Science, innovation and technology 

Science, technology and innovation are central to FAO’s engagement with the private sector and the transformation of agrifood systems. Through strategic partnerships, FAO works with private sector actors to scale up innovative and data-driven solutions that support more efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems. These collaborations promote the adoption of digital technologies, precision agriculture, biotechnology, artificial intelligence and other innovative approaches that strengthen productivity, sustainability and resilience across the agrifood sector. By leveraging private sector expertise, data, technology and innovation, FAO and its partners help generate scalable solutions, improve evidence-based decision-making and expand access to tools, knowledge and services, particularly for smallholder farmers and vulnerable communities worldwide.