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World Food Day 2026: Make innovation inclusive and impactful for resilient agrifood systems
16/10/2026
FAO Director-General and Pope Leo XIV emphasize the role of farmers and people in the use and development of new technologies.
World Food Forum 2026: FAO calls for smarter water governance to safeguard food security
15/10/2026
FAO launches digital platform to guide sustainable irrigation investment
FAO honours 100 Women Heroes driving change across agrifood systems
15/10/2026
Global recognition celebrates women whose work is strengthening communities, advancing innovation and opening opportunities for future generations
World Food Forum 2026: FAO’s Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum opens with record $20.16 billion in proposed investments
13/10/2026
Thirty-eight countries and five regional initiatives present investment opportunities through an innovative model for reducing risks and mobilizing...
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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