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New roadmap signals Africa’s pathway for sustainable and resilient agriculture

FAO hosts high-level event marking 10 years of the Initiative for the Adaptation of African Agriculture

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FAO emergency food production support helps vulnerable Haitian families produce food and meet urgent needs
17/09/2026

From FAO Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean

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FAO report highlights forests' crucial role in food security and nutrition
15/09/2026

Countries are invited to place forests at the heart of food and nutrition policies

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European Union and FAO join forces to boost climate resilience of agrifood systems in Afghanistan
14/09/2026

From FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific

Nepal floods damage 1,800 hectares of crops and kill thousands of livestock
10/09/2026

In this interview, Beth Bechdol, FAO Deputy Director-General, outlines the impact of the floods on rural communities and the urgent path towards...

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Tunisia's fishers find new safety nets
17/09/2026
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Savings, loans and resilience: it takes a village
14/09/2026

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FAO Blog
Africa’s potato potential: The path to food security and resilience

In sub-Saharan Africa, where hunger and malnutrition remain acute challenges, potatoes offer a powerful opportunity. Around 33 million smallholder farmers — roughly 80 percent— depend on crops like potatoes for both food and income. 

FAO Interviews
Progress on hunger continues, but Africa and new crises raise concerns: FAO Chief Economist
21/07/2026

Interview with Maximo Torero on key takeaways from the SOFI 2026 report