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Innovation and national product branding can transform agrifood systems in Africa and Asia: FAO
15/07/2025
Africa and Asia can learn from each other to use innovation and national product branding to transform agrifood systems, improving food, nutrition and livelihood security, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) told an Africa-Asia ministerial meeting here today.

Young leaders driving agrifood transformation: YALAFAST concludes its first edition with resounding success
08/07/2025

LAC–NENA Interregional Dialogue Concludes in Cairo with Bold Commitments for Family Farming Innovation
08/07/2025

First Gene/Seed Bank in Kurdistan Region to Preserve Iraq's Agricultural Heritage
07/07/2025

2025 FAO Awards honour organizations from Colombia, Egypt, and the Philippines for their contributions to agrifood systems transformation
01/07/2025
Rome - The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) announced the winners of the 2025 FAO Awards, recognizing organizations from Colombia, Egypt, and the Phili...

Gaza – FAO pilot initiative kickstarts limited local food production amid severe access constraints
01/07/2025

Sudan: FAO scales up emergency response with seed distribution campaign targeting 7.5 million people
30/06/2025

FAO launched YALA FAST to empower young leaders in food systems transformation
30/06/2025

Oman and FAO Sign Host Country Agreement to Establish Permanent Representation in Muscat
28/06/2025

Strengthening Animal Disease Surveillance: FAO Hosts Regional Webinar on Event Mobile Application (EMA-i+) for Near East and North Africa
26/06/2025
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) convened a successful regional webinar to introduce and promote the Event Mobile Application (EMA-i+), an innovative tool designed to enhance real-time animal disease reporting across the Near East and North Africa (NENA) region...

Acute food insecurity deepens in the Government-controlled areas of Yemen amid severe funding cuts and economic downturn
22/06/2025
The food security situation in the Government-controlled areas of southern Yemen is dire, with nearly half of the population acutely food insecure and struggling to find their next meal. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), World Food Programme (WFP), and UNICEF have warned that the food insecurity crisis is likely to worsen in the months ahead.

FAO calls for strategic investment in land restoration to combat drought and desertification in the NENA region
17/06/2025
On Desertification and Drought Day (DDD) 2025, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is calling attention to the urgent need for strategic investment in land restoration to address the mounting environmental and socio-economic challenges in the Near East and North A...

FAO study reveals alarming agricultural land degradation in the Arab region
17/06/2025

FAO and MoA Host National Workshop on Sustainable Production and Responsible Consumption in Palestine
15/06/2025
RAMALLAH – As part of efforts to promote the agrifood sector’s resilience amid the emergency situation in the West Bank, The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Palestinian Ministry of Agriculture recently convened more than 35 experts for a national workshop on sustainable agricultural production and responsible consumption.
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Food insecurity in Lebanon returns to near pre-conflict levels - but gains remain fragile, new report shows
13/06/2025
Under the patronage and in the presence of Lebanese Minister of Agriculture Dr. Nizar Hani, and with the participation of WFP Representative and Country Director in Lebanon Mr. Matthew Hollingworth, Acting FAO Representative in Lebanon Ms. Veronica Quattrola and a number of experts and officia...
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Tackling Food Loss in NENA: FAO Hosts Webinar on Digital Innovation with FLAPP
10/06/2025
On 12 May 2025, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) hosted a regional webinar on “Exploring FAO’s Food Loss Application (FLAPP): Challenges and opportunities for tackling food loss in the Near East and North Africa (NENA) region.” The event brought together experts, partners, and stakeholders from across the region to explore how digital innovation can drive evidence-based action on food loss.

Opening remarks through a video message from FAO Director-General - 9:00 Rome time
05/06/2025
Interpretation available in all six FAO official languages, All colleagues are welcome to attend in-person (Green room) The Grand Opening can also be followed via webcast (Monday 3 June 9:00 to 12:00 CEST)
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Regional leaders unite to strengthen One Health approach in historic agreement
02/06/2025
In a landmark move to address interconnected health threats, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), World Health Organization (WHO), and World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) have joined forces to advance the One He...

FAO Joins First Edition of Emirates Agriculture Conference and Exhibition 2025 in Al Ain, Highlighting Sustainable Food Security
31/05/2025
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) participated in the Emirates Agriculture Conference and Exhibition 2025, held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre in Al Ain from 28 to 31 May 2025. The event, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, aims to strengthen the United Arab Emirates’ agricultural sector and advance sustainable food security.
