FAO at the Third Preparatory Committee towards FfD4
14/02/2025
New UN report offers insights into how geospatial technology can advance the global food security agenda
07/02/2025
FAO and UNOOSA emphasize importance of collaboration to make space technologies benefit small-scale farmers
Benchmark for world food commodity prices down in January
07/02/2025
International quotations for sugar and vegetable oils drive FAO Food Price Index lower
FAO Chief Economist stressed the need for adequate financing for SDG2 and agrifood systems
06/02/2025
Gaza: Immediate action must combine emergency relief with the restoration of local food production
28/01/2025
Latest geospatial assessment from FAO and UNOSAT highlights devastating impact of conflict on agrifood systems infrastructure
Food insecurity deepens in Lebanon following conflict, new report shows
22/01/2025
From FAO Regional Office for Near East and North Africa
Global Forum for Food and Agriculture in Berlin marks milestone for advancing the sustainable bioeconomy, recognizing FAO’s leadership
20/01/2025
Ministers of Agriculture from across the world agreed to accelerate the transition to a biomass-based economy, with food security, nutrition and climate action at its core
Nitrogen use efficiency must be improved to reduce harm to human and environmental health
20/01/2025
FAO publishes comprehensive report on Sustainable Nitrogen Management in Agrifood Systems
New report highlights critical food system trends and challenges in countdown to 2030
14/01/2025
The Food Systems Countdown Initiative report identifies governance and resilience as pivotal leverage points for food system transformation
FAO calls for urgent action to address widening famine in Sudan
06/01/2025
FAO Deputy Director-General Beth Bechdol briefs the UN Security Council on Sudan’s food crisis
FAO Food Price Index dips during the month of December
03/01/2025
In 2024 the benchmark measure of world food commodity prices averaged 2.1 percent below its 2023 level
Reviving Gaza’s fishing sector hinges on restoring peace and safe access to the sea
24/12/2024
Once these conditions are met, FAO can assist with projects to repair boats and equipment and to inject emergency funds
Global Environment Facility approves $68 million for agrifood systems solutions
24/12/2024
With FAO’s support, 22 countries access financing to address biodiversity loss, land degradation, climate change, and pollution
FAO publishes new guidelines for surveillance of influenza in cattle
23/12/2024
It offers advice on how to optimize monitoring and risk mitigation as infections of pathogenic H5N1 strain spread
UN report: Hunger in the Arab region reaches a new height as challenges intensify
18/12/2024
From the FAO Regional Office for the Near East and North Africa
General Assembly adopts resolutions on food and agriculture matters
17/12/2024
FAO launches first major global assessment of salt-affected soils in 50 years
11/12/2024
The report was presented at the International Soil and Water Forum 2024 in Bangkok
FAO marks International Mountain Day 2024 with a focus on climate adaptation solutions
11/12/2024
Rising vegetable oil quotations push FAO Food Price Index slightly higher in November
06/12/2024
New forecasts point to declining but still comfortable global cereals stock-to-use ratio
World Soil Day 2024 underlines vital importance of accurate soil data and information for food security
05/12/2024
“Caring for Soils: Measure, Monitor, Manage” is the theme of unique celebrations hosted in Thailand and Saudi Arabia