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Ecosystem services for sustainable crop production systems – Harnessing biodiversity-friendly agricultural practices
04/2026
This global programme will strengthen institutional and human capacities for the management of biodiversity, including plant genetic resources for food and agriculture, to harness ecosystem services as complements to external inputs to boost the productivity and resilience of cropping systems and generate socio-economic benefits.
Harvesting change: sustainable crop production systems – Boosting smallholder livelihoods and ecosystem health
04/2026
This programme is proposed to unlock the potential of smallholder cropping systems in 15 countries across sub-Saharan Africa, Asia and Latin America. The transition to better productivity, resilience and overall sustainability will be catalysed through enhanced farmers’ adoption of validated scientific and technological innovations and the appropriate use of suitable inputs to spur improvements in seed systems, agronomy and plant health.
Sustainable agricultural mechanization - Fifteen things you need to know
04/2026
This leaflet answers common questions about FAO’s work on SAM. The global efforts led by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to eradicate hunger and malnutrition include the transition to sustainable crop production systems, which produce more with less. Part of the Organization’s work in this domain is to enhance farmers’ adoption of sustainable agricultural mechanization (SAM).
Fertilizers – Ten things you need to know
04/2026
This leaflet aims to enhance understanding of the role of fertilizers in agrifood systems by addressing key questions in a clear and accessible format. It provides insights into the impact of fertilizers on sustainable agriculture, their role in plant nutrition, soil fertility and crop production, and FAO’s related work.
Field survey guidance for Ralstonia solanacearum
11/2025
This publication provides easy-to-follow protocols for technical personnel of national plant protection organizations in Africa to survey Ralstonia solanacearum, commonly called bacterial wilt. It is designed to aid in the monitoring, detection, sample collection, and diagnostics of Ralstonia solanacearum, ensuring effective phytosanitary decision-making to manage the pest risk and protect trade in plants and plant products.