Animal diseases, including avian influenza, African swine fever, foot-and-mouth disease and New World screwworm, pose growing risks to food security, trade and livelihoods.

Winners from Jordan, Kenya and Switzerland lauded for supporting agrifood systems transformation

Director-General QU Dongyu addresses 181st Session of the FAO Council emphasizing that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is not a regional issue but a global food security risk

$3.9 billion replenishment will help countries accelerate environmental actions through agrifood systems 

Report analyses how the food environment influences supply and demand for terrestrial animal source food (TASF)

New early-season forecasts point to likely declining global cereal harvests and trade in the year ahead.

Hosted at the Tolentini Cloister of Iuav University of Venice, the installation invites visitors to explore the connections between people, biodiversity, water, soil and climate

Antimicrobial growth promoters may offer short-term productivity gains, but the long-term economic costs of rising antimicrobial resistance are far higher. 

At World Nutrition Day 2026, FAO Director-General calls for effective collaboration to ensure that basic, nutritious, healthy, and functional foods reach those who need them most

FAO Director-General QU Dongyu addresses event on Middle East conflict with Spain Prime Minister

QU Dongyu addresses Vatican-hosted high-level symposium: AI and the Future of Human Dignity

QU Dongyu praises the Indian leader’s efforts to prioritize agrifood systems and rural development

FAO outlines urgent measures and policy recommendations to avert severe crisis within six to 12 months

From FAO Regional Office for Africa

Conflict, displacement and restricted humanitarian access leave more than 825,000 children at risk of death from severe malnutrition in 2026

 

From FAO Regional Office for Africa

Findings underscore need for discussion on global standards as demand for environmentally friendly packaging rises

Ministerial Meeting in Tajikistan addresses sustainable agrifood systems

Index also impacted by increases in cereal and rice prices amid disruptions linked to Strait of Hormuz crisis

Director-General QU Dongyu addresses the Ministerial Meeting of the MED9++ Countries and calls for coordinated action to address disruptions threatening food security