FAO Director-General highlights challenges and opportunities facing the sector at COFI Sub-Committee on Fish Trade 

Food insecurity and malnutrition worsen across Somalia as risk of famine increases amid historic fourth failed rainy season

Conflict, weather extremes, economic shocks, the lingering impacts of COVID-19, and the ripple effects from the war in Ukraine push millions of people in countries across the world into poverty and hunger – as food and fuel price spikes drive nations closer to instability says new hunger hotspots report

Benchmark measure shows international prices for vegetable oils and dairy products down, while up for wheat, rice and poultry meat.

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

FAO Director-General highlights importance of Blue Transformation in “Blue Talks” ahead of UN Ocean Conference

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.

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

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

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

Updated with link to the newly issued Report of the Conference

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

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