In the first "The Work We Do" episode, FAO Chief Economist Máximo Torero discusses his career and the deep interconnections between agrifood systems, global markets, and macroeconomic stability. He highlights food security as a central pillar for humanitarian well-being, economic resilience, and national security.

Máximo explains how smarter investment, early action, and risk-informed policies prevent food crises, emphasizing prevention over response. The episode also explores hunger, migration, conflict, and international institutions' role in stabilizing agrifood systems. Subscribe: FAO YouTube. Follow FAO: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, Twitter, Weibo. Learn more at FAO.org.

The Africa Conference on Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization, held in Dar es Salaam from 3–6 February 2026, convened governments, innovators, and farmers to transform Africa’s agrifood systems. It highlighted smart, inclusive technologies and practical solutions—from farm machines to digital tools—to boost productivity, reduce drudgery, and create opportunities, particularly for women and youth.

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The FAO's Rift Valley Fever Early Warning Decision Support Tool (RVF DST) is an innovative online platform. It strengthens early warning and response to Rift Valley fever (RVF), a persistent zoonotic disease in Africa. Built under the One Health framework, the RVF DST enhances real-time monitoring and multi-sectoral collaboration across animal, human, and environmental health.

By combining satellite data, climate trends, and field surveillance, the tool predicts RVF outbreaks up to three months ahead. This early insight allows farmers, veterinarians, and policymakers to take preventive action, protecting livestock, livelihoods, and lives. The RVF DST shifts countries from reactive response to proactive prevention, fostering resilient health systems and long-term One Health preparedness.

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Listen to "The Work We Do - Ep1: How to Build Resilient Agrifood Systems," featuring FAO Chief Economist Máximo Torero. Watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeowVp5jM0U

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As FAO looks forward from 80 years of service, it is dedicated to accelerating agrifood systems transformation. This involves clarifying and applying systems approaches, informed by its recent publication, to drive future change.

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Sustainable agriculture is vital for global food security, environmental health, and economic stability. Integrating agroecological and organic practices presents a key challenge for farmers. To meet this, the FAO, through its BIOREST project and in partnership with Swisscontact, provides training, advice, and best practices to the DGAB, AVFA, and farmers, aiming to enhance productivity while preserving natural resources.

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The 2nd Arab Forum for Rural Advisory Services (AFRAS) fostered regional coordination among policymakers, service providers, and partners. Its goal was to strengthen rural advisory systems and empower rural actors across the NENA region.

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FAO scientists Marco and Enrico have developed a WEFE Nexus system, currently tested at Jordan's King Talal Dam. This system reduces water loss from evaporation, a critical issue for Jordan, which loses 25 million cubic meters annually from its dams.

Upon successful implementation in Jordan and the Arab region, the system promises billions in cost savings and enhanced water security. It also boosts energy efficiency and production by 20%, providing affordable energy for farmers and extending solar panel lifespan. It supports healthier food cultivation, agricultural expansion, and ecological systems, embodying the principle: "Every Drop Counts."

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FAO scientists Marco and Enrico have developed a WEFE Nexus system, tested with the Jordan Valley Authority at King Talal Dam. This innovation significantly reduces water loss from evaporation, addressing Jordan's annual loss of 25 million cubic meters and enhancing water security in a water-scarce region.

The system promises billions in cost savings, boosts energy efficiency by 20%, and supports healthier food cultivation and agricultural expansion. It also extends solar panel lifespan, embodying the principle: "Every Drop Counts." Visit [fao.org](http://www.fao.org).

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FISH4ACP, an initiative of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS), aims to make fisheries and aquaculture value chains in Africa, the Caribbean, and the Pacific more sustainable. Implemented by the FAO and partners, with funding from the European Union (EU) and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), it focuses on improving food security and incomes. More information can be found at FISH4ACP.

In The Gambia, FISH4ACP enhances the mangrove oyster value chain, linking economic growth with environmental sustainability and social inclusion. A key project, led by the Gambian Navy, teaches women oyster harvesters to swim, overcoming fears and making the sector more appealing.

FAO Talks, a panel series supported by Migros and moderated by FAO Champion Dilara Koçak, celebrates FAO's 80th anniversary. Guided by '365 Days of Action' and the Four Betters, the initiative engages university students as active stakeholders in shaping the future of agrifood systems.

The latest FAO Talks event, hosted by Kafkas University, focused on critical issues like biodiversity loss, climate change, and ecological literacy, exploring their profound impacts on agrifood systems. For more information, visit fao.org/turkiye.

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FAO Talks, a panel series supported by Migros and moderated by FAO Champion Dilara Koçak, launched for FAO’s 80th anniversary. It engages university students in shaping future agrifood systems, guided by FAO’s ‘365 Days of Action’ and the Four Betters. The inaugural event at ÖzyeÄŸin University, themed ‘Hand in Hand for a Better Life and a Better Future’, gathered young people and experts to discuss agricultural heritage, climate change, food security, digital transformation, women’s empowerment, and sustainable gastronomy. Learn more about FAO Türkiye [here](https://www.fao.org/turkiye/tr/).

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FAO Talks, supported by Migros and moderated by FAO Champion Dilara Koçak, is a panel series part of FAO's 80th anniversary. Guided by FAO’s 'Four Betters' framework, it engages university students in shaping future agrifood systems.

The ‘Talking Agriculture and Food with Youth’ event, co-organized by FAO, Migros, and CIFAL Istanbul – UNITAR, was hosted by Bahçeşehir University. With strong student participation, it focused on sustainable agrifood systems, exploring food security, nutrition, food loss/waste, gastronomy, and gastro-tourism.

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FAO Talks, a panel series launched for FAO's 80th anniversary, engages university students in shaping the future of agrifood systems. Supported by Migros and moderated by FAO Champion Dilara Koçak, the series aligns with FAO’s ‘365 Days of Action’ and the Four Betters initiative.

The third FAO Talks event, hosted by Yaşar University, focused on critical themes: digitalization in agriculture, social impact, and entrepreneurship, empowering students as active stakeholders.

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FAO's Yurdi Yasmi highlights key outcomes from the Africa Conference on Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization. The conference emphasized Africa's readiness for action, focusing on youth, women, digital tools, AI, and sustainable mechanization to foster smart, inclusive farming across the continent.

This initiative aims to transform agrifood systems, delivering real impact for farmers. Watch to learn more about how countries and partners are collaborating to achieve these goals.

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On Italy’s National Food Waste Prevention Day, FAO and the Italian Rugby Federation teamed up to highlight the importance of preventing food waste and how small, everyday actions can make a real difference.

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FAO Talks, a panel series celebrating FAO's 80th anniversary, engages university students in shaping future agrifood systems. Supported by Migros and moderated by FAO Champion Dilara Koçak, the series aligns with FAO’s ‘365 Days of Action’ and the Four Betters. Akdeniz University recently hosted the fourth meeting, focusing on climate change, healthy diets, and food system impacts.

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The Food Systems Integrated Program (FSIP), a joint initiative by FAO, IFAD, and the Global Environment Facility (GEF), is transforming food systems across 32 countries. It aims to foster sustainable, resilient, inclusive, and nature-positive practices.

A video features Peter Umunay (GEF Secretariat) explaining FSIP's focus on integration, inclusion, and impact. This interview was recorded at the First Global Meeting of the Food Systems Integrated Program and the 2025 Standing Committee on Finance Forum, held at FAO in Rome from September 8–12, 2025. Learn more at the FAO GEF page. © FAO.

ISPM 5, the Glossary of Phytosanitary Terms, serves as a foundational reference for harmonized terminology under the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC). It ensures a shared understanding of key terms, promoting clarity and consistency across languages and regions. This strengthens global cooperation in plant health, supporting effective pest prevention, safe trade, and the protection of plant resources worldwide.

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For over five decades, FAO AGRIS has been a global open-access platform, connecting agricultural researchers, farmers, and institutions. Evolving from a 1970s index, it now hosts over 16 million records in 120+ languages, making agricultural science visible, inclusive, and accessible. As a Digital Public Good, AGRIS promotes open science and digital inclusion for sustainable food and agriculture.

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