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Farming and Food Production
Raise Goats the Smart Way: The Elevated Goat Corral

This video discusses the advantages of an elevated goat corral, emphasizing its role in enhancing goat health, hygiene, and productivity. It showcases effective livestock management practices that safeguard animals, minimize disease risks, and streamline daily farm operations.

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Empowering Smallholder Farmers for Sustainable Collective Production: Nivenhe de Mecutamala FFS

In Mecutamala, Nampula province, the Farmer Field School (FFS) approach has empowered farmers to enhance agricultural practices, collaborate effectively, and boost production while improving market access. By learning through hands-on experience, farmers have embraced new techniques, expanded irrigation, and diversified their production, fostering a more sustainable future for their communities.

This success story showcases the PROMOVE Agribiz Programme, funded by the European Union and implemented by the Government of Mozambique with support from FAO, which aims to create more productive, resilient, and market-oriented farming systems in northern Mozambique.

Proyecto RECLIMA: Maíz CENTA Porrillo, Innovación en Nutrición y Resiliencia frente al Cambio Climát

El proyecto RECLIMA promueve el uso del maíz CENTA Porrillo 2020, desarrollado por el Centro Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria y Forestal (CENTA), como una solución resiliente al cambio climático en El Salvador. Esta semilla, resistente a la sequía y variaciones climáticas, mejora la productividad y la seguridad alimentaria de las familias rurales.

Además, fortalece las prácticas agrícolas adaptativas y la reutilización de semillas en comunidades agrícolas. Para más información, suscríbete a nuestro canal de YouTube aquí y síguenos en nuestras redes sociales: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, Twitter, Weibo.

ATIO: The Future Starts in the Field

The video showcases the extensive range of agricultural innovations, highlighting scientific and technological advancements in various contexts.

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COAG 30 Members Video Presentation

The COAG 30 Bureau members discuss the lasting impact of COAG in shaping global agricultural policy.

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The FAO Global Partnership Programme for Transboundary Animal Diseases (GPP-TAD)

The Global Partnership Programme for Transboundary Animal Diseases (GPP-TAD) is a country-led initiative aimed at enhancing animal health and sustainable livestock production. This program fosters shared responsibility and coordinated investments to strengthen global animal health systems.

This video presents GPP-TAD's vision for improving disease prevention, surveillance, emergency response, and innovative financing models. The FAO, along with key partners, will serve as a global convener, leveraging expertise and real-time intelligence to identify critical areas for action.

By mitigating systemic risks in value chains, GPP-TAD seeks to facilitate increased public and private investment in animal health and food systems. Learn more at FAO.

Vessel Monitoring Systems: What They Are and How They Work

The Mediterranean and Black Sea fisheries are vital for millions, but illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing threatens their sustainability, harming fish populations and coastal economies. To combat this, vessel monitoring systems (VMS) provide essential data on fishing activities, enabling swift action against IUU fishing.

The General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) assists countries in implementing VMS technology and offers technical support for national fleets. Stay connected with GFCM on LinkedIn and X, and subscribe to their YouTube channel for updates.

Building Resilient Rural Livelihoods in Jamaica

Since 2023, the Improving Rural Livelihoods Through Resilient Agrifood Systems project has been transforming lives in Kitson Town, Jamaica. Implemented by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in collaboration with the Government of Jamaica and supported by the Government of India, this initiative empowers rural communities through training, technology, and entrepreneurship.

Over 200 individuals have been trained, with nearly 63% being women and over one-third youth. The project introduces climate-smart solutions, enhancing skills in food safety, business planning, and sustainable farming. Aligned with FAO’s Four Betters, it showcases how South-South Cooperation can improve livelihoods and empower women and youth in agrifood systems.

From Trainees to Trainers: Powering Zambia’s Renewable Energy

This video showcases the impact of the Facility for Climate Action to Achieve Nationally Determined Contributions (FACE-NDC) project in Zambia, highlighting a Training of Trainers (ToT) Programme on Renewable Energy held from April 8-22, 2026. The program gathered 46 participants, including university lecturers and technical experts, to enhance national capacity in renewable energy technologies.

Featuring personal stories, the video illustrates the transformation of participants into certified trainers skilled in biogas systems, clean cooking solutions, and solar photovoltaic technologies. It emphasizes their vital role in advancing Zambia's green transition and supporting the country's climate commitments, while also promoting the FACE-NDC project's visibility and the Renewable Energy Trainers Network.

State of Food Security and Nutrition in The World 2026

Despite ongoing global challenges, world hunger decreased for the third consecutive year in 2025, with an estimated 645 million people facing hunger—14 million fewer than in 2024 and 43 million fewer than in 2022, according to The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World report.

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The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) 2026 | The Work We Do

In this episode, Chief Economist Maximo Torero and David Laborde discuss key findings from The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) 2026. Global hunger has decreased for the third year, but progress is uneven and fragile. The cost of a healthy diet has risen by 25% over the past five years, leaving one third of the global population unable to afford it.

The discussion highlights structural factors influencing diet costs and the impact of compound risks. It emphasizes the importance of social protection, such as school feeding programs, and investments in agrifood systems to improve access to nutritious foods. For more details, view the transcript.

Biodiversity sustains resilient agrifood systems in Lao People's Democratic Republic

The Lao People’s Democratic Republic, located at the crossroads of Southeast Asia, is facing ecological challenges due to unsustainable practices and climate change. In collaboration with the government, FAO is implementing a transformative program to integrate biodiversity into agricultural sectors and support the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.

Through a national roadmap for 2024–2030, the initiative focuses on climate-resilient cropping systems and sustainable land management. Farmers in provinces like Champasak are already benefiting from practices such as integrated pest management and crop diversification, which enhance food security and soil health. With training and policy alignment, Lao PDR is fostering resilient agrifood systems that prioritize biodiversity and secure livelihoods for future generations.

UK and FAO collaborate to implement Sees System Restoration in Syria

The FAO, with support from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, is implementing the Seed System Restoration project in Syria. This initiative aims to provide accredited local seeds to farmers throughout the country.

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More shade for more cocoa in Côte d'Ivoire

Cocoa farmers in Côte d'Ivoire are enhancing their resilience to climate change by restoring degraded land through agroforestry. Sylvie Sopie N'Gbesso has doubled her cocoa production in two years, while Nicole Kambou is promoting sustainable farming via a cooperative that provides essential equipment and labor.

This initiative is supported by two FAO programs: PROMIRE, funded by the Green Climate Fund, which encourages zero-deforestation cocoa agroforestry, and SCOLUR-CI, backed by the Global Environment Facility, which focuses on cooperative models for sustainable cocoa production and ecosystem restoration. Together, these efforts help farmers protect forests and secure their livelihoods.

FAO's Methane Pathways Navigator

This video introduces the FAO’s innovative Methane Pathways Navigator prototype, which integrates methane emissions data, future projections, and mitigation pathways for agrifood systems. It aims to assist countries in enhancing policies and accelerating climate action by transforming complex data into actionable insights for decision-making.

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Inside a Fishing Vessel Inspection in Senegal | Port Inspectors Tackling IUU Fishing

In Dakar, Senegal, fisheries inspectors participate in vessel inspection training, reviewing documentation, inspecting gear, and verifying catches. Supported by FAO, ICCAT, and the GEF-funded Common Oceans Tuna Project, this training enhances national capacity to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing.

Effective port inspections are crucial for promoting sustainable fisheries management. Through FAO's Port State Measures Agreement (PSMA), countries are improving monitoring and cooperation among authorities to protect marine biodiversity and ensure sustainable tuna fisheries. Learn more about how training and international collaboration are closing ports to illicit fishing worldwide.

International Women's Day 2026: Celebrating the Contributions of Women Farmers in Italy and Beyond

On International Women's Day, 8 March 2026, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations invited women farmers from Italy and beyond to share their experiences at FAO Headquarters. The International Year of the Woman Farmer (IYWF 2026) emphasizes the need for collective action and investment to close gender gaps and enhance women's leadership in agrifood value chains.

Empowered women farmers are crucial for transforming agrifood systems. Addressing gender disparities in land, finance, technology, education, and decision-making improves the well-being of women and their families, increases productivity, and fosters resilience to climate change, contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Webinar on Preventing Child Labour and Forced Labour in the Banana Sector through HRDD

Bananas are the most exported and consumed fresh fruit globally, playing a vital role in trade and food security. The implementation of Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) is becoming essential for creating a fair and resilient supply chain. HRDD helps businesses identify and mitigate adverse human rights impacts in their operations.

The FAO's World Banana Forum webinar discussed integrating child and forced labour prevention into HRDD to enhance decent work in the banana industry. It provided stakeholders with practical tools and strategies to address the root causes of these issues, improve monitoring systems, and foster safer workplaces. For more information, visit the FAO World Banana Forum.

CFS को लैङ्गिक समानता सम्बन्धी स्वैच्छिक पहल

CFS का लैङ्गिक समानता र महिला तथा किशोरी सशक्तीकरण सम्बन्धी स्वैच्छिक दिशानिर्देशहरूले कृषि-खाद्य प्रणालीहरूमा लैङ्गिक समानता हासिल गर्नका लागि ठोस सिफारिसहरू प्रदान गर्दछन्। यी दिशानिर्देशहरूको कार्यान्वयनले वास्तविक परिवर्तन ल्याउने अवसर प्रस्तुत गर्दछ।

यो एनिमेटेड भिडियोले दर्शकहरूलाई दिशानिर्देशहरूमा उल्लेखित कार्यका नौ क्षेत्रहरू अन्वेषण गर्न र कृषि-खाद्य प्रणालीहरूमा समान अवसर सुनिश्चित गर्नका लागि के गर्न सकिन्छ भन्ने बारेमा बुझ्न आमन्त्रित गर्दछ। थप जानकारीको लागि, कृपया यहाँ क्लिक गर्नुहोस्.

Exhibition: Mujeres de la Tierra - Testimony from Fernando Duran, Bagricola. Woman Farmer Year 2026

Fernando Durán, Administrator General of the Agricultural Bank of the Dominican Republic (Bagrícola), discusses the "Mujeres de la Tierra" (Rural Women) exhibition, part of the International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026. This initiative celebrates the resilience, hard work, and dignity of rural women in the Dominican Republic.

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The Thinking Game | Full documentary | Tribeca Film Festival official selection

“The Thinking Game” is the inside story of DeepMind's groundbreaking AI research, culminating in the Nobel Prize-winning AlphaFold breakthrough. Filmed over five years by the award-winning team behind "AlphaGo," this documentary explores co-founder Demis Hassabis's lifelong pursuit of artificial general intelligence and the rigorous scientific journey from mastering strategy games to solving the 50-year-old protein folding problem.

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