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World Off-Track on Nearly Every Food System Goal, Latest Assessment Reveals
10/08/2026
The 2026 Food Systems Countdown analysis reveals that progress is too slow and insufficient to meet 2030 goals, but 2050 could still be achievable,...
FAO Food Price Index edges up amid weather, energy and geopolitical concerns
07/08/2026
International quotations for sugar, cereals and vegetable oils offset declines for meat and dairy products.
FAO seeks time-sensitive support to protect Afghanistan's 2027 wheat harvest ahead of critical planting window
06/08/2026
From FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific
FAO’s Global Plan of Action for Sustainable Livestock Transformation is approved
24/07/2026
Members adopt framework to address the economic, social and environmental dimensions of sustainability.
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FAO Blog
Africa’s potato potential: The path to food security and resilience
In sub-Saharan Africa, where hunger and malnutrition remain acute challenges, potatoes offer a powerful opportunity. Around 33 million smallholder farmers — roughly 80 percent— depend on crops like potatoes for both food and income.
FAO Interviews
Progress on hunger continues, but Africa and new crises raise concerns: FAO Chief Economist
21/07/2026
Interview with Maximo Torero on key takeaways from the SOFI 2026 report