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
PIC Circular LXIII (63) – June 2026
06/2026
The PIC Circular is a key document under the Rotterdam Convention, both for the operation of the Prior Informed Consent (PIC) procedure and as a mechanism for the exchange of information. It is published in June and December in English, French and Spanish. It is done jointly with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Secretariat of the Basel
Pesticide residues in food: Report 2025 - Joint FAO/WHO Meeting on Pesticide Residues
05/2026
The annual Joint Meeting of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Panel of Experts on Pesticide Residues in Food and the Environment and the World Health Organization (WHO) Core Assessment Group on Pesticide Residues (JMPR) was held at WHO headquarters in Geneva from 20 to 22 January 2026.
Potato derivatives - Solanum tuberosum (L.)
05/2026
Potatoes are a key crop across diverse farming systems globally, ranging from smallholders producing diverse heirloom varieties by hand in the Andes, to vast commercial, mechanized farms in different continents. As the third most available food crop globally, potatoes contribute to the food security and nutrition as well as and livelihoods and employment of people in rural and urban areas the world over.
A guide to the International Day of Potato (Second edition)
05/2026
This guide explores the potato’s rich history and its far-reaching impact on people and agriculture. It also calls on governments, civil society, NGOs, parents, and educators to learn more about this remarkable crop and its role in our lives. Available in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish.
Seed systems – Twenty things you need to know
05/2026
This leaflet provides clear and accessible answers to key questions about seed systems and FAO’s work in supporting sustainable agrifood systems. Through a practical question-and-answer format, it explores topics such as seed quality, seed security, crop varieties, emergency seed support and the role of seeds in building resilient agricultural systems.