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FAO at COP17: Pastoralists are essential partners in rangeland restoration

Deputy Director-General Beth Bechdol highlights rangeland restoration, the Great Green Wall and the need to scale up investment

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FAO Director-General calls for science and technology to bridge digital, rural and gender divides
26/08/2026

QU Dongyu lauds Asia-Pacific’s progress on food security while calling for science and innovation to tackle persistent hunger, unaffordable healthy...

Greening lands, feeding people: UN awards three Restoration Flagships at UNCCD COP17
26/08/2026

Efforts to restore degraded ecosystems in Brazil’s Cerrado, the Sahel and Saudi Arabia recognized     

FAO Director-General: Unlocking horticulture’s potential is key to transforming agrifood systems and delivering healthy diets for all
24/08/2026

QU Dongyu spoke at the International Horticultural Congress in Japan underscoring the need for investment, innovation and stronger policies to boost...

Gaza Strip: Only 3 percent of Gaza’s cropland remains accessible and undamaged, new assessment finds
18/08/2026

Undamaged cropland has declined by 25.5 percent since October 2025

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New World Screwworm: Five facts about a growing animal health threat
24/07/2026
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The return of the forgotten crop
23/07/2026

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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