Publications
Thematic highlights
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Thematic highlight
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
Eight ways to effectively and responsibly use antimicrobials in plant production
06/2023
The effective and responsible use of antimicrobials in plant production maximizes their therapeutic efficacy, reducing development of antimicrobial resistance improving human and animal health, environmental health and food safety. Here we list eight ways to achieve antimicrobial stewardship in plant production.
Building sustainable and resilient city region food systems
05/2023
The CRFS Assessment and Planning Handbook provides comprehensive guidance to local food system stakeholders on building resilience to multiple shocks and stresses. It specifically targets technical staff in local and national institutions and practitioners involved in the implementation of the city region food system approach.
Sustainable mechanization as a means to empower women processors in Benin
05/2023
This flyer presents the gender responsive approach to mechanization piloted in Benin. In 2020, the government of Benin developed the National Strategy for Agricultural Mechanization (SNMA) – with FAO’s financial and technical assistance – presenting a clear vision and priorities for agricultural mechanization.
Report of the 15th FAO/WHO Joint Meeting on Pesticide Management
04/2023
The 15th FAO/WHO Joint Meeting on Pesticide Management (JMPM), hosted by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), was held on 15−18 November 2022 at the FAO headquarters in Rome. It was a hybrid meeting in which participants joined either physically or virtually.
How to invest in farmers? A guide for agriculture human capital investment projects
04/2023
Investing in farmers – or agriculture human capital – is crucial to addressing challenges in our agrifood systems. A global study carried that looks at agriculture human capital investments, from recent trends to promising initiatives.