IAEA Highlights How Nuclear Science Can Improve Agriculture and Strengthen Global Food Security
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is highlighting the role of nuclear science and related technologies in helping countries improve...
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FAO Report Highlights Role of Indigenous Peoples and Family Farmers in Protecting the Amazon
The Amazon rainforest is facing increasing pressure from deforestation, climate change and the growing demand for land and natural resources....
FAO and World Bank Highlight Agricultural Household Findings From Mali’s 2023/24 Farming Season
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Bank have highlighted new agricultural survey findings...
FAO Promotes Community-Led Livelihoods to Improve Food Security and Social Cohesion
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is supporting community-based initiatives that bring displaced people, returning families...
FAO Challenges 12 Misconceptions About Farming Systems That Combine Trees, Crops and Livestock
Integrated Land Management Could Strengthen Food Security, Rural Livelihoods and Climate Resilience Combining trees, crops and livestock within the same...
Rome Water Dialogue Highlights Water Rights and Restoration of Degraded Landscapes
The Rome Water Dialogue has brought together experts from different parts of the world to examine two important challenges affecting...
Peatlands Hold a Third of Global Soil Carbon, Making Their Protection Vital for Climate Action
Peatlands occupy a surprisingly small portion of the Earth's surface, yet their influence on the global climate is far greater...
Water-Efficient Agriculture Emerges as a Key Priority for Global Food Security
Improving the way water is used throughout agricultural production and food supply chains is becoming increasingly important as countries work...
Water Rights in a Changing Climate: Building Fairer Systems for Sustainable Water Management
Freshwater management is becoming an increasingly important challenge as changing weather patterns, growing populations and rising demand place pressure on...
Water Efficiency Emerges as a Key to Global Food Security as FAO Highlights Science and Innovation
Science, digital data and innovative agricultural practices are gaining importance in efforts to conserve water, strengthen farming resilience and build...
Global Hunger Affects 645 Million People in 2025 as FAO Maps Reveal Unequal Progress in Food Security
An estimated 645 million people worldwide faced hunger in 2025, while approximately 2.1 billion experienced moderate or severe food insecurity,...
World Food Day 2026: How Innovation Can Transform Agriculture and Help Build a Hunger-Free World
Innovation, inclusive technology and traditional agricultural knowledge are emerging as essential tools for improving food security, supporting farmers and building...
Global Food Prices Climb as Weather Disruptions Add Pressure to Markets
Global food markets experienced renewed price pressure in September, with the latest Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations...
FAO Report Highlights Global Forest Restoration Efforts and Major Implementation Gaps
Rome: The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has released its State of the World’s Forests 2026,...
Global Food Prices Rise to Highest Level in Nearly Four Years, FAO Data Shows
Rome: Global food commodity prices increased again in September, reaching their highest level in nearly four years as transportation disruptions,...
One Health Approach Connects Food Systems, Agriculture and Human Health
The safety and quality of the food people consume are closely connected to the health of humans, animals and the...
FAO Global Conference to Advance One Health Action Across Agrifood Systems
Rome, September 2The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is set to convene the Global Conference for...
FAO Releases September 2026 Update of Sustainable Development Goal Indicators
Global Development: The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has released its September 2026 update of Sustainable Development...
Global Wheat, Maize and Rice Prices Rise as Weather and Trade Disruptions Affect Food Markets
Global Food Markets: International prices of several major food commodities increased in August 2026, with wheat, maize and rice markets...
FAO to Launch New Biodiversity Project Across Madagascar, Mexico and Uganda
Rome, September Agrifood systems are being placed at the center of international efforts to protect biodiversity, with the Food and...
FAO and World Bank Brief Examines Côte d’Ivoire’s Agricultural Landscape
Abidjan, September 12, 2026: A new statistical brief from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and...
SOFI 2026 Examines the Global Fight Against Hunger and Malnutrition
The latest global assessment of food security and nutrition has been released, bringing together the expertise of five major United...
FAO Advances Cross-Border Approach to Protect Sheep and Goats From Disease
The movement of sheep and goats does not stop at national borders, and neither do the diseases that affect them....
FAO Highlights Bangladesh’s Food Security Challenges as Climate and Economic Pressures Persist
Dhaka, Bangladesh continues to face significant food-security and agricultural challenges as climate-related shocks, economic pressures and reduced humanitarian support affect...
Global Food Security Faces Fresh Pressure as Climate, Conflict and Rising Input Costs Collide
AI Generated Photo The world's food system is entering a period of renewed uncertainty as extreme weather, geopolitical conflicts, fertilizer...
UN Warns That More Than Half of the World’s Soils Are in Poor Condition
A new assessment from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization has raised an urgent environmental warning: soil health is...
FAO Plant Treaty Strengthens Global Efforts to Build Climate-Resilient Food Systems
Rome: The International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture is playing an increasingly important role in efforts...
Russia Leads the World in Forest Area as Five Countries Hold More Than Half of Global Forests
AI Generated Photo August 21, 2026 Forests remain one of the planet’s most important natural resources, supporting biodiversity, storing carbon...
FAO Analysis Finds Agrifood Systems Are Central to Global Biodiversity Action
Al Generated Pic Rome, August 13, 2026 — The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has highlighted...
Global Hunger Falls for Third Straight Year, but Food Security Remains Fragile Across the World
Global hunger has declined for a third consecutive year, offering a measure of hope in the fight against food insecurity....
Pastoralists and Rangelands: Why Mobile Livestock Herding Is Vital for Food Security, Biodiversity, and Sustainable Development
Pastoralism is one of humanity's oldest and most resilient ways of life. Across the world, millions of pastoralists depend on...
How the World Defeated Rinderpest: The Historic Global Campaign That Eliminated a Deadly Cattle Disease
In the history of global animal health, few achievements rival the eradication of rinderpest, a devastating viral disease that once...
Climate Technologies Are Transforming Agrifood Systems: A New Path Towards Climate-Resilient Farming
Climate change is reshaping agriculture at an unprecedented pace, threatening food production, farmer livelihoods, and global food security. Rising temperatures,...
Kenya Tops Global Camel Milk Production: FAO 2023 Report Highlights
Rome, August 2025 — The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has officially named Kenya as the world’s largest producer of...
Zimbabwe to Host Ramsar COP15 as FAO Champions Wetland Restoration and Sustainable Use
The 15th Conference of the Parties (COP15) to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, scheduled to be held in Zimbabwe from...
Liquid Gold at Risk: Water Scarcity as a Threat to Global Economic Stability
Rome, July 17, 2025 – As countries accelerate toward technological progress and economic expansion, a silent crisis looms beneath the...
Turning the Tide: How Sustainable Agriculture Can Fight Sand and Dust Storms
Sand and dust storms (SDS) are becoming a growing global concern, threatening ecosystems, public health, and food security. While agriculture...
FAO Releases Landmark Report on Farming Households’ Access to Agricultural Inputs Across 19 Nations
A newly published study by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) offers an in-depth look into how farming households in...
Healing the Soil, Feeding the Future: Agroecology’s Impact in Western Kenya
In many parts of the world, including Western Kenya, the phrase “sick soils = poor harvests” is more than just...
