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The FAO Liaison Office for North America works with strategic partners in the United States and Canada to achieve the goal of defeating hunger and malnutrition worldwide. Based in Washington DC, our office provides a neutral platform for knowledge sharing to facilitate the transformation of agrifood systems in order to achieve global food security, leaving no one behind.

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AMIS Market Monitor: Potential impacts of rising energy, fertilizer and transportation costs on food and agriculture

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The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz sent shockwaves across the global economy through energy markets, with spillovers to the agricultural sector, as detailed in this month’s Market Monitor. The recent AMIS Rapid Response Forum underscored the need for continued vigilance amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty. Against this backdrop, agricultural prices moved unevenly in March.

Global Agrifood Implications of the 2026 Conflict in the Middle East

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The escalation of conflict in the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Middle East has sharply increased risks to global energy, fertilizer, and agrifood systems. Immediate measures such as developing alternative trade routes, strengthening market monitoring, providing financial support for farmers, and offering targeted aid for vulnerable countries are needed to stabilize supply chains.

Draft report: The 28th Session of the Committee on Residues of Veterinary Drugs

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The 28th Session of the Committee on Residues of Veterinary Drugs in Foods was held from 23 to 27 March 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States of America. The plenary sessions, physical working group meetings, and side events can be found on YouTube.

The Quadripartite (FAO, UNEP, WHO and WOAH) and the One Health Summit: From commitment to action

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The One Health Summit, which will be held April 5-7, will focus on the main factors contributing to infectious and non-communicable diseases, such as zoonotic reservoirs and vectors, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), sustainable food systems, and exposure to pollution.

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