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FAO Food Price Index edges down in October amid subdued demand
06/11/2026
Prices for cereals, dairy and meat ease, while sugar prices rise for a fourth consecutive month
FAO opens first Global Pollinator Conference to accelerate global action to protect pollinators
05/11/2026
Conference advances discussions on a possible Global Pollinator Platform and practical support for action at country level
COP17: FAO calls for faster biodiversity action through agrifood systems
03/11/2026
At the UN Biodiversity Conference in Yerevan, FAO supported countries with new initiatives, data and tools to turn global commitments into action
El Niño heightens risk of Rift Valley fever outbreaks in Eastern Africa, FAO and IGAD warn
30/10/2026
New alert urges countries to strengthen surveillance and preparedness as heavy rainfall and flooding increase outbreak risk
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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