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Lessons learned from city region food systems under multiple shocks and stresses: A synthesis report
11/2024
Multiple shocks and stresses, such as climate change, pandemics, and conflicts, have disrupted global agrifood systems, affecting food security, nutrition, and livelihoods. In this context, the FAO conducted a global study to assess how food system actors have perceived recent shocks. This synthesis report presents an overview of the key results, conclusions, and the way forward.
Promoting sustainable agricultural mechanization for smallholder farmers Five steps to develop effective business models
10/2024
Sustainable agricultural mechanization (SAM) plays a crucial role in transforming food systems by reducing work burdens, minimizing food losses, creating jobs, and increasing precision, productivity, and income. This five-step guide helps practitioners and project managers improve rural livelihoods by creating or improving business models for sustainable agricultural mechanization for smallholder farmers.
International Year of Millets 2023: Final Report
09/2024
The United Nations General Assembly designated 2023 as the International Year of Millets (IYM 2023), recognizing the diverse and resilient nature of millets that thrive in drylands with minimal inputs. This report summarizes the objectives, activities, legacy and recommendations from IYM 2023. Its goal is to inspire key stakeholders to ensure that the year's conclusion marks the beginning of a new era dedicated to promoting sustainable production and consumption of millets.
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FAO Global Symposium on Sustainable Fall Armyworm Management
08/2024
FAO organized the first-ever Global Symposium on Sustainable Fall Armyworm Management to discuss the future global response to FAW and other invasive plant pests and diseases in Beijing, China, from 31 October to 2 November 2023. 16 actionable recommendations were identified to support future plant pest management activities and resource mobilization efforts. Read the proceedings of the Global Symposium to learn more.
Global Conference on Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization
02/2024
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) organized the first-ever Global Conference on Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization (GAMC), with the theme “Efficiency, Inclusiveness and Resilience”. This event provided a neutral forum for focused dialogues to prioritise actions and strengthen technical networks for sustainable development of agricultural mechanization.