Colombia forges path for native seed policy through two Innovation Policy Lab Workshops in November 2025

10/02/2026

Local farmers in Colombia have long conserved and developed native seeds with distinctive traits, yet their contributions often went unrecognized...

Ethiopia, FAO launch Innovation Policy Lab workshop to boost agri-startups

10/02/2026

FAO, in collaboration with the Ministry of Innovation and Technology (MInT) hosted an "Innovation Policy Lab (IPL) Phase 1 Sensemaking Workshop"...

Multidisciplinary Partnership for Inclusive Agribusiness in Kilifi

04/02/2026

In Kilifi County, agriculture has long been shaped by deeply rooted social norms that influence who makes decisions, who controls income, and whose...

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FAO releases Flexible Voluntary Contribution Annual Progress Report 2024

26/01/2026

FAO has published the Flexible Voluntary Contribution (FVC) – Annual Progress Report 2024,...

Uganda: Isingiro District leverages youth-led innovation to tackle climate-induced migration

23/01/2026

Climate change is increasingly undermining rural livelihoods across Uganda, with Isingiro District among the most affected areas. In the District,...

FAO at a the Mediterranean Innovation Agrifood Week

07/01/2026

A key outcome of the workshop was the presentation of the Regional Food Safety Research and Innovation Network, designed to link research, innovation...

From ice to price: how an ice-machine improve gains for women working in post-harvest fisheries activities in Madagascar

01/01/2026

Madagascar developed a National Plan of Action for Small-Scale Fisheries in support of the Voluntary Guidelines for Securing Small-Scale Fisheries in...

“From being heard to being listened to”: Youth power as a systems change strategy

22/12/2025

When the ovens heat up in Ecuador's Manabí province, Sofía García Muguerza is doing much more than baking. Her cakes and pastries – made with seasonal...

New options for families facing migration

18/12/2025

At 23, Indira Rawat is already familiar with the rhythms of seasonal migration. Each winter, her husband, 25-year-old Man Bahadur Rawat, has left their...

Countries chart priorities to advance special agricultural products, reinforcing national ownership and collaboration

18/12/2025

FAO Member Countries participating in the One Country One Priority Product (OCOP) Initiative are set to strengthen national ownership, scale practical...

In Malawi, AWSAMe collaborates with the government and local communities to promote opportunity crops

12/12/2025

Water scarcity continues to challenge Malawi's agricultural sector. Exacerbated by climate change and the country’s heavy reliance on rainfed agriculture,...

Strengthening national capacity on livestock and climate change

09/12/2025

By equipping stakeholders with advanced tools and methodologies, FAO and Senegal are now joining forces to enhance climate action in livestock systems...

FAO fortalece capacidades gubernamentales en República Dominicana para acelerar el empoderamiento de las mujeres rurales

18/11/2025

La Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Alimentación y la Agricultura (FAO), en coordinación con el Ministerio de Agricultura de la República...

Young changemakers drive agrifood systems innovation: Meet the 2025 Youth Food Lab winners

17/11/2025

The World Food Forum (WFF)’s Global Youth Action Initiative (Youth Initiative) celebrated the 2025 Youth Food Lab (YFL) cohort, at the YFL Global...

Dimitra dominos: How collective action is spurring resilience in Amolatar

06/11/2025

Dimitra Clubs are a community-centered approach backed by FAO. Groups of men, women, and youth come together – engage proactively on issues affecting...

Bangladesh Advances Climate-Resilient Livestock Development: FAO and MoFL Validate Key Findings on GHG Emissions, Policy Coherence, and Mitigation Options

05/11/2025

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock (MoFL) and the Bangladesh...

Sierra Leone strengthens agripreneurship ecosystem with support of FAO HASTEN Programme

05/11/2025

Sierra Leone is stepping up its support for agrifood enterprises through stronger public-private-academic collaboration, with the aim of creating...

Malawi strengthens fish value chain to improve school nutrition and rural livelihoods

04/11/2025

The Government of Malawi and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in partnership with local fisheries cooperatives, are...

FAO enhances approaches to healthy nutrition

29/10/2025

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in partnership with the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture...

Building resilient rural futures in Nepal's mountains: Turning migration into a choice

27/10/2025

In the mountainous district of Jumla, farming has long been the main source of livelihood. For generations families have cultivated apples,...