The Africa Solidarity Trust Fund donates $1 million to efforts to combat Desert Locust in East Africa
07/02/2020
Funding is a timely boost to FAO’s work with governments to combat the destructive pest
FAO hails first contribution to promoting digital agriculture through knowledge-sharing
07/02/2020
FAO's e-agriculture platform, made to promote dialogue and innovation, now hosts China's 2019-25 development plan
FAO highlights role of pulses in fighting hunger and achieving healthy diets for all
07/02/2020
As FAO observes the World Pulses Day, the Director-General stresses pulses’ potential for sustainable development
World food prices rise in January
06/02/2020
FAO Food Price Index rises for the fourth consecutive month, with prices of most commonly-traded food commodities up
UN food agencies offer support to China amid coronavirus outbreak
05/02/2020
Heads of FAO, IFAD and WFP send joint letter to Chinese president
Trees in the city – plaudits for sustainable urban forestry trailblazers
04/02/2020
Tree Cities of the World initiative is promoted by FAO and the Arbor Day Foundation
FAO appeals for urgent support to fight worsening Desert Locust upsurge in the Horn of Africa
30/01/2020
Director-General says efforts need to be scaled up to prevent a humanitarian crisis
Alarm over Desert Locusts increases as new generation of the destructive pests starts breeding in Horn of Africa
29/01/2020
FAO warns of an unprecedented threat to food security and livelihoods
Overfishing of the world’s major tuna stocks going down, bycatch and pollution reduced and 18 new areas protecting vulnerable marine ecosystems established
29/01/2020
GEF-FAO fishery project makes remarkable progress in protecting international waters’ biodiversity
First comprehensive portal to track international capacity development support for forest monitoring
27/01/2020
Improved information on forests vital for stronger climate actions
FAO teams up with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
23/01/2020
Partnership adds powerful L-band radar data to FAO’s geospatial toolkit to monitor forests around the world
Massive, border-spanning campaign needed to combat locust upsurge in East Africa
20/01/2020
Ravenous swarms threaten entire East Africa subregion - FAO scales up its emergency response
Agriculture ministers meeting in Berlin welcomes the FAO-designed concept for an International Digital Council for Food and Agriculture
18/01/2020
FAO Director-General hails agreement to establish the international body to promote digital technologies for sustainable agriculture and food security
Putting trade to work for the goal of food security
17/01/2020
FAO Director-General emphasizes need for efficiency gains and balance between agriculture and environmental factors
World food prices continue rising in December
09/01/2020
FAO Food Price Index hits highest level in five years amid strong biofuel demand for palm oil and sugarcane
FAO welcomes global recognition of fruits, vegetables, tea and food loss and waste
19/12/2019
UN General Assembly establishes new international year and days devoted to food and agriculture
Global production of wood products posts highest growth in 70 years
19/12/2019
FAO says demand driven by economic growth in North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific
Low level of hunger but high prevalence of moderate food insecurity, overweight, and obesity in Europe and Central Asia
17/12/2019
New FAO report presents complex overview of food security and nutrition in the region
FAO and the Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences strengthen efforts to build sustainability in fisheries and aquaculture
16/12/2019
Partnership will promote technology and build capacity through South-South Cooperation
European Union provides €82 million for an FAO-led initiative targeting rural communities in Papua New Guinea
16/12/2019
Project focuses on sustainable economic development and job creation, particularly for women and youth