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Three new GIAHS designations from FAO – one in Italy and two in Japan – showcase agrobiodiversity, traditional knowledge and cultural heritage

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Famine confirmed for first time in Gaza
22/08/2025

FAO, UNICEF, WFP and WHO reiterate call for immediate ceasefire and unhindered humanitarian access to curb deaths from hunger and malnutrition.

Gaza Strip: 98.5 percent of cropland unavailable for cultivation as famine looms
09/08/2025

Food production cannot be reactivated without a significant shift in accessibility, safety, investments and support for local communities and livelihoods

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FAO Food Price Index edges up in July
08/08/2025

Gains in meat and vegetable oil price indices outweigh declines in cereals, dairy and sugar

 

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Afghanistan: FAO and UK launch GBP 10 million initiative to boost rural resilience and food security
04/08/2025

New partnership to help over 150,000 people enhance food production, incomes and climate resilience across 15 provinces by May 2026

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Lesotho’s potato priority
27/08/2025
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Sealing jars, opening doors
18/08/2025
FAO Blog
What fuels the stove, fires the change: rethinking cooking for health, empowerment and climate

21/08/2025

Despite clear benefits, clean cooking solutions receive limited support, leaving billions without a safe way to cook.

FAO Interviews
Beating hunger through social protection, investments and resilience: FAO Chief Economist
28/07/2025

Interview with Máximo Torero on key takeaways from SOFI 2025 report