Publications
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Celebrating the power of pulses
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Transforming agriculture for a sustainable future
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Gender equality in plant production and protection
All publications
International Code of Conduct on Pesticide Management – Guidance on options for reducing risk when phasing out pesticides
07/2025
This FAO-WHO guidance document provides a roadmap for governments and stakeholders to safely phase out hazardous pesticides. It offers practical tools and real-world examples to help countries, especially low- and middle-income nations, manage the legal and social challenges of pesticide withdrawal. The guide promotes transparency, enforcement, and the use of safer alternatives, making it a key resource for anyone involved in pesticide regulation, public health, or sustainable development.
African armyworm technical manual
07/2025
This technical manual provides essential guidance for extension service providers and farmer communities to manage African armyworm in smallholder cropping systems. It includes modules on pest identification, life cycle, regional distribution, data collection, reporting, and community-based monitoring and forecasting.
Field survey guidance for Diastocera trifasciata
07/2025
This field survey guidance provides practical guidelines for technical personnel of national plant protection organizations (NPPOs), particularly in Africa, to monitor, detect and identify Diastocera trifasciata, commonly known as the Stem girdler.
Pesticide residues in food: Report 2024 - Joint FAO/WHO Meeting on Pesticide Residues
07/2025
A Joint Meeting of the FAO Panel of Experts on Pesticide Residues in Food and the Environment and the WHO Core Assessment Group on Pesticide Residues (JMPR) was convened at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy, from 17 to 26 September 2024. Preparatory sessions for FAO Panel Members were held from 12 to 16 September, with a follow-up virtual session on 9 October to finalize the adoption of reports.
International Code of Conduct on Pesticide Management - Guidance on options for reducing risk when phasing out pesticides
07/2025
Phasing out hazardous pesticides is a critical step toward safeguarding human health, protecting ecosystems, and advancing sustainable agriculture. This FAO/WHO guidance document offers a comprehensive roadmap for governments, regulators, and stakeholders to manage the risks associated with pesticide withdrawal, cancellation, or voluntary removal.