When avian influenza H5N1 swept across Eurasia and Americas in 2021-2022, killing millions of domestic poultry and devastating livelihoods, epidemiologists traced the outbreak patterns along well-established migratory flyways. It challenged conventional thinking about disease management: the solution wasn't just better biosecurity on farms but understanding the complex ecological networks that connect wild bird populations across continents.

This document provides practical, evidence-based risk mitigation measures to support countries in making informed decisions to curb the spread of HPAIVs into and within cattle populations, and offers a flexible framework that can be adapted to diverse regional contexts. OFFLU, the Network of Expertise on Animal Influenza established by the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), through its Applied Epidemiology Technical Activity.

Discover more about the Codex Alimentarius Commission, its Secretariat and the subsidiary bodies that support its work, as well as the texts and databases that make up the "food code". 

The Hand-in-Hand (HIH) Investment Forum 2025 opened today at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) headquarters, showcasing more than $15.9 billion in investment cases that target improving the food security of some of the world’s most vulnerable peoples.

All roads led to Rome for FAO’s "From Seeds to Foods" exhibition October 10-13. In the North America pavilion, the theme of Innovation, Heritage and Sustainability in Action came to life with the help of partners from leading universities, civil society and private sector actors from Canada and the United States of America.

The 2025 edition of the World Food Forum (WFF) kicked off today at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Rome. The week-long Forum features the scheduled participation of 10 heads of state and government, 115 Ministers and Vice-Ministers, as well as numerous representatives from governments, the private sector, civil society, international organizations, research institutions, youth, Indigenous Peoples and other stakeholders in agrifood systems.

Indigenous Peoples leaders, Ministers and High-level delegates convened today at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) for the Global-Hub on Indigenous Peoples’ Food Systems.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) today inaugurated “From Seeds to Foods”, the first global exhibition tracing the evolution of agrifood systems – from the origins of agriculture to today’s innovations. Led by FAO Director-General QU Dongyu, the high-level opening ceremony took place within the Park of Porta Capena, directly opposite FAO headquarters, and officially marked the beginning of the Organization’s 80th Anniversary celebrations.

The Livestock Sector Investment and Policy Toolkit (LSIPT) Web Application, a new sophisticated yet user-friendly digital platform developed by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in collaboration with CIRAD and the World Bank, was launched during the FAO Global Conference on Sustainable Livestock Transformation. This tool aims to analyze the contribution of livestock production systems to household incomes and the profitability of livestock investments, thus moving decision-making into the realm of data-driven strategy.

The benchmark of world food commodity prices declined slightly in September, led by drops in the sugar and dairy price indices, according to the new report released by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Friday.

Rome – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) today unveiled a series of new initiatives aimed at strengthening animal health and the sustainability of the livestock sector, following discussions at its second 

As livestock diseases increasingly spread across borders and pose risks to global food security, the need for robust disease prevention and control systems has never been more urgent. Transboundary animal diseases represent one of the most significant threats to agricultural stability, economic development, and food security worldwide.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) welcomes the entry into force of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, which aims to phase out harmful fisheries subsidies and enhance the sustainability of marine resources.

In an unprecedented response to the rapid global spread of high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI), stakeholders and experts from across the poultry sector, public health, science, and policy spheres have convened in Brazil in a landmark meeting. This first-ever global multisectoral dialogue aims to forge coordinated defense against the escalating threat to animal and human health and agricultural livelihoods.

The benchmark of world food commodity prices remained largely unchanged in August, as increases in meat, sugar and vegetable oil prices offset declines in cereal and dairy quotations, according to the new report released by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Friday.

At the 40th World Veterinary Association Congress, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) advocated for the essential role of veterinarians in building a food-secure world. The Congress took place in Washington, DC, 18 - 22 July in conjunction with American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Convention 2025. 

Production and calorie intake of animal-source products are expected to increase as incomes rise in middle-income countries, but further increases in food production through improvements in agricultural productivity will be necessary to reduce under-nourishment and agricultural greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions at a global level, according to a new report released today by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

Bananas are one of the world’s favourite fruits and the most exported. They are a particularly important crop for some lower income countries where they contribute to national economies, as well as household food security and livelihoods.  A plant disease caused by a specific fungus called Fusarium wilt Tropical Race 4 (TR4) is spreading fast, damaging production in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America.

The WOAH/FAO Network of Expertise on Animal Influenza (OFFLU) marked its 20th anniversary with a special half-day side meeting on 23 June 2025 during the 11th International Symposium on Avian Influenza in St. John’s, Canada. More than 120 experts from around the world came together to review ongoing activities, discuss current challenges, and set future priorities for strengthening global preparedness and response to influenza outbreaks.