Olive oil: rich in monounsaturated fats and antioxidants, it is a staple in many kitchens throughout the Mediterranean, and increasingly, around the globe. But what makes olive oil good quality? How do you know that what you're drizzling on your salads o

How one project is boosting olive oil quality in Morocco

There is growing evidence that when you invest in farmers, their capacity and motivation to produce food profitably and sustainably increases, according to a new study released by the FAO Investment Centre and the International Food Policy Research Instit

Our food supply chains need to be able to respond to pressing demands, from reducing food loss and waste and greenhouse gas emissions to improving market access for small-scale producers to ensuring the availability of nutritious, safe and affordable food

Investing in farmers – or agriculture human capital – is equally as important as investing in irrigation systems or rural credit schemes. Farmers’ education and knowledge influence their ability to make decisions, adopt new technologies, evaluate risks a

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) today launched the first out of nine e-dialogues in the series dubbed: ‘Thinking urban and peri-urban agriculture’. These e-

Several sessions and activities within the framework of the World Food Forum 2021 edition counted with FAO’s Investment Centre participation. FAO’s Investment Centre participated in a number of activities and sessions at the recent World Food Forum (WFF)

Targeted action in agriculture could have a massive impact on climate change, according to a joint brief by the FAO Investment Centre and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) presented at the COP26 Climate Conference in Glasgow. Th

Of the estimated 160 million child labourers in the world today, about 70 percent work in agriculture, often in small, family-run operations.   More than 40 percent of those children are involved in hazardous agricultural work, meaning their health and s

World Food Day 2021 celebrations began today, with a global event where participants noted that while the challenges of global hunger, climate crisis and COVID-19 remain formidable, there is also a new momentum and energy behind efforts to transform our a

With just three weeks to go until the most important climate conference since Paris, pre-COP 26 events got the conversations going. The 26th United Nations Conference preparatory meetings brought together climate and energy ministers from countries to di

Good investment needs a good policy environment. With that in mind, FAO’s AgrInvest Uganda is teaming up with two Ugandan institutions and FAO’s Monitoring and Analysing Food and Agricultural Policies (MAFAP) programme to advance the country’s dairy and

Modern, efficient agri-food systems depend on reliable access to energy, from farm to plate. For many developing countries, limited access to energy can hinder the development of modern agro-processing industries, prevent farmers from producing higher va

As world leaders gather in New York for the UN Food Systems Summit, convened under the General Assembly, to discuss solutions to improve the world's food systems, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is releasing key results from a major food systems assessment programme, carried out in over 50 countries under the leadership of governments and in close collaboration with the European Union (EU) and the French Agricultural Research Centre for Development (CIRAD).

Investing in farmers – what’s known as ’agriculture human capital’ – is crucial to addressing major challenges in our global agri-food systems, whether that’s feeding the world’s growing population with safe, healthy and nutritious food or making agricult

In a push to modernize their agriculture sectors, several countries in sub-Saharan Africa have built agro-industrial parks – hubs that link nearby farmers to processing and agribusiness services. But how do you make sure the right amount of quality raw m

Limited access to credit is one of the biggest roadblocks young Ugandans face in doing business in their country – something the Uganda Development Bank (UDB) is hoping to change. Through the joint European Union and FAO AgrInvest project, UDB seeks to p

Climate finance is a fundamental element of the global development agenda and has been accelerating in recent years. Research and analysis of the climate finance landscape can lead to improved transparency for its tracking and reporting, and to a better u

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) together with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) are launching a multifaceted global study on urban agriculture. The results will inform ERBD’s decisions in its cou