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 …
Read More »Rome-based UN agencies and partners to convene global experts and leaders for Rome Nutrition Week 2026…
Press release… 25–28 May 2026 | FAO Headquarters, Rome – and online… The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the World Food Programme (WFP), with support from the UN-Nutrition Secretariat, together with the leadership from a multi-country Steering Committee, will …
Read More »FAO Director General honours India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi with FAO’s prestigious Agricola Medal…
Press release… QU Dongyu praises the Indian leader’s efforts to prioritize agrifood systems and rural development… 20/05/2026 Rome – TheDirector-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), QU Dongyu, today presented Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India with the FAO Agricola Medal, the Organization’s highest award, in …
Read More »FAO report calls for robust risk assessment for recycled plastic food packaging…
Press release… Findings underscore need for discussion on global standards as demand for environmentally friendly packaging rises… 13/05/2026 Rome – The growing use of recycled plastic in food packaging and other food contact materials offers clear environmental benefits but also raises crucial chemical safety concerns that underscore the need for discussion …
Read More »Cereal markets remain well anchored by ample stocks toward the close of the 2025/26 season…
FAO has raised its latest 2025 production forecast for most major cereals this month, further strengthening indications of a generally favourable supply situation in 2025/26. Global cereal production is now pegged at 3 040 million tonnes, representing an increase of 6.0 percent compared to the previous year. Wheat and maize production estimates …
Read More »FAO: Fertilizer scarcity will affect next harvests and food supplies!
Director-General QU Dongyu addresses the Ministerial Meeting of the MED9++ Countries and calls for coordinated action to address disruptions threatening food security… Press release… 07/05/2026 Rome – The Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), QU Dongyu, emphasized today that the global fertilizer scarcity caused by …
Read More »Extreme heat is pushing agrifood systems to the brink worldwide!
Press release… New FAO-WMO report assesses risks and identifies adaptation options as rising temperatures pose hazards to people, crops, livestock and fish… 22/04/2026 Rome – Extreme heat events currently threaten the livelihoods and health of over a billion people, causing half a trillion work hours to be lost annually, with the …
Read More »Strait of Hormuz crisis: FAO Director-General outlines risks, actions and policy responses
Press release… QU Dongyu addresses FAO Council on implications for world food security and agriculture due to supply chain disruptions in the Gulf region… 28/04/2026 Rome – The Director-General of Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), QU Dongyu, emphasized the profound impact of the ongoing crisis in the Gulf …
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THE GLOBAL WINDOW OF TURKISH FOOD AND AGRICULTURE The Global Window of Turkish Food and Agriculture Sector
