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During his visit to Chile, FAO Chief Economist Máximo Torero explored cooperation and investment opportunities to transform agro-food systems. The agenda brought together authorities, the private sector, and financial actors to mobilize resources.
Key highlights included investment opportunities in the wheat sector through Mano de la Mano, collaboration with the Ñuble Regional Government to scale Connected Communities, and a visit to INIA La Platina to learn about plant protection initiatives, bioinputs, and post-harvest quality.
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En la Reserva de Biosfera Yabotí, Misiones, la Fundación Marangatu apoya a las comunidades Guaraníes mediante el proyecto Pagos por Resultados de REDD+ en Argentina. Este esfuerzo fortalece su autonomía, cultura y conexión con el territorio. Caciques y lideresas resaltan la relación vital entre el bosque y su vida diaria, donde la naturaleza proporciona alimento, medicina e identidad.
El trabajo comunitario es esencial para la organización, gobernanza y protección del territorio. Para más información, suscríbete al canal de FAO y síguenos en Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, Twitter, y Weibo.
Youth representatives from over 30 countries in Europe and Central Asia have issued a joint statement that emphasizes the importance of youth participation in policy-making and the transformation of agrifood systems in the region.
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Experts and local fishermen in South Suakin, Sudan emphasize the critical role of mangrove conservation. Mangroves protect coastlines, provide fodder for camels, store carbon, and serve as nurseries for fish and crustaceans. Local beneficiaries hope for continued support from the FAO and the government for these efforts.
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Healthy, diverse diets provide children with the energy and nutrients necessary for growth, concentration, and recovery. The @UNFAO and Global Goodwill Ambassadors @HarlemGlobetrotters are leveraging sports to inspire families to adopt healthy habits both on and off the court.
This initiative, in collaboration with @sportesalutespa, promotes wellbeing and active lifestyles, helping young people in Rome to learn, play, and thrive.
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Family farming registries are systems that gather information about family farmers and their households. This data helps governments understand the demographics, production methods, and challenges faced by these farmers, leading to better policies and resource allocation across various sectors.
These registries also aid in monitoring public policies, enhancing support for family farming, and fostering sustainable agrifood systems. Learn more about family farming at FAO, read the publication on registries here, or take the e-learning course here. Subscribe to our channel here.
Los registros de la agricultura familiar recopilan información sobre agricultores y sus hogares, proporcionando datos fiables que ayudan a los gobiernos a entender mejor esta práctica. Esto permite identificar necesidades, orientar el apoyo y diseñar políticas más eficaces, contribuyendo a sistemas agroalimentarios sostenibles y resilientes.
Para más información sobre la agricultura familiar, visite FAO. Lea la publicación sobre registros de la agricultura familiar en este enlace y realice el curso de aprendizaje electrónico en este enlace.
Les registres de l’agriculture familiale collectent des données sur les agriculteurs et leurs ménages. Ces informations aident les gouvernements à mieux comprendre l'agriculture familiale, à identifier les besoins, à cibler les soutiens et à élaborer des politiques efficaces, contribuant ainsi à des systèmes agroalimentaires durables et inclusifs.
Pour en savoir plus sur l’agriculture familiale, visitez ce lien. Vous pouvez également lire la publication sur les registres de l’agriculture familiale ici et suivre le cours en ligne ici.
This video highlights an FAO/WFP training workshop in Rome, where delegates from ten countries committed to enhancing the nutritional quality of school meals. Each representative held an empty FAO canteen tray, symbolizing the existing gaps in school meal nutrition, as they discussed their next steps.
Supported by the German Federal Ministry of Agriculture, the workshop introduced a new methodology for addressing children's food and nutrition issues. FAO and WFP aim to help countries design school meals that improve children's diet quality and well-being. Learn more about FAO's initiatives on school meals and nutrition at FAO.
The FAO’s Global Exhibition From Seeds to Foods returns for its second edition from 8 to 12 October 2026 at the historic Circo Massimo in Rome. Building on last year's success, the exhibition features hundreds of exhibitors, showcasing how agrifood systems come to life through innovation and practice.
With free public entry, visitors can explore the journey of food from growth to consumption and enjoy a variety of global cuisines. For more information, visit FAO.
Cette vidéo explore l'impact du Programme phytosanitaire Africain, qui s'étend à 38 pays et aide à produire des données de qualité pour le commerce international et la sécurité alimentaire.
Elle souligne également comment le PPA renforce les systèmes phytosanitaires en Afrique, modernisant la surveillance des organismes nuisibles grâce à des protocoles harmonisés et des technologies géospatiales.
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L'Esposizione universale della FAO "Dal seme al cibo" torna per la sua seconda edizione dal 8 al 12 ottobre 2026 al Circo Massimo di Roma. L'evento, che ha avuto successo lo scorso anno, riunisce espositori da tutto il mondo e offre uno spazio per valorizzare i sistemi agroalimentari. Scopri come i semi e i fattori produttivi si trasformano in alimenti grazie all'innovazione.
La mostra è aperta gratuitamente al pubblico e invita i visitatori a esplorare il processo di coltivazione, trasformazione, preparazione, distribuzione e consumo del cibo, con la possibilità di degustare una varietà di alimenti globali. Maggiori informazioni sono disponibili su FAO.
Una delegación de Lesotho visitó Huancayo, Perú, para explorar el potencial transformador de la papa, en el marco de la iniciativa Un País, Un Producto Prioritario (OCOP) y la Cooperación Sur-Sur de la FAO. Durante su recorrido, conocieron laboratorios de cultivo de tejidos, invernaderos de microtubérculos y participaron en la cosecha de papas nativas.
La delegación, que incluye a mil agricultores de Lesotho, busca reducir la dependencia de las importaciones de papa y avanzar hacia la autosuficiencia alimentaria. También visitaron una cooperativa que promueve el comercio justo y la certificación orgánica, fortaleciendo la negociación de los productores en el mercado.
Access to land is crucial for rural women in Rwanda to secure livelihoods and support their families. Despite a legal framework that guarantees equal inheritance rights, cultural beliefs and a lack of awareness often hinder women from claiming these rights.
Anastasie Uwitije, a 57-year-old farmer from Ngoma District, illustrates this challenge. By understanding inheritance law, she was able to secure her rightful place on her family’s land, showcasing the importance of legal knowledge in empowering women.
Este vídeo apresenta a Rede de Sistemas Públicos de Abastecimento e Comercialização de Alimentos (Rede SPAA), criada há 11 anos, que apoia a inclusão econômica da agricultura familiar e amplia o acesso a alimentos frescos e saudáveis na América Latina e no Caribe.
A plataforma regional conta com instituições públicas de 19 países, conectando campo e cidade para garantir que os alimentos cheguem a todos. Com o apoio da FAO e do Programa de Cooperação Sul-Sul Brasil-FAO, a Rede fortalece a integração entre países e promove o diálogo regional e a troca de conhecimentos sobre políticas públicas.
Explore how KIAMIS is revolutionizing agriculture in Kenya through digital innovation. This initiative transitions from fragmented data to a comprehensive farmer registry, ushering in a new era of enhanced services, improved planning, and robust support for millions of smallholder farmers.
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Miles de aves en nuestro continente pueden verse afectadas por la influenza aviar altamente patógena. Si observas aves desorientadas, con movimientos anormales o mortalidades masivas, podrías estar ante un brote. No te acerques a ellas y notifica de inmediato a las autoridades sanitarias de tu país.
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FAO, IFAD, and WFP collaborate to create lasting impact, emphasizing the importance of multilateral action for sustainable development. Maurizio Martina, Gérardine Mukeshimana, and Rania Dagash-Kamara discuss how joint programming with the UN system delivers results for people and the planet.
This video is part of United for Impact, FAO’s first interactive digital story showcasing its collaboration with the UN. Subscribe to FAO on YouTube here.
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This video highlights the Regional Dialogue on Water Tenure in Asia and the Pacific, held in Bangkok, Thailand, in May 2026. The event gathered various stakeholders, including governments, civil society, and Indigenous Peoples, to share regional insights for the Global Dialogue on Water Tenure and discuss principles for responsible water governance.
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The Thinking Game | Full documentary | Tribeca Film Festival official selection
“The Thinking Game” is the inside story of DeepMind's groundbreaking AI research, culminating in the Nobel Prize-winning AlphaFold breakthrough. Filmed over five years by the award-winning team behind "AlphaGo," this documentary explores co-founder Demis Hassabis's lifelong pursuit of artificial general intelligence and the rigorous scientific journey from mastering strategy games to solving the 50-year-old protein folding problem.
Following its world premiere at the Tribeca Festival, "The Thinking Game" is now available to watch for free. For those interested in hosting a screening for a classroom, community, or workplace, visit: rocofilms.com/films/the-thinking-game/.
