La restauration de terres menée dans le cadre de l’initiative «Grande muraille verte», en Afrique, permet de protéger les populations contre la désertification

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

Dans le sud de l’Angola, le barrage de Chibia, construit sous la direction technique de la FAO, fournit une source d’eau fiable qui permet d’irriguer 750 hectares de terres agricoles et de renforcer la résilience des communautés exposées à la sécheresse.

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.

Les élèves de l’école secondaire St Kizito Namugongo récoltent des légumes frais de leur jardin potager hydroponique. Les légumes entrent dans la préparation des repas scolaires servis quotidiennement, favorisant ainsi une alimentation saine et un apprentissage pratique.

Au Venezuela, la banane est un symbole de subsistance et de tradition depuis des générations, mais, en 2023, le champignon Fusarium race tropicale 4 (TR4) a fait son apparition dans des zones où elle est produite, entraînant une situation d’urgence phytosanitaire.

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.

À Wau (Soudan du Sud), les agricultrices sont le pilier central de leur communauté. Elles mettent à profit leurs connaissances et leurs compétences pour nourrir leur famille. 

Admirée pour son travail dans l’agriculture sous serre et l’apiculture, Sonya Kirgizova est devenue une figure de confiance dans sa communauté, une personne vers laquelle on se tourne pour poser des questions sur les cultures, les organismes nuisibles, la conservation des aliments ou la santé de la famille.