Undamaged cropland has declined by 25.5 percent since October 2025

The 2026 Food Systems Countdown analysis reveals that progress is too slow and insufficient to meet 2030 goals, but 2050 could still be achievable, provided actions are consistent and accelerated. 

International quotations for sugar, cereals and vegetable oils offset declines for meat and dairy products.

From FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific

Members adopt framework to address the economic, social and environmental dimensions of sustainability.

Proposed Global Partnership Programme responds to Members’ request for a broader, country-led platform.

The latest IPC analysis for Gaza reveals both the impact of sustained humanitarian assistance and the scale of the challenges that remain

Interview with Maximo Torero on key takeaways from the SOFI 2026 report

The 2026 edition of The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) also examines the cost of healthy diets

Director-General calls for open markets and protecting vulnerable people amid uncertain outlook

COAG’s 30^th Session to address One Health, the bioeconomy, climate resilience and rural development, and to review progress on soil health, pesticides, plastics, water scarcity and antimicrobial resistance.

From FAO Regional Office for Near East and North Africa

Analysis finds supply and demand shocks drive most price swings, with producers and consumers affected differently

Director-General’s trip to Canada and the United States focuses on livestock research, soil health practices and environmental stewardship.

At Geneva’s Digital Week, FAO advocates for inclusive, responsible and development-oriented digital transformation that empowers farmers and rural communities worldwide

Trade policy choices play a key role in the resilience of global food markets, FAO flagship report finds.

Science-based recommendations promote more consistent use of precautionary allergen labelling, helping consumers make more informed food choices

Brief descriptions of some of the standards adopted at the 49th Session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission

Director-General QU Dongyu highlights increased FAO investment and underscores the need to translate international food standards into real-world impact

New early-season forecasts point to another strong global cereal harvest amid growing El Niño risks.