Conflict, weather extremes, economic shocks, the lingering impacts of COVID-19, and the ripple effects from the war in Ukraine push millions of people in countries across the world into poverty and hunger – as food and fuel price spikes drive nations closer to instability says new hunger hotspots report

“Youth have always been a strong voice in calling for action, and they must continue to advocate for their future”

FAO Director-General highlights importance of Blue Transformation in “Blue Talks” ahead of UN Ocean Conference

Benchmark measure shows international prices for vegetable oils and dairy products down, while up for wheat, rice and poultry meat.

FAO welcomes a $12 million contribution from the UN Central Emergency Response Fund, more funds are urgently needed to avert hunger crisis 

The role includes promoting the sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems and combatting climate change

FAO Director-General QU Dongyu’s keynote speech to World Potato Congress in Ireland points to seeds, yields and poverty reduction.

Membership will help FAO contribute to making digital tools and knowledge products more accessible to farmers

Il Direttore Generale QU Dongyu interviene all’inaugurazione del Dialogo ad alto livello convocato dalla Food Coalition

New FAOSTAT domain allows for easier assessment of trends in agriculture sectors around the world.

Empowerment of women and youth working in the tea sector is also crucial, FAO Director-General says

FAO Director-General outlines steps to make agrifood systems more efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable at ministerial-level event in New York

Launch of global black soils map and new key targets for 2030.

FAO marks World Bee Day 2022 with a focus on protecting the diversity of bees and beekeeping systems

Using traditional practices and knowledge while preserving biodiversity and ecosystems

Director-General QU Dongyu notes that conflict remains the main driver of global hunger

Global conference to accelerate action against child labour is underway in South Africa

Sono circa 46 000 le persone che stanno ricevendo aiuti durante la campagna primaverile di semina delle patate

Updated with link to the newly issued Report of the Conference

Report  launched at United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification COP15 side-event in Abidjan