From November 4 to 8, 2024, in San José, Costa Rica, FAO organized a regional workshop to address the pressing challenges of pesticide registration in Latin America and the Caribbean region. Over 30 participants from five countries: Costa Rica, Chile, Mexico, Panama and Paraguay attended...

For  World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) 2024, we explored FAO's work on antimicrobial resistance (AMR)  in plant production and protection. We spoke with Marie Verhaegen, antimicrobial use (AMU) and AMR in plant health FAO consultant, to understand the challenges, priorities, and opportunities in this area. 1. ...

Stakeholders from Ghana and Kenya joined experts from China and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to share knowledge and train in innovative strategies to monitor and sustainably manage the fall armyworm (FAW) insect pest.

China sharing cutting-edge technologies in the management of fall armyworm with Ghana and Kenya through South-South Cooperation

From 08 to 11 October 2024, 23 experts gathered at FAO Headquarters, for the 17th annual FAO/WHO Joint Meeting on Pesticide Management (JMPM). The meeting focused on finalising this year’s intersessional work and establishing a roadmap for future approaches to pesticide management.  Over the four-day meeting,...