Publications
Thematic highlights
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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
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.
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).
Pesticides – Twenty things you need to know
04/2026
This leaflet aims to enhance understanding of the role of pesticides in agrifood systems by addressing key questions in a clear and accessible format. It provides insights into the impact of pesticides on sustainable agriculture, their role in managing pest threats to food security, and the FAO’s related work.
Guide to regulation of wood packaging material
01/2026
This guide provides comprehensive, yet easy to understand, information to improve the understanding of International Standard for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) No. 15 (Regulation of wood packaging material in international trade).
The First FAO Global Exhibition: From Seeds to Foods Rome, Italy, 10–13 October 2025 Celebrating 80 years of FAO
12/2025
This catalogue presents a comprehensive visual and narrative record of the First FAO Global Exhibition: From Seeds to Foods, offering a comprehensive narration of the exhibition’s concept, design, thematic areas, programme and impact. Conceived as both a public-facing publication and an internal testimony for the FAO community, the catalogue follows the same narrative journey as the exhibition – from the origins of the idea to the experience delivered on site.