Publications
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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.
The Third Report on The State of the World’s Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
03/2025
The report presents a comprehensive assessment of the conservation and sustainable use of PGRFA, as well as the human and institutional capacities to support these efforts. Based on information from 128 countries and four regional and 13 international research centres and the contribution from over 1 600 experts, it presents an overview of progress since 2012, and the current needs and challenges in the future management of PGRFA.
Sustainable nitrogen management in agrifood systems
01/2025
The newly published report on sustainable nitrogen management in agrifood systems provides a comprehensive overview of nitrogen use and the resulting challenges in agrifood systems.
Improving food security, sustainability and livelihoods through the One Country One Priority Product initiative
11/2024
This brochure highlights the FAO's first OCOP global project, funded by the Flexible Voluntary Contribution (FVC). The project supported Bangladesh, Egypt, Malawi, Trinidad and Tobago, and Uzbekistan to improve value chains for jackfruit, date palm, banana, cocoa, and sweet cherry. The OCOP initiative promotes sustainable production, processing, and marketing of special agricultural products through innovation and capacity development, helping countries boost their unique agricultural products.
City region food systems: Responding to shocks and stresses – Insights from a global survey
11/2024
This publication summarizes the findings of a global survey with city networks and food system actors to assess responses to shocks affecting city region food systems (CRFS). Covering 182 responses from 147 cities, it examined impacts, diverse actions, and resilience-enhancing traits of CRFS. The findings highlight strategies to bolster sustainability and adaptability, providing valuable insights for managing global food system challenges.