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FAO recognizes advancements in sustainable plant production and protection
16/10/2025

At the Global Technical Recognition Ceremony, FAO recognized institutions and organizations whose work exemplifies the Organization’s technical leadership and long-standing commitment to sustainable agrifood systems.

Sustainable plant production and protection was one of the six categories of this technical recognition. Of the nearly 300 nominations received from around the world for the category, 39 were selected for their innovative contributions to the transformation of cropping systems over the last four decades. 
High-level event underscores progress of One Country One Priority Product Initiative
16/10/2025

Experts from across the world shared insights during a high-level event on the implementation of the OCOP initiative, held on 15 October 2025 as part of FAO’s 80th anniversary celebration. The event highlighted how 18 demonstration countries are promoting various Special Agricultural Products with strong potential for sustainable development while nourishing communities and empowering farmers.

WFF 2025: Special event boosts momentum for the implementation of the One Country One Priority Product (OCOP) Initiative
15/10/2025

High-level event at FAO highlights progress, partnerships, and rallies Members to scale up sustainable agricultural value chains worldwide

A story about planting hope: Women, seeds and sustainable growth
15/10/2025
Women are the heart of agrifood systems. Seed keepers, farmers, and innovators driving biodiversity and resilience. Empowering women is key to achieving sustainable development.
FAO, IPPC call for global adoption of ePhyto to boost plant trade
18/09/2025
The IPPC ePhyto Solution, a innovative sysmte to digitise and secure the trade in plants and plant products, showcased in a FAO-IPPC-led session at the World Trade Organization Public Forum, is replacing outdated paper-based phytosanitary certificates, breaking down trade barriers to ensure faster, more efficient, and profitable trade and potentially saving businesses in 96 countries about USD 80 million annually. 
Strengthening seed systems in Mozambique
11/09/2025
A high-level webinar, hosted by FAO on 10 September 2025, focused on how  seed systems in Mozambique have been improved over the past decade, increasing the quality of seeds produced by smallholder farmers in support of sustainable crop production systems. The Government of Mozambique and FAO, leveraging generous funding by the European Union, have worked with partners to accelerate the development and adoption of superior crop varieties, expand quality seed production and support farmer organizations and institutions. 
The hidden health crisis: How plant diseases threaten global food security
10/09/2025
When we think about global health crises, plant diseases rarely make the headlines. But as climate change accelerates the spread of agricultural pests and diseases worldwide, protecting plant health has become a critical component of ensuring the right to food for all.
From farms to exports: Cambodia’s mango sector on the rise
27/08/2025
FAO’s One Country One Priority Product (OCOP) initiative is helping Cambodia in strengthening the mango value chain - from seeds to sales - in a sustainable way that enhances production, supports rural livelihoods, and opens new market opportunities. For Cambodia, choosing mango as its priority product under OCOP highlights both the fruit's economic promise and its cultural importance.
Lesotho’s potato priority
27/08/2025

Once grown mainly for family consumption, the potato is now a symbol of national transformation. Choosing this tuber as its priority product, Lesotho joined the FAO OCOP initiative, strengthening the potato value chain — from seeds to sales. For Lesotho, the potato is no longer just a staple. It’s a catalyst — for women’s empowerment, youth employment and a more resilient rural future. 

FAO champions mechanization for small-scale farmers through farmer field schools
08/08/2025
FAO has launched a new webinar series designed to integrate Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization (SAM) into Farmer Field Schools (FFS), targeting small-scale producers worldwide. This initiative comes at a time when smallholder farmers face increasing productivity challenges, centred around climate-related shocks, limited access to technology and outdated vocational training. 
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