FAO's Director-General emphasises the need to work together to transform agrifood systems

Initiative has helped country tap satellite data to improve its own agricultural statistics and drought and flood modelling capacities

Europe is facing its worst outbreak of foot-and-mouth since the start of the century

World cereal, meat and dairy prices up, while sugar quotations down

The FAO Liaison Office in Geneva and the Rural Inclusive Transformation Division (ESP), in partnership with the Permanent Mission of the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland to the United Nations Office and other organizations in Geneva, co-hosted a briefing session on the role of social protection in fragile and food crisis settings.  

New report looks at safety aspects of personalized nutrition, including interaction with medications, dosage and new ingredients

FAO calls to enhance monitoring and initiate early control measures in affected countries

On 29 April 2025, the FAO Liaison Office in Geneva held a youth event titled "Feeding the Planet by 2050" in cooperation with the Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH), School of Agricultural, Forest and Food Sciences (HAFL),located in the capital of Switzerland, Bern. The event gathered over 60 participants—including bachelor’s and master’s students, researchers, young scientific assistants, interns, farmers, and youth leaders from across Switzerland.  

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Liaison Office in Geneva (LOG) organized an interactive workshop at the Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH), School of Agricultural, Forest and Food Sciences (HAFL), to engage bachelor’s and master’s students in generating ideas on the topic “Feeding the Planet by 2050.” Held in preparation for the visit of FAO Deputy Director-General (DDG) Beth Bechdol, the workshop aimed to showcase youth-driven solutions, highlight the importance of local action, and gather student input on pathways toward a hunger-free world.  

QU Dongyu addresses International Conference of the Global Mountain Dialogue for Sustainable Development in Kyrgyzstan

Cutting-edge technology and data will bring transparency and accountability to global restoration commitments under the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework

From FAO Office in Ukraine

The FAO Liaison Office in Geneva and the FAO Right to Food Team of the Rural Transformation and Gender Equality Division (ESP), in partnership with the Permanent Missions of Brazil and Germany to the United Nations Office and other organizations in Geneva, organized a hybrid briefing session on the Human Right to Adequate Food. 

China becomes party to the PSMA to support the future of sustainable fisheries

Five things you should know about Sudan's food security crisis

FAO aims to reach over 70,000 people with agricultural inputs and financial and infrastructure support to help them rebuild their livelihoods

The 177th Session of the FAO Council opened on Monday at the Organization’s headquarters in Rome

Event also features UN-Water strategy briefing and calls for stronger global coordination on water data

Rising vegetable oil quotations offset lower prices for wheat, maize, rice and sugar

FAO Director-General addresses the UN Finance for Development Summit at the Vatican