As the Soil Doctors Programme enters its second year, it has successfully scaled-up farmer-to-farmer training initiatives in Bangladesh, Malawi and Mexico. The Programme will continue to strike up robust partnerships for the benefit of smallholders, empowering them to scale-up cost-effective, sustainable soil management (SSM) practices.

A collection of 10 stories for kids from around the world to dig in and discover the magic that lies beneath our feet.

The soil biodiversity book competition for children highlights the importance of soil organisms and raises awareness of the urgent need to protect soil biodiversity among a young audience (children aged 6-11 years).

This collection of 10 stories includes the best entries received from more than 80 books spanning over 60 countries.

Download the PDF | Discover the book in English - Russian - Kyrgyz

Watch and share this short video illustrating the key highlights of the Global Soil Partnership in 2021.

Online workshop report 25 August 2021

Read the report  |  Watch the recording

The FAO Land and Water Division is pleased to invite you to the launch of "The state of the world's land and water resources for food and agriculture: Systems at breaking point (SOLAW 2021)", which will take place during the Land and Water Days from 8 to 9 December 2021.