Strengthening the Evidence Base for Agricultural Science, Research and Innovation: How ASTI Supports Agrifood Systems Transformation

Hybrid Event, 16/10/2026

The fifth edition of the FAO Science and Innovation Forum (SIF 2026) will be held from 12 to 16 October 2026 under the umbrella of the World Food Forum (WFF), together with the Global Youth Forum and the Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum. This year offers a unique opportunity, as the overarching theme of the World Food Forum, and World Food Day is Innovate today. Nourish tomorrow.

Agricultural Science and Technology Indicators (ASTI): Updates and 2026 Data Collection

20/08/2026

ASTI, a global leading programme in compiling and analyzing agricultural research data for over two decades.

FAO and Partners Showcase New Approaches for Tracking Agricultural R&D at the 10th International Conference on Agricultural Statistics (ICAS X)

09/07/2026

Representatives from national statistical offices, agricultural research institutions, and international organizations gathered at the ICAS X to exchange experiences on strengthening agricultural research and development (R&D) statistics.

Workshop on Science, Technology and Innovation Indicators in Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Forestry (Brasília, Brazil)

Hybrid Event, 01/07/2026 - 02/07/2026

ASTI, a global leading programme in compiling and analyzing agricultural research data for over two decades.

UN Statistical Commission Endorses New Guidelines for Agricultural Science and Technology Indicators

06/03/2026

The Guidelines serve as a comprehensive manual for countries aiming to strengthen their agricultural research and development (R&D) data systems.

Workshop on ASTI Pilot Results and Agricultural R&D Data Collection (Tirana, Albania)

Hybrid Event, 11/03/2026 - 12/03/2026

Perceived public value: rethinking the role of official statistics from the users' perspective65th ISI World Statistics Congress

Hybrid Event, 09/10/2025

The 65th ISI World Statistics Congress is the leading global event for Statistics and Data Science. It is held every two years by the International Statistical Institute. 

Updates on Agricultural Science and Technology Indicators (ASTI) Data Collection 2025

12/08/2025

Workshop on ASTI Pilot Results and Agricultural R&D Data Collection (Tbilisi, Georgia)

21/07/2025 - 22/07/2025

Guidelines for Developing Agricultural Science and Technology Indicators (ASTI)

10/06/2025

The Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is organizing a global consultation on the Guidelines for Developing Agricultural Science and Technology Indicators (ASTI), from 10 June to 15 August.

New FAO questionnaire on ASTI indicators (Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic)

Buenos Aires (Argentina), Hybrid Event, 06/05/2025

Lessons learned and results from the ASTI pilot test in Argentina (Buenos Aires, Argentina)

Buenos Aires (Argentina), Hybrid Event, 31/03/2025

New Approaches for Data Collection on National Agricultural Research Systems (Asuncion, Paraguay)

Asunción (Paraguay), Hybrid Event, 25/03/2025

Workshop: Piloting new approaches for long-term sustainability of ASTI

(Italy), Hybrid Event, 15/04/2024 - 16/04/2024

National Workshop: Piloting new approaches for long-term sustainability of ASTI

Buenos Aires (Argentina), Hybrid Event, 29/04/2024 - 30/04/2024

National Workshop: Piloting new approaches for long-term sustainability of ASTI

Quito (Ecuador), Hybrid Event, 01/05/2024 - 02/05/2024

National Workshop: Piloting new approaches for long-term sustainability of ASTI

Bogotá (Colombia), Hybrid Event, 06/05/2024

National Workshop: Piloting new approaches for long-term sustainability of ASTI

(Laos), Hybrid Event, 01/08/2024

National Workshop: Piloting new approaches for long-term sustainability of ASTI

(Malaysia), Hybrid Event, 05/08/2024 - 06/08/2024

Raising Awareness about the ASTI Project in Near East and North Africa Countries

Virtual Event, 03/09/2024

ASTI, a global leading programme in compiling and analyzing agricultural research data for over two decades.