FAO Liaison Office with the Russian Federation

News

Key addresses by Oleg Kobiakov, Director of the FAO Moscow Office, in the first quarter of the year

News

Pressure on fertilizer supplies and elevated energy prices add uncertainty to markets, despite a broadly comfortable global cereal supply situation

Highlights
OUR OFFICE
Director's Corner

Discover latest interviews, videos and audio from the Director of the FAO Liaison Office with the Russian Federation Oleg Kobiakov in the media.

Contest
Youth-led Research for Forest Restoration Prize

The prize aims to support youth-led applied research addressing real-world forest and landscape restoration challenges and to help turn research into practical, context-responsive solutions. Apply by 9 May 2026.

Contest
International Photo Contest “Woman Farmer: Faces of the Earth”

Take the opportunity to capture and highlight the diverse experiences and challenges of women in agriculture.

IN FOCUS
Gender Newsletter March 2026

This issue features updates and inspiring stories from across the region, including International Women’s Day and photo contest dedicated to the IYWF that highlights women farmers.

PUBLICATION
Extreme heat and agriculture

New FAO-WMO report assesses risks and identifies adaptation options as rising temperatures pose hazards to people, crops, livestock and fish.

IN FOCUS
Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS)

Discover the GIAHS designated systems in 29 countries. Learn more how traditional knowledge plays a crucial role in tackling climate change and safeguarding food production.

Upcoming Events

28/5

2026

28/05/2026

During this session the key mechanisms behind acaricide resistance will be explored, including: the biological processes and genetic selection driving resistance; h

11/5

2026

15/5

2026

Hybrid Event, 11/05/2026 - 15/05/2026

Tajikistan is hosting the 35th Session of the FAO Regional Conference for Europe (ERC35) from 11 to 15 May 2026. The Conference brings together FAO Members from across Europe and Central Asia to engage in strategic dialogue on the most pressing food and agriculture issues facing the region.

See all events here