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FAO hosts summit for sustainability of small-scale fisheries
06/09/2026
Director-General urges governments to further implement the Voluntary Guidelines for Securing Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries.
Supply concerns drive FAO Food Price Index higher in August
04/09/2026
Adverse weather, Middle East conflict, and Black Sea trade logistics mostly behind higher quotations for major food commodities.
New Adriatic Sea fisheries unit inaugurated in Split to strengthen science-based fisheries management
04/09/2026
FAO Director-General says stronger regional cooperation, science and Blue Transformation will secure the subregion’s fisheries future
FAO calls for systemic action to advance generational renewal in rural areas
03/09/2026
In Croatia, FAO Director-General highlights youth, innovation and appropriate technologies as key to sustainable rural development
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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