Rural Development

FAO statistical overview shows production increases across most wood-based product categories… 24/12/2025, News release… Rome, Italy – After a sharp decline in 2023, the global forest products sector saw signs of stabilization in 2024, according to Globalforest products facts and figures 2024, released today by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the …

Press release… Designated by the UN, the Year will highlight women’s essential roles and push for global action to tackle the structural barriers they face 05/12/2025 Rome – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) yesterday launched The International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026, a global campaign aimed at …

The number of ecotourism areas established under the General Directorate of Forestry (OGM), affiliated with the Agriculture and Forestry Ministry, has reached 136 as of November. These sites are estimated to contribute approximately 2 billion Turkish Liras annually to rural development and the national economy. According to OGM officials, ecotourism, which promotes sustainable …

Press release… FAO-Türkiye Forestry Partnership Programme advances field collaboration in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan… 10 November 2025, Bishkek/Astana –A back-to-back mission to Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan was carried out from 26 October to 1 November 2025 under the FAO-Türkiye Forestry Partnership Programme (FTFP) to support ongoing efforts in sustainable forest management, biodiversity conservation and protected area …

Press release… FAO Türkiye showcases innovative South–South Cooperation and agroecological heritage at first FAO Global Exhibition: “From Seeds to Foods” 6 November 2025,Ankara –On 10–13 October, FAO-Türkiye proudly participated in the First FAO Global Exhibition: From Seeds to Foods, held in Park of Porta Capena, Rome, Italy. The exhibition brought together Member Countries, …

31 countries and six regional initiatives take center stage at FAO flagship event… 14 October, 2025… ROME – The Hand-in-Hand (HIH) Investment Forum 2025 opened today at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) headquarters, showcasing more than 15.9 billion dollars in investment cases that target improving …

By Jefferson Massah/jeff.massah24@gmail.com /+231886828622 Dakar, Senegal – Liberia has announced an ambitious $900 million agriculture investment program designed to transform the country’s food systems, boost rural livelihoods, and accelerate economic growth over the next five years. Agriculture Minister Alexander Nuetah unveiled the Legacy Investment Program on the sidelines of the Africa Food Systems …

Four-month emergency response effort aims to curb transboundary and zoonotic diseases, strengthen livelihoods, ease the food crisis and revive the ailing economy… 16/09/2025 Port Sudan/Rome – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Government of Sudan, has launched the 2025 national livestock vaccination campaign …