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FAO Members in Latin America and Caribbean discuss priorities in fighting hunger and poverty
04/03/2026
Regional Conference kicks off as FAO Director-General emphasizes the need for enhanced coordination and support for farmers to bolster progress in food security.
Samoa’s Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries launches Digital Media Hub to strengthen community and public outreach
24/02/2026
The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries of Samoa has officially launched its first Digital Media Hub located at the Government’s TATTE Building in Apia, to strengthen public outreach and communication.
Global call for recipes from SIDS
23/02/2026
FAO invites Small Island Developing States (SIDS) to share the food traditions that sustain culture, nutrition, and resilience.
FAO mission helps farmers and stakeholders explore investment potential and readiness of protected agriculture farms in Antigua and Barbuda
27/01/2026
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Fisheries and the Blue Economy in Antigua and Barbuda recently completed a week-long mission aimed at transforming local protected agriculture farms into bankable investmen...
Suriname’s Agrifood Systems Transformation Programme wins UN Award for elevating indigenous pineapple value chain
12/12/2025
The Agrifood Systems Transformation Accelerator (ASTA) Programme in Suriname has been awarded the 2025 Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Partnership Award in the Social category. The initiative is recognized for transforming traditional pineapple production into an inclusive, sustainable, and competitive value chain
FAO launches International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026 to accelerate gender equality and women’s empowerment in agrifood systems
05/12/2025
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) yesterday launched The International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026, a global campaign aimed at recognizing women’s indispensable yet often overlooked contributions to global agrifood systems and to galvanize efforts to close persistent gender gaps.
FAO honours 28 Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems across 14 countries
31/10/2025
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) today marked a milestone celebrating 28 sites across 14 countries that have been designated as Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) over the past two years.