Carolyne Kambura of AGCO Corporation challenges common misconceptions about agricultural mechanization, highlighting its role in creating decent jobs, building skills, and fostering entrepreneurship for women and youth across value chains.

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The FAO/WHO Coordinating Committee for Africa (CCAFRICA) marked a leadership transition on January 26, 2026, as Uganda officially handed over to The Gambia. Outgoing Coordinator Hakim Mufumbiro (Uganda) and incoming Coordinator Mamodou Bah (The Gambia) reflected on the role's mandate and responsibilities.

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Hear the inspiring stories of farmers, fishers, and rural families who nourish the world. Through FAO projects, they share their resilience and hope for the future.

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Forests are vital for climate action, biodiversity, and livelihoods, yet intensifying pressures demand smart data. This article explores how global reporting processes—such as the FAO’s Global Forest Resources Assessment (FRA) and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change's Biennial Transparency Reports (BTRs)—connect crucial forest and climate data.

Aligning this data reduces reporting burdens, strengthens national capacities, and supports more effective policies for forests, people, and the climate. For a deeper understanding, read the technical brief: “Branching out: Synergies in forest assessments and climate transparency reporting.”

This video, one of four, trains field veterinarians on routine African Swine Fever (ASF) surveillance. It demonstrates systematic clinical examination of live pigs and how to recognize visible symptoms and clinical signs of acute and peracute ASF.

Produced by FAO, with contributions from the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB) and French translation by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (ACIA).

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This video, part of a four-video series, guides field veterinarians on routine African Swine Fever (ASF) surveillance activities. It demonstrates blood sampling (with and without anticoagulant) and swab sampling on live domestic pigs.

Developed with contributions from FAO and the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB), the video's French translation and dubbing were provided by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).

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Part of a four-video series, this video demonstrates routine field activities for African Swine Fever (ASF) surveillance. It guides field veterinarians on sampling dead pigs to confirm or exclude ASF.

FAO developed the scenario, while the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB) provided actors and production. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) handled French translation, subtitling, and dubbing.

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This video, part of a four-part series, guides field veterinarians through routine African Swine Fever (ASF) surveillance activities. It specifically demonstrates how to properly condition and label samples from suspected ASF animals for laboratory transport.

The script was developed by FAO, with actors and production from the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB). French translation, subtitling, and dubbing were provided by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). For more information, visit the official FAO website: http://www.fao.org.

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ICARRD+20 brings together governments, civil society, producer organizations, researchers, and youth to discuss agrarian reform and responsible land and water governance. Twenty years after the first ICARRD, this event advances new principles for responsible water tenure governance, complementing the Voluntary Guidelines on the Governance of Land Tenure (VGGT).

It serves as a global dialogue platform to promote sustainable agri-food systems, food security, and decent rural livelihoods for the coming decade. Subscribe to FAO's YouTube channel and follow them on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, Twitter, and Weibo. Learn more at fao.org. © FAO. #SDGs #Agenda2030 #GlobalGoals

ICARRD+20 brings together diverse stakeholders to reflect on land reform and the responsible governance of land and water resources. This milestone event, 20 years after the first conference, advances new principles on water tenure, complementing the VGGT, to shape sustainable agrifood systems, food security, and decent rural livelihoods.

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ICARRD+20 convenes governments, civil society, farmers, researchers, and youth to reflect on agrarian reform and responsible land and water governance. Marking 20 years since the first ICARRD, this global dialogue aims to advance new water governance principles, complementing the Voluntary Guidelines on the Tenure of Land (VGGT).

This initiative seeks to foster sustainable agri-food systems, enhance food security, and promote dignified rural livelihoods for the coming decade.

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Empoderar a los países es fundamental para una acción climática efectiva y duradera.

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The FAO, funded by the World Bank's Emergency Food Security Project (EFSP), has launched a large-scale seed commercialization initiative in Afghanistan. This program addresses challenges like farmer liquidity, seed affordability, and weak market linkages, with flexible delivery arrangements to support women farmers facing additional barriers.

Through a co-payment electronic voucher system, farmers access certified wheat seed directly from Private Seed Enterprises. The project covers 50% of the seed cost, with farmers contributing the rest. This approach strengthens farmer ownership, stimulates demand, and aims to commercialize the seed sector, reinforcing domestic markets and increasing wheat production.

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Nutritious school meals and food education are vital for children to learn, grow, and thrive, ensuring every child has this essential opportunity.

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In Uganda, urban schools face challenges providing consistent, nutritious meals due to space and cost limitations. FAO addresses this at St. Kizito Namugongo Secondary School in Kampala, supporting innovative hydroponic farming. This initiative promotes sustainable agriculture, healthy diets, and practical learning within the school environment.

This video explores the Elevate initiative, which improves school meal quality and enhances student learning by integrating modern agricultural practices. Subscribe to learn more: FAO on YouTube.

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Wildfires are a continuous global threat, devastating lives and ecosystems. To combat this, Integrated Fire Management (IFM) is transforming our approach from crisis response to prevention and resilience.

Through the Global Fire Management Hub, FAO and partners unite countries, scientists, Indigenous leaders, and communities. This collaboration shares data, strengthens policy, and translates local wisdom into global action, as seen with Brazil’s Prevfogo brigades and Indigenous firefighters. Protecting our forests through unity ensures a safer future.

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The Youth Forum will convene young people from across the region to foster dialogue, build capacity, and acquire knowledge. This initiative aims to empower them and strengthen their networks, particularly concerning agrifood systems.

Participants will develop a Regional Declaration, articulating their proposals and demands. This document will be instrumental in conveying youth voices and priorities to the 39th FAO Regional Conference for Latin America and the Caribbean (LARC39) and other critical decision-making platforms.

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Marco Colangeli and Enrico Mandola have developed an innovative solar energy system. Their active-cooled photovoltaic panels float on water surfaces, simultaneously reducing evaporation, increasing energy efficiency by 20%, and creating affordable energy production space for local farmers.

Tested and scientifically approved between August and December 2025, this system is ready for implementation. It offers a significant solution, potentially reducing Jordan's annual water loss from dams by approximately 25 million cubic meters.

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Las comidas escolares nutritivas y la educación alimentaria ayudan a los niños a aprender, crecer y prosperar.

¡Todos los niños y niñas merecen esa oportunidad!

The 39th FAO Regional Conference for Latin America and the Caribbean (LARC39) will convene in Brasília from March 2-6, 2026. This key event will drive dialogue and decisions on food, agriculture, and sustainable development, aiming to advance more efficient, inclusive, and resilient agrifood systems.

The conference addresses four Regional Priorities: Better Production, Better Nutrition, Better Environment, and Better Life. Heads of State, ministers, international organizations, civil society, and the private sector will participate, strengthening this platform to tackle hunger and malnutrition across the region.

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