The power of vaccines in animal health

20/09/2024

Vaccines are game changers in animal health, essential for ensuring global food security. Infectious animal diseases such as foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) and highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) still pose significant threats to farms, carrying devastating economic and public health risks.

Transforming Agrifood Systems to Consolidate Peace in Colombia

19/09/2024

In the aftermath of conflict, two remarkable women in Colombia are finding strength and empowerment through an innovative project: Territorial Transformation, Resilience, and Sustainability.

From Field to Certification: The Journey of Certified Wheat Seed

12/09/2024

66% of the daily caloric consumption in Afghanistan comes from wheat, which is a staple food. The FAO provides locally cultivated wheat seeds that have been carefully selected for their potential yield, disease resistance, and adaptation to local conditions.

Farm Business Schools: Empowering Rural Communities

10/09/2024

Lebanese farmers embarked on a journey of learning and growth through FAO's Farm Business Schools funded by the European Union.

Drought within an ocean – Willy’s story

06/09/2024

Under the watchful eye of Nena, his adopted mother, Willy Gonçalves has escaped a difficult childhood to become a competent farmer. Today, he manages Nena’s farm and their thriving seedling business is drawing a sharp contrast with increasing number of farmers abandoning their land in Cabo Verde, amid climate change and prolonged droughts.