FAO Reports Highlight the Need to Protect the Genetic Diversity of Our Plants and Forests

Genetic diversity is essential for building resilient agrifood systems that can adapt to challenges like changing climate conditions. Since 80% of the food we consume comes from plants, maintaining a broad range of genetic resources helps farmers grow …

MAFF, FAO unveil Cambodia Agriculture Forum and Exhibition 2025

Cambodia’s agricultural sector has made remarkable strides, transforming from a state of food insecurity to one that ensures sufficient food security within the country and exports millions of tonnes of agricultural products. This significant achievement …

At FAO Council, Director-General emphasizes world’s growing need for the urgent and accelerated transformation of global ...

Rome –The Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), QU Dongyu, today urged FAO Members to turn global challenges into opportunities to accelerate the transformation of global agrifood systems as he opened the …

177th Session of the FAO Council Kicks-off in Rome, Italy

Addis Ababa, April 7, 2025 (ENA)—The 177th Session of the Council of Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), which was held on 7 April 2025, began its session with the participation of the member countries of the organization. A five …

FAO and AgriGeorgia train Georgian Hazelnut producers in modern farming practices

In the scope of the EU- and Sweden-funded ENPARD IV program and organized by the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in partnership with AgriGeorgia, Ferrero’s local subsidiary, Georgian hazelnut farmers received training in sustainable orchard …

Global Food Prices Remain Stable in March as Cereal and Sugar Costs Dip: FAO Report

Cereal prices decreased by 2.6 percent compared to February, as concerns over crops in major Northern Hemisphere countries lessened. (Representational Image) Global food prices remained stable in March, according to the latest report from the Food and …

FAO Food Price Index remains steady in March amid declines in cereal...

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FAO Food Price Index stable in March 2025

The FAO Food Price Index* (FFPI) averaged 127.1 points in March 2025, remaining nearly unchanged from February. Declines in cereals and sugar price indices offset increases in those of meat and vegetable oils, while the dairy price index remained stable. …

Lower concerns about weather push prices for grains lower in March: FAO

ROME, April 4 (Xinhua) -- Global prices for grains and cereals fell in March, as concerns over the impacts of crop conditions subsided and global demand was relaxed, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reported Friday. The decrease …