Восстановление почв в рамках инициативы "Великая зеленая стена для Африки" помогает защищать население от воздействия опустынивания

Five examples of how Africa is rewriting its agricultural mechanization story

The Status of Women in Agrifood Systems in Sub-Saharan Africa report, launched today at the first World Food Forum – Africa, held on the margins of the 34th Session of the FAO Regional Conference for Africa.

The HIH Initiative supports countries facing the highest levels of poverty and hunger by using advanced geospatial and socioeconomic data to identify high-potential areas for agrifood investment. 

ofi works with nearly half a million farmers globally through the sustainability programmes it runs with some of the world’s biggest household brands. 

The Advisory Group provides strategic direction for the CGE initiative, helping to shape its priorities and champion its agenda worldwide.

“The 4 WINS approach captures that insight – showing how gender equality, sustainable resource use and thriving local economies reinforce one another."

A new pilot initiative to expand direct access to finance for forest and farm producer organizations in the United Republic of Tanzania through innovative financial mechanisms was launched this week in Arusha.

The project aims to help cocoa producers adopt sustainable, climate‑resilient agricultural systems by improving farming practices, strengthening technical support and enhancing access to essential services.

Commit to Grow Equality organized an engaging discussion on the margins of CSW70 in New York, hosted by the Rockefeller Foundation

Плотина Чибия на юге Анголы, построенная при содействии технических специалистов ФАО, обеспечивает орошение 750 гектаров сельскохозяйственных угодий и повышает невосприимчивость к внешним воздействиям местного населения, проживающего в подверженных засухам районах. 

Through workshops and exchanges at the event, Sopheap gained practical knowledge on market demand, product presentation, and trade opportunities, learning not only from experts but also from fellow farmers.

Renowned Italian singer and songwriter Elisa addressed the ceremony and shared her reflections on the interdependence between forests and water and their importance for future generations.

Учащиеся средней школы имени святого Кизито Намунгонгского собирают свежие овощи в своем гидропонном огороде. Зелень включается в повседневное меню школьной столовой, что способствует формированию здорового рациона и помогает школьникам осваивать новые навыки на практике. 

In Venezuela, the banana has been for generations a symbol of sustenance and tradition, but in 2023, the Fusarium Tropical Race 4 fungus arrived in producing areas causing a phytosanitary emergency. 

Globally, only about a quarter of land is formally recognized. Land degradation reflects systemic underinvestment in land, often rooted in insecure land tenure.

Across Europe and beyond, women farmers are at the heart of agricultural life. They manage farms, care for landscapes, pass down knowledge, and bring fresh ideas to the fields and communities they serve. Yet, despite their vital contributions, their work too often remains unseen.

New 5-euro silver coin, produced in collaboration with Italy’s State Mint, celebrates women’s essential contributions to agrifood systems

This year’s theme is “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls.”, and falls within the global International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026, throughout which the Rome-Based Agencies will work together to promote policies and investments that expand women farmers’ access to justice, resources and leadership opportunities.

В округе Вау, Южный Судан, женщины-фермеры – главная опора местного сообщества: благодаря приобретенным знаниям и навыкам им удается обеспечивать продовольствием свои семьи.