At the High Level Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) Forum on Food Security and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Uzbekistan, FAO locust experts called on countries to invest in preventive measures and new technologies to protect food security and ensure sustainable environment. Among the high-level participants included FAO Director General, QU Dongyu, and Prime Minister of Uzbekistan, Abdulla Aripov. 

Following several field trials in different conditions, the new Locust Pesticide Management System (LPMS) has been launched in countries across North Africa, Eastern Africa and the Middle East. The advanced digital tool is designed to support countries to better manage and monitor pesticide stocks and equipment used for locust control to enhance preparedness.  

Foc TR4, a soilborne fungus causing banana Fusarium wilt, was first detected in Africa on two farms in northern Mozambique in 2013. The fungus was effectively confined to the infested properties until 2019 when it was found on Mayotte island, and subsequently in the...

Wheat rust diseases threaten to affect approximately 0.5 million hectares of Turkmenistan’s arable land. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is supporting the government of Turkmenistan to develop the first ever national strategy and the accompanying contingency plan for the prevention and management of the complex wheat rusts.

The young professionals who were at the forefront of the fight against desert locusts during the 2019–2021 upsurge have undergone a refresher training on the general organization and structure of desert locust campaigns. The training reequipped the 'reserve team' with skills that enable them to train others in their respective counties whenever called upon.

A team of agricultural officers in Uganda has undergone refresher training on desert locust survey and reporting. The participants had previously received basic training during the 2020–2022 desert locust campaign. Although Uganda is currently free of desert locusts, the country remains vulnerable to potential invasions.

The migratory and transboundary nature of locusts requires that affected countries and stakeholders share knowledge and experience. It is against this backdrop that FAO and Argentina exchanged knowledge and information on effective locust management. 

In a global effort to safeguard agriculture and livelihoods, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) champions coordinated strategies against transboundary plant pests and diseases. At the International Plant Protection Congress, experts spotlight FAO's innovative approaches and efforts that are shaping how countries deal with these transboundary plant pests and diseases for resilience agrifood systems. 

Given the rising incidence of plant health emergencies around the world, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) developed the Progressive Pathway for Emergency Preparedness (PPEP) a capacity building process and tool to help countries to self-assess their needs and capacity for emergency preparedness.

In the Marshall Islands, where the Pacific Ocean's vibrant turquoise waters meet scattered atolls, the coconut palm stands majestically as both a vital emblem of sustenance and a profound cultural symbol. Known affectionately as "the tree of life," the coconut palm is deeply integrated into the Marshallese way of life, inspiring legends and serving a variety of practical purposes.