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AIM4Commodities in Kenya and Colombia

In 2025, buyers from two cooperatives—one in Kenya growing coffee and another in Colombia growing cacao—requested proof that their farms were deforestation-free. Most smallholders lacked this proof.

Using FAO's free, open-source Open Foris solutions, they mapped their farms, maintained their data, and gained unexpected insights about their members. Here is their story, in their words.

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Intervention by Rene Orellana | Accelerating Vision 25 by 2025+5 in the CWA

During the 20th Caribbean Week of Agriculture, ministers and regional partners focused on accelerating Vision 25 by 2025+5 to enhance food and nutrition security in the Caribbean. Key priorities discussed included climate resilience, investment access, competitive value chains, and regional trade.

FAO Assistant Director-General Rene Orellana Halkyer emphasized the importance of transitioning from commitments to actionable results by linking production, financing, and regional markets to benefit producers and communities.

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Simulation exercises on animal health emergencies

In Trinidad and Tobago, professionals participated in training simulations focused on highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreaks. This initiative is part of the broader preparedness efforts in Latin America and the Caribbean to enhance responses to potential animal health emergencies by identifying strengths and areas for improvement.

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Innovate today. Nourish tomorrow.

Innovation encompasses more than just technology; it includes new ideas and creative uses of existing resources. By improving food and agriculture, we can share knowledge effectively, ensuring that innovations reach those who need them most. Solutions should be affordable and tailored to diverse communities worldwide.

Join us this World Food Day to explore how we can use science, technology, and imagination to enhance food production, protect nature, and secure a sustainable future. Together, we can innovate today and nourish tomorrow. Learn more at World Food Day.

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创新当下,保障粮食安全的未来

创新不仅仅是技术,如数据和人工智能,它也包括新的想法和更聪明的信息共享方式,使每个人都能受益。真正的创新应走近那些最渴望它的人,确保人人可用、处处可行,并融入不同人群的日常生活。

无论点子大小,方法新旧,关键在于巧思与科技的结合,推动科学在农业中的应用,保护自然,关爱未来。值此世界粮食日,欢迎您加入我们,共同创新,滋养未来。更多信息请访问 FAO。

Innovare oggi per nutrire il domani.

Le innovazioni nel settore agroalimentare vanno oltre la tecnologia, includendo idee creative e modi migliori di condividere informazioni. È fondamentale che queste innovazioni raggiungano chi ne ha più bisogno, rendendole accessibili e pratiche per diverse comunità nel mondo.

Che si tratti di iniziative grandi o piccole, moderne o tradizionali, l'importante è utilizzare scienza, tecnologia e immaginazione per coltivare cibo, proteggere la natura e garantire un futuro sostenibile. Unisciti a noi per la Giornata Mondiale dell’Alimentazione e innoviamo insieme per nutrire il domani.

Innovar hoy para nutrir mañana.

La innovación va más allá de la tecnología; incluye nuevas ideas y mejores formas de compartir información para beneficiar a todos. Para que tenga un impacto real, debe ser accesible y adaptarse a diversas comunidades en todo el mundo.

Todas las innovaciones, ya sean grandes o pequeñas, modernas o tradicionales, buscan soluciones inteligentes a través de la ciencia y la creatividad para cultivar alimentos, proteger la naturaleza y asegurar un futuro sostenible. Únete a nosotros este Día Mundial de la Alimentación y trabajemos juntos para innovar hoy y nutrir mañana. Más información en FAO.

Инновации сегодня – продовольственная обеспеченность

Инновации в сельском хозяйстве включают не только технологии, такие как искусственный интеллект и роботы, но и новые идеи и способы обмена информацией. Чтобы они были эффективными, инновации должны быть доступны, практичны и адаптированы к потребностям различных сообществ.

Независимо от масштаба, суть инноваций заключается в поиске эффективных решений для производства продовольствия и охраны окружающей среды. Присоединяйтесь к празднованию Всемирного дня продовольствия и помогите создать инновации для обеспечения продовольствием будущих поколений.

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ابتكار اليوم، غذاء الغد.

عند التفكير في الابتكار، نتخيل غالبًا التكنولوجيا مثل البيانات والذكاء الاصطناعي. لكن الابتكار يشمل أيضًا الأفكار الجديدة وطرق تبادل المعلومات لضمان استفادة الجميع. لتحقيق تأثير حقيقي، يجب أن يكون الابتكار ميسور الكلفة وعمليًا، ومتكيّفًا مع المجتمعات المحلية حول العالم.

سواء كان الابتكار كبيرًا أو صغيرًا، يتعلق بإيجاد حلول ذكية باستخدام العلوم والتكنولوجيا. انضموا إلينا في يوم الأغذية العالمي، حيث يمكننا العمل معًا لجعل ابتكار اليوم غذاء الغد. لمزيد من المعلومات، تفضلوا بزيارة هذا الرابط.

Innover Aujourd'hui pour Nourrir Demain

L'innovation ne se limite pas aux technologies comme l'intelligence artificielle ou les robots. Elle inclut également de nouvelles idées et un meilleur partage de l'information pour que chacun puisse en bénéficier. Pour être efficace, l'innovation doit atteindre ceux qui en ont le plus besoin, en étant abordable et adaptée à diverses populations.

Qu'elle soit à grande ou petite échelle, moderne ou traditionnelle, l'innovation vise à trouver des solutions intelligentes pour produire des aliments, protéger la nature et bâtir l'avenir. Rejoignez-nous pour la Journée mondiale de l'alimentation et innovons ensemble pour nourrir demain.

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Sistemas de Alerta Temprana Multiamenaza: Acción y prevención ante el Fenómeno de El Niño

El cambio climático requiere respuestas rápidas y coordinadas. En este video, participantes del Seminario de Sistemas de Alerta Temprana Multiamenaza de la FAO discuten la importancia de prepararse ante los peligros climáticos, como El Niño.

El seminario enfatiza la necesidad de combinar la gestión técnica de riesgos con el conocimiento local y ancestral, lo que permite a las autoridades tomar decisiones informadas, proteger los medios de vida de los agricultores y actuar con anticipación para salvar vidas.

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Produce and conserve: The contributions of family farmers and Indigenous Peoples in the Amazon

This report presents key findings and recommendations that contribute to the regional discussion on the Amazonian bioeconomy, sustainable agrifood systems, forest conservation, food security, and the well-being of local populations.

It aims to foster a multi-stakeholder dialogue that incorporates diverse perspectives on the Amazon, addressing opportunities and challenges for sustainable economic development while enhancing community quality of life and protecting biodiversity.

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Join the Asia-Pacific Conference on Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization (APSAM)

Sustainable agricultural mechanization is crucial for transforming agrifood systems in Asia and the Pacific. FAO Assistant Director-General Alue Dohong emphasizes the need for enhanced regional cooperation and collective action ahead of the first Asia-Pacific Conference on Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization (APSAM).

Scheduled for 23-26 November 2026 in Manila, Philippines, APSAM 2026 will focus on the theme “Modernize. Scale. Sustain.” The conference aims to unite stakeholders to share experiences, explore innovative solutions, and identify opportunities for increased regional collaboration.

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Inovar Hoje para Nutrir o Amanhã

A inovação vai além de tecnologias como dados e inteligência artificial; ela também envolve novas e antigas ideias. Isso pode incluir o uso criativo de recursos existentes ou a melhoria na disseminação de conhecimentos, tornando-os acessíveis a mais pessoas.

Para ter um impacto real, a inovação deve ser prática e adaptada às diversas realidades ao redor do mundo. Seja através de soluções modernas ou tradicionais, o objetivo é usar ciência, tecnologia e imaginação para produzir alimentos, proteger a natureza e construir um futuro melhor. Neste Dia Mundial da Alimentação, junte-se a nós para inovar hoje e nutrir o amanhã. Saiba mais em FAO.

Élelmezési Világnap 2026

Every harvest is the result of our ancestors' work, and every breakthrough is built on knowledge—both ancient and new. When people discover new ideas, the future flourishes.

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FAO-China South-South Cooperation (SSC) in Action: Reducing Food Loss and Waste

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Dominican Republic: Unlocking Dorado's Great Potential

This video highlights the FISH4ACP program, which connects artisanal fishers in the Dominican Republic to high-value markets through the marketing channel La Ruta del Dorado. The mahi-mahi, or dorado, is crucial for the income and nutrition of these fishers.

FISH4ACP aims to enhance the mahi-mahi value chain by making it more profitable, inclusive, and sustainable. The program provides training in fish handling and strengthens the cold chain to improve product freshness and pricing. FISH4ACP is implemented by the FAO with support from the EU and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development.

République Dominicaine : Valoriser le Grand Potentiel du Mahi-Mahi

Cette vidéo présente le programme FISH4ACP, qui relie les pêcheurs artisanaux dominicains à des marchés de haute valeur via La Ruta del Dorado. La coryphène, ou mahi-mahi, est cruciale pour ces pêcheurs, offrant des revenus et de la nourriture pour leurs familles.

FISH4ACP vise à améliorer la rentabilité et la durabilité de la chaîne de valeur du mahi-mahi en République dominicaine. Le programme forme également les pêcheurs à la manipulation du poisson et renforce la chaîne du froid pour garantir la fraîcheur des produits. FISH4ACP est une initiative de l’OEACP, mise en œuvre par la FAO et financée par l'Union européenne et le BMZ.

Chef Heinz Wuth enseña a deshidratar plátanos y reducir el desperdicio de alimentos

¿Tienes plátanos demasiado maduros? ¡No los botes! En el Día Internacional de Concienciación sobre la Pérdida y el Desperdicio de Alimentos, el chef Heinz Wuth de Ciencia y Cocina comparte cómo deshidratar plátanos en casa. Esta técnica ayuda a prolongar su vida útil y reducir el desperdicio de alimentos.

La deshidratación elimina gran parte del agua de los alimentos, evitando que frutas y verduras terminen en la basura. Pequeñas acciones pueden generar grandes cambios para tu bolsillo y el planeta. Mira el video completo y cuéntanos: ¿qué haces tú para aprovechar los alimentos antes de que se echen a perder?

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FAST Partnership 2026 Members Meeting – interview with Abby Battersby

Members of the Food and Agriculture for Sustainable Transformation (FAST) Partnership convened at FAO headquarters from September 16-18, 2026, for their annual meeting. Watch FAST Members discuss the Partnership's activities.

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How to Live on Earth | Feature Documentary | Presented by Benedict Cumberbatch

What if the solutions to building a better future already exist? How to Live on Earth is an ambitious documentary that explores how humanity can create a thriving future by collaborating with nature. Presented by Benedict Cumberbatch, the film reveals the potential of teaming up with nature to address our greatest challenges.

Heartwarming and energizing, it offers a hopeful vision for a future where both nature and humanity can thrive. How to Live on Earth is produced by Open Planet Studios in association with Villars Institute Foundation and Silvania. Join the conversation by downloading film assets and sharing your reaction at howtoliveonearth.net/social-toolkit. Explore educational resources from the Villars Institute at YouTube.

 

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