Website intended for farmers and food businesses big and small released on World Food Safety Day 2023

Significant drops in international quotations for wheat, maize, vegetable oils and cheese, while prices of rice, sugar and meat rise.

From the FAO Regional Office for Africa

From the FAO Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean 

Burkina Faso, Haiti, Mali and the Sudan have been elevated to the highest alert level to join   Afghanistan, Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan and Yemen 

From FAO Regional Office for Near East and North Africa

Interview with Cyril Ferrand, FAO’s Resilience Team Leader for East Africa

Investments rose 22 percent in year that saw agrifood systems battle multiple shocks

FAO awards 24 systems in 12 countries, as immersive experience showcases GIAHS’ role

From the FAO Regional Office for Africa

Digitalization, innovation-driven solutions and access to finance are essential for the tea sector’s sustainability, FAO Director-General says

Global ceremony at FAO resonates with call for the adoption of agricultural practices that protect these tiny animals and their enormous impact on our planet

From the FAO Regional Office for Africa

Expert articles cover key themes  for an expanding sector already playing a major role in meeting the world’s nutritional needs.

Parties to FAO global agreement endorse strategy for strengthened global commitment and information exchange.

From the FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific

FAO’s Data in Emergencies (DIEM) Information System monitors the impact of shocks on agricultural livelihoods

FAO Food Price Index increases, amid higher international quotations for sugar, meat and rice, while prices for wheat, maize, dairy products and vegetable oils decline.

Economic shocks grew as driver of food crises; war in Ukraine contributed to acute food and nutrition insecurity

16-20 October 2023 global events in Rome to include the WFF Global Youth Forum, the FAO Hand-in-Hand Forum and the FAO Science and Innovation Forum