In Chile, a community transforms fog into a source of water to cope with water scarcity and drought… Press release… June 2026… There are days when the sky does not bring rain. Instead, a thick fog, called camanchaca, advances silently from the ocean and covers hills and ravines. The trees, plants and …
Read More »Farm incomes set to rise over next decade – but volatility puts gains at risk!
Press release… June 2026… OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2026-2035 sees agricultural growth rate outpacing carbon emissions over next decade… Paris/Rome – Global average gross agricultural income per worker is projected to increase by 9 percent by 2035, driven by productivity gains and broadly stable agricultural prices, according to a new report released today by …
Read More »FAO: El Niño is coming; here is where the risks to agriculture are highest!
Press release… FAO experts map where crops and pasturelands are most vulnerable to drought… 22/06/2026 Rome – A new El Niño phase is likely to begin within weeks, putting agriculture on alert around the world. New analyses by experts at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) allow for detailed mapping of …
Read More »SOFIA 2026: Global fisheries and aquaculture production reaches new highs
Press release… Report highlights sustainability and equity challenges as sector feeds growing global population… June, 2026… Rome/Mombasa, Kenya – At 184 billion dollars, trade in aquatic animal products continues to hit record highs and now rivals terrestrial meat trade in value. Ensuring sustainable and equitable growth of marine and inland ecosystems, …
Read More »FAO Food Outlook: Global food commodity market trends face rising geopolitical and weather risks
Press release… New edition also explores shipping fuel implications, energy-agriculture market linkages, fertilizer markets and the global food import bill… June, 2026 Rome – The outlook for global food commodity markets continues to be relatively favourable, with the 2026/27 cereal production forecast to remain historically elevated, though easing from record highs. …
Read More »Türkiye’s FAO candidate launches campaign!
Former Minister of Food, Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Dr. Mehdi Eker has been nominated by Ankara to be the next chair of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). He is the first candidate for the organization’s top seat from Türkiye and hopes to win to leave a mark on Türkiye’s …
Read More »Qu Dongyu: The greatest risk was not an immediate food shortage, but a fertilizer and production shock!
FAO urges open trade on all agricultural inputs and efficient fertilizer use amid global food production risks… Director-General QU Dongyu addresses 181st Session of the FAO Council emphasizing that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is not a regional issue but a global food security risk! Press release… June, …
Read More »FAO study: Global meat supply quadrupled over six decades, but uneven distribution persists
Report analyses how the food environment influences supply and demand for terrestrial animal source food (TASF)… Press release… 05/06/2026 Rome – The global supply of terrestrial animal source food (TASF), driven mainly by egg, poultry and pig meat, has experienced a significant increase over the past six decades. This expansion has …
Read More »From record growth to impact: FAO welcomes ambitious new funding cycle of Global Environment Facility
3.9 billion dollars replenishment will help countries accelerate environmental actions through agrifood systems… Press release… 05/06/2026 Rome/Samarkand – On World Environment Day, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) welcomed the Ninth Replenishment of the Global Environment Facility (GEF‑9), underscoring the opportunity to upscale agriculture and food systems …
Read More »Qu Dongyu: AI’s transformative power to be at the service of rural communities and a bridge towards shared prosperity!
QU Dongyu addresses Vatican-hosted high-level symposium: AI and the Future of Human Dignity 25/05/2026 Rome – The Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), QU Dongyu, today called for Artificial Intelligence (AI) to be guided by human dignity, inclusion and solidarity, warning that “technological change is …
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THE GLOBAL WINDOW OF TURKISH FOOD AND AGRICULTURE The Global Window of Turkish Food and Agriculture Sector
