A group of young women and men took center stage on Friday, 5 June 2026, as the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture

Building on ongoing efforts to strengthen Grenada’s soursop value chain, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in close collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Lands and Forestry and the Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF), has launched a target...

PAHO/WHO, FAO, CCLAC, IICA, and OIRSA are promoting evidence-based solutions by strengthening surveillance systems against these types of illnesses, which affect 44 million people in the Americas  

In industrial agrifood systems, 98% of young people use the Internet, compared to 34 % in traditional agrifood systems. This gap, highlighted in FAO’s 2025 report “The State of Youth in Agrifood Systems”, represents one of the challenges affecting young people’s ability to remain in rural territories and participate in family farming.

Ministers of Agriculture from the region and senior representatives of ECLAC, FAO, IICA and CAF participated in the launch of the report Outlook for Agriculture and Rural Development in the Americas: A Perspective on Latin America and the Caribbean 2025–2026

Nearly 100 agriculture and fisheries stakeholders participated in the validation workshop for Jamaica’s draft 10-year National Agricultural Development Plan, coordinated by FAO in support of the Government of Jamaica to strengthen and refine the proposed strategy for the sector.

The Organization, in collaboration with the Government of Belize, is supporting students with practical agricultural skills through school garden training aimed at enhancing learning, strengthening nutrition and promoting sustainable, local food production.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), through the Gender-responsive Climate-Smart Agriculture and Food Systems (GCAF) project funded by the Government of Canada, participated in the Agricultural Fair 2026, held from 1 to 3 May 2026 at the KKF hall in Paramaribo, Su...

FISH4ACP strengthens fisheries cooperatives to improve the livelihoods of artisanal fishers.

FAO, in partnership with the Government of Jamaica, has handed over fertilizer support to farmers affected by Hurricanes Beryl and Melissa, as part of a broader effort to restore agricultural production and strengthen resilience across impacted communities.

FAO and partners convened Caribbean fisheries experts and fisherfolk representatives to advance science-based, inclusive solutions for protecting and sustainably managing the Caribbean spiny lobster fishery.

As the country prepares for a landmark GCF Results Based Payments project, Indigenous and Tribal Peoples, Government and other stakeholders gather to discuss inclusion and community-driven benefits under new plan.

From field demonstrations to skill-building workshops, farmers in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines are learning how to adapt to climate challenges while improving the quality and yield of their hot pepper crops.

FAO helps secure investments to enhance the climate resilience of vulnerable smallholders in the wake of Hurricanes Beryl and Melissa.

Reinforcing national capacities to support safe trade and long-term growth of Grenada’s soursop production.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the International Labour Organization (ILO), and the International Trade Centre (ITC) collaborated with the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Labour to host a one-day workshop on Monday, 9 February 2026.  Titled ...

The Organization convened an Operational Partners Implementation Modality (OPIM) workshop in Jamaica to strengthen institutional capacity, coordination and partnerships in support of effective project implementation and long-term food security and climate resilience outcomes across the Caribbean.

15 farmers and over 20 government officials and private sector stakeholders comprised the initial group who participated in the week-long mission and workshop.

The meeting gathered contributions and recommendations from the private sector to strengthen the definition of regional priorities in food and agriculture, ahead of the 39th Session of the FAO Regional Conference, to be held in March in Brasilia. 

The meeting brought together universities, research centers and experts to formulate technical recommendations, draft a sectoral declaration and define spokespersons who will contribute to FAO’s priorities for the next biennium, ahead of the Regional Conference to be held in March in Brasília.