The Work We Do - Ep 4. Science & Innovation in Agriculture and the Digital Divide
06/05/2026
In this episode of The Work We Do, we sit down with Charles Spillane, Chief Scientist at FAO. Charlie traces how his upbringing on a farm in Ireland and an early interest in science fiction shaped his techno-optimistic worldview and his belief in the power of science and innovation to improve so...
How FAO is harnessing biotechnologies for a sustainable future
05/06/2025
This video highlights FAO’s efforts to accelerate agrifood systems transformation through biotechnologies. From low-tech solutions like biofertilizers to advanced tools such as gene editing, these innovations boost productivity, sustainability, and nutrition — while ensuring equitable access for all.
Harnessing AI: FAO's Vision for a Sustainable and Inclusive Future
02/05/2025
Artificial Intelligence is transforming how we grow, process, and distribute food. From detecting pests to forecasting yields and optimizing resources, AI is making agrifood systems smarter, more resilient, and inclusive. As a signatory of the Rome Call for AI Ethics, FAO champions responsible AI use that respects human rights and promotes equity.
FAO Science and Innovation Forum 2024 recap video
23/12/2024
The FAO Science and Innovation Forum 2024 recap video highlights key moments from the event, showcasing global efforts to address food security, climate change, and agricultural sustainability, emphasizing the importance of ensuring equitable access to innovations and technologies. It features di...
Interview with Rafael Mariano Grossi, IAEA Director General
11/11/2024
Video Interview with Rafael Mariano Grossi, IAEA Director General, at the FAO Science and Innovation Forum 2024.
Interview with Professor Valmaine Toki, Appointed Chair of the UN Indigenous Rights Forum
11/11/2024
Video Interview with Professor Valmaine Toki, Appointed Chair of the UN Indigenous Rights Forum, at the FAO Science and Innovation Forum 2024.
Innovations by and for family farmers
06/11/2024
This video showcases a selection of five stories of innovation taken from the video contest (2024): Innovations by and for family farmers.
Science and Innovation for Climate Action - SIF 2023 curtain raiser
18/10/2023
This year's theme of the FAO SIF will be “Science and Innovation for Climate Action”, aligned with the overarching World Food Forum (WFF) theme “Agrifood systems transformation accelerates climate action”.
How blockchain can help us transform our agrifood systems
17/10/2022
FAO is already using blockchain technology to ensure transparency, traceability and sustainability of food commodities. Here are a 3 examples of how blockchain can help us transform our agrifood systems.
Four ways science, technology and innovation can help transform agrifood systems
26/01/2023
By 2050 it is estimated that the global population will surpass nine billion. Food production must be sufficient to equitably feed such a growing population. Here are 4 ways science, technology and innovation can help transform agrifood systems
The status of women in agrifood systems
13/04/2023
Tackling gender inequalities in agrifood systems and empowering women reduces hunger, boosts the economy, and reinforces resilience to shocks like climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic, reveals a new report by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).