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Farming and Food Production
Despite a reduction in conflict, food production in northeast Syria remains a significant challenge due to climatic shocks, limited extension services, and high input costs. Many families struggle to produce the food they need for survival.
With support from SHF, FAO has provided 4,500 farming households (27,000 people) with vegetable production packages, including seeds and organic fertilizer. This timely assistance helps vulnerable families grow fresh vegetables, safeguard their livelihoods, and lessen their dependence on humanitarian aid.
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This video highlights two FAO and UNOSSC projects funded by the Russian Federation in the Fergana Valley and the Sahel region. The Fergana Valley project, covering Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan, focuses on Climate-Smart Agriculture and innovative technologies to help farmers tackle climate challenges while enhancing soil and water conservation.
In the Sahel, where agriculture is threatened by arid conditions and irregular rainfall, the project promotes sustainable irrigation and land management. Collaboration among Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso, Mauritania, and Chad will facilitate the exchange of best practices to improve food security and resilience. For more information, visit the FAO SSTC website.
Every harvest builds on past knowledge, and innovation can lead to a fruitful future. By embracing new ideas today, we can ensure tomorrow's nourishment.
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Chaque récolte dépend des connaissances passées et présentes. L'innovation accessible aux personnes permet de préparer la récolte de demain.
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Ogni raccolto nasce da ciò che è stato seminato prima. Ogni progresso si fonda sul sapere, antico e nuovo. Quando l’innovazione raggiunge le persone, il raccolto di domani può mettere radici. Innovare oggi per nutrire il domani.
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Cada cosecha es el resultado de lo que ha precedido. Cada avance se basa en el conocimiento, tanto antiguo como nuevo. La innovación puede permitir que la cosecha del futuro eche raíces.
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This video features an interview with Krystal Crumpler, Coordinator of FAO’s IMP-ACT project, which runs from 2025 to 2030. Funded by Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development with EUR 6.5 million, the project aims to enhance climate support in agriculture.
IMP-ACT will assist countries in integrating food and agriculture into their national climate plans, advocate for agriculture's role in climate negotiations, and attract targeted climate finance for agrifood systems. For more details, visit the FAO IMP-ACT page and learn about climate initiatives at FAO Climate Change.
This video showcases how safe fish production begins at the farm, featuring an FAO aquaculture expert and Georgian trout producers. They highlight improved water quality monitoring, biosecurity, and food safety practices that enhance fish health and market competitiveness, supported by the European Union and Sweden.
Farmers utilize field test kits and multi-parameter water quality analyzers to quickly detect harmful bacteria and monitor essential water parameters. With FAO training and matching grants under the European Neighbourhood Programme for Agriculture and Rural Development (ENPARD IV), producers are equipped to ensure clean water and high-quality fish.
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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 an initiative of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS), implemented by the FAO with support from the EU and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
This COFI Special Event celebrates blue foods with live cooking, tasting, and storytelling, while launching the IYWF Cookbook, From Land and Sea. Honored guests, the Jeju Haenyeo women divers, will share their experiences and collaborate with chefs to prepare Sea Urchin Noodle Soup. Dishes from Italy, Tanzania, the Dominican Republic, and Brazil will showcase women's knowledge and leadership in sustainable aquatic food systems.
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Innovation encompasses not only technology like AI and robotics but also new and existing ideas. It involves using resources in novel ways and enhancing knowledge sharing to benefit everyone. For innovation to be impactful, it must be accessible and tailored to diverse communities worldwide.
Whether through modern or traditional methods, innovation seeks smart solutions to grow food, protect nature, and ensure a sustainable future. Join us this World Food Day to innovate today and nourish tomorrow. Learn more at World Food Day.
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Este video ofrece una visión general de los criterios y políticas del Programa de Cooperación Técnica (PCT) de la FAO, que regula la asistencia proporcionada a través del programa.
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Chef Fatmata Binta, FAO Regional Goodwill Ambassador for Africa, highlights the significance of grains like fonio and foxtail millet in promoting resilience, culture, and shared knowledge among communities. These climate-resilient crops support smallholder farmers and inspire healthier agrifood systems.
On the United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation (12 September), we celebrate the exchange of traditions and solutions across the Global South, fostering cultural connections through agriculture.
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إنريكو بيروتي، الأمين العام للاتفاقية الدولية لوقاية النباتات، يفتتح ورش العمل الإقليمية لعام 2026، مشيداً بدور الأطراف المتعاقدة والمنظمات الإقليمية في تعزيز صحة النبات. تعتبر هذه الورش منتدىً سنوياً لمراجعة الحوكمة والاستراتيجية وتبادل الخبرات.
تركز الورش على مسودات المعايير الدولية لممارسات الصحة النباتية ومبادرات مثل مشروع شهادات الصحة النباتية الإلكترونية. تشمل التحديثات البرامج الجارية مثل برنامج الحاويات البحرية وشبكات المختبرات التشخيصية.
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The 2026 IPPC Regional Workshop is set to open soon. IPPC Secretary-General Enrico Perotti emphasized the crucial role of contracting parties and Regional Plant Protection Organizations (RPPO) in shaping the future of global plant health. This workshop will review IPPC governance, strategies, standards, and capacity building, while providing a platform for regions to share experiences and priorities.
Key topics include the draft International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM), advancements in the IPPC ePhyto solutions, and updates on initiatives like the maritime container program and the African Plant Quarantine Program.
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Small-scale tuna fishers can enhance their catch quality and market access through seven practical steps introduced in this video. Developed by the Common Oceans Tuna Project, led by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) with support from the Global Environment Facility (GEF), these steps focus on careful handling, rapid cooling, and maintaining a cold chain to minimize losses and maximize value.
Collaborating with the International Pole and Line Foundation (IPNLF), this method has been tested with fishers in Indonesia, Tanzania, and Oman. By implementing these strategies, fishers can improve their livelihoods and promote sustainable tuna fisheries. For more information, read the guide on best practice handling.
Kyrgyzstan is leveraging innovation by combining science, technology, and local knowledge to enhance food production and protect natural resources. Solutions like seed balls for arid areas and artificial glaciers for water storage are empowering communities. Traditional knowledge continues to guide pastoralists, who now integrate modern tools like GPS and drones.
The FAO is also promoting sustainable fish farming and safeguarding Kyrgyzstan's unique walnut forests. These initiatives illustrate how innovation can create resilient food systems while preserving vital resources. This World Food Day, learn how Kyrgyzstan is merging new ideas with traditional practices for a sustainable food future.
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Deep-sea sharks are some of the most intriguing and least understood creatures on Earth, with over 500 species adapted to survive in extreme ocean depths. These sharks possess unique features like glowing eyes and enhanced senses, allowing them to thrive in their dark habitats.
Researchers, fishers, and fisheries management organizations are working together through the Common Oceans Deep Sea Fisheries Project to enhance scientific understanding, promote sustainable fishing, and conserve vulnerable deep-sea ecosystems. Discover more about these efforts and the hidden lives of deep-sea sharks at FAO.
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The Many Passions of Matteo Lane
Matteo Lane is a multifaceted artist—stand-up comedian, painter, singer, and Broadway performer. In this interview, he shares how these skills intertwine in his creative process, likening art to a tree that branches out in various directions.
We explore his role as Billy Flynn in Broadway’s Chicago, his journey from bar shows to international comedy tours, and the evolution of gay representation in comedy. Lane also discusses his artistic roots at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, his admiration for Maria Callas, and his philosophy of focusing on the journey of creation rather than the end product.
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