“Youth have always been a strong voice in calling for action, and they must continue to advocate for their future”

FAO welcomes a $12 million contribution from the UN Central Emergency Response Fund, more funds are urgently needed to avert hunger crisis 

The role includes promoting the sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems and combatting climate change

FAO Director-General QU Dongyu’s keynote speech to World Potato Congress in Ireland points to seeds, yields and poverty reduction.

Membership will help FAO contribute to making digital tools and knowledge products more accessible to farmers

Director-General QU Dongyu addresses inaugural High-Level Dialogue by the Food Coalition

New FAOSTAT domain allows for easier assessment of trends in agriculture sectors around the world.

Launch of global black soils map and new key targets for 2030.

Empowerment of women and youth working in the tea sector is also crucial, FAO Director-General says

FAO marks World Bee Day 2022 with a focus on protecting the diversity of bees and beekeeping systems

Using traditional practices and knowledge while preserving biodiversity and ecosystems

Director-General QU Dongyu notes that conflict remains the main driver of global hunger

FAO Director-General outlines steps to make agrifood systems more efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable at ministerial-level event in New York

Updated with link to the newly issued Report of the Conference

Some 46 000 people are assisted during the spring potato sowing campaign

Global conference to accelerate action against child labour is underway in South Africa

Report  launched at United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification COP15 side-event in Abidjan

Director-General QU Dongyu addresses G7 meeting of agriculture ministers in Stuttgart

Investment in innovation and outreach vital to promote plant health, FAO Director-General says

Hand in Hand Geospatial Platform launched by FAO in 2020 wins recognition at Geospatial World Forum 2022 in Amsterdam