Publications
The State of Food and Agriculture 2025
01/11/2025
The 2025 edition of The State of Food and Agriculture explores the theme “Addressing land degradation across landholding scales”. It examines the implications of human-induced land degradation for agricultural production, producers of all scales and vulnerable populations. 148
Promoting the dissemination and uptake of the Voluntary Guidelines on Gender Equality and Women’s and Girls’ Empowerment in the Context of Food Security and Nutrition
01/10/2025
The Voluntary Guidelines on Gender Equality and Women’s and Girls’ Empowerment in the Context of Food Security and Nutrition (VG-GEWGE) provide an important normative umbrella and entry point for the development of policies and programmes at country level addressing the root causes of gender-based discrimination, including rigid social norms. 4 p.
Montenegro: National gender profile of agriculture and rural livelihoods (Country Gender Assessment Series)
01/10/2025
FAO’s first Country Gender Assessment for Montenegro explores the status of women and men in agriculture and rural development, identifying persistent gender gaps and opportunities to advance equality in agrifood systems. 114 p.
Guidance on how to integrate gender and youth in phytosanitary capacity evaluations
01/10/2025
This guide provides practical recommendations for integrating gender and youth considerations into the phytosanitary capacity evaluation (PCE) process. 56 p.
The status of women in agrifood systems in sub-Saharan Africa - Overview
02/09/2025
This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the status of women in agrifood systems in sub-Saharan Africa, highlighting their vital yet often undervalued roles. 48 p.
Gender equality and climate change: A synthesis of knowledge in agrifood systems
01/09/2025
This report explores the intersection of gender equality, climate change and agriculture in the lives of smallholder farmers and the important role that gender-responsive climate-smart agriculture plays in achieving food security and building inclusive and resilient agrifood systems. 135 p.
Europe and Central Asia Gender Newsletter, August 2025 – Issue #19
01/09/2025
This edition highlights the launch of the Country Gender Assessment for Belarus, the adoption of Uzbekistan’s new Gender Strategy for Agriculture, and progress in Kosovo to strengthen rural women’s land and property rights. 6 p.
Republic of Tajikistan: National gender profile of agriculture and rural livelihoods (Country Gender Assessment Series)
01/08/2025
The Country Gender Assessment (CGA) for Tajikistan offers a comprehensive analysis of gender equality in agriculture and rural development. It identifies key gender disparities, examines their root causes and impacts, and proposes actionable recommendations for gender-responsive policies. 108 p.