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Practical guidelines on locust and grasshopper monitoring in Caucasus and Central Asia
06/2026
These practical guidelines on monitoring cover the identification and morphology of main economic locust and grasshopper species in Caucasus and Central Asia (CCA), as well as a detailed methodology of locust surveys and creation of reference collections. The publication targets specialists from plant protection services of CCA countries.
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.
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.
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.