The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has launched the 2026 annual call for data submission to the International FAO Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring (InFARM) System, inviting national authorities responsible for antimicrobial resistance (AMR) surveillance in animals and food to participate in the global initiative.

Open from 20 July to 30 November 2026, the call will accept AMR surveillance data generated between 2015 and 2025. Countries are encouraged to contribute information from healthy terrestrial food-producing animals, while expanding reporting from aquaculture and food commodities.

Supporting stronger surveillance systems 
InFARM supports countries in strengthening AMR surveillance through a secure digital platform combined with technical assistance for data collection, analysis, visualization and use. The system helps generate robust and comparable evidence to inform policy and decision-making, support responsible antimicrobial use and strengthen agrifood systems.

Participation in InFARM goes beyond data reporting. It reflects countries’ commitment to building effective surveillance systems through sustained investment, technical cooperation and knowledge sharing. The importance of global AMR information systems was also reaffirmed in the 2024 United Nations General Assembly Political Declaration on AMR, which encourages Members to report data through international platforms such as InFARM.

Building on early progress
The recently released InFARM Early Implementation Report (2023–2024) highlighted significant progress in establishing regular global reporting on AMR in animals and food, while identifying remaining gaps in surveillance coverage, data availability and comparability across sectors. These findings underscore the need for broader participation and continued strengthening of national monitoring systems.

Technical support available for countries
Countries wishing to participate are invited to nominate, confirm or update their national InFARM focal points and submit the required enrolment documentation to FAO. Throughout the reporting period, FAO will provide technical support through training resources, Virtual Learning Center courses and one-on-one Country Clinic Consultations, with particular assistance available for first-time participants.

By contributing data to InFARM, countries help build a shared global evidence base for tackling AMR while enhancing their own capacity to monitor trends, identify priorities and measure progress. These efforts are critical to preserving the effectiveness of antimicrobials, protecting animal and public health, and advancing more resilient and sustainable agrifood systems worldwide.

Contact
Email: [email protected]

For additional information, guidance and training resources, visit: https://www.fao.org/antimicrobial-resistance/resources/infarm-system/en/