reflected in FAO...

Resilience in agrifood systems is an urgent challenge, yet effective investment pathways remain elusive. Extreme heat, climate volatility, and mounting pressures on water, energy, and infrastructure are already threatening livelihoods at scale, while fragmented investment approaches continue to limit impact. The question is no longer whether transformation is needed, but how...

Women are central to agrifood systems, yet persistent gender inequalities continue to limit their access to agricultural extension, resources and decision-making. At a time when closing gender gaps could improve food security for 45 million people, these guidelines show how Farmer Field Schools (FFS) can move from gender-blind implementation to...