In the face of growing threats to food security, Ghana is stepping up its efforts to sustainably manage Fall Armyworm (FAW). Twenty-five (25) national plant protection and extension officers received hands-on training in advanced FAW monitoring, prediction modeling and sustainable pest control strategies, through the...

  Why is it important to protect Indigenous Peoples? Indigenous Peoples make up 6.2 percent of the global population, but they safeguard much of the world’s remaining biodiversity. This is also due to their agricultural practices and food systems, which are amongst the oldest, most resilient, and...

The collaboration between the Swedish Chemicals Agency (Kemikalieinspektionen, KEMI) and FAO dates back to 2010, with three projects implemented so far and a new one on its way.  KEMI´s funds have been pivotal in supporting FAO’s normative work on pesticide management, particularly the implementation of the...

To engage with World AMR Awareness Week (WAAW), the Pest and Pesticide Management Team (NSPCD) organized a presentation within the NSP Divisional Seminar Series. The seminar, titled “Antimicrobial Use and Resistance in Plant Health: A One Health Perspective,” was delivered by Marie Verhaegen, FAO consultant...

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...