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Investment in agricultural knowledge and innovation systems has dropped to just 0.5% of sector value, not enough to reverse slowing productivity growth.

More trends in agricultural policy ➡️ www.oecd.org/en/publicati...

As countries worldwide work to tackle climate change with ambitious GHG emission targets, it is important to stay up to date on the policies in place.

Check out our newly updated database for a unique international view of AFOLU mitigation policies➡️ www.oecd.org/en/publicati...

The OECD Global Forum on Agriculture returns this month!

Join us 28 October to discuss how to attract new farmers for the future of agriculture.

Learn more and access the high-level session livestream link here 👉https://www.oecd.org/en/events/2025/10/oecd-global-forum-on-agriculture.html

Agriculture faces the largest skills mismatches across all sectors. Many workers are over- or under-qualified.

Discover how policymakers can bridge the gap🔗 www.oecd.org/en/publicati...

More than a quarter of farmers in OECD countries are over 55 years old, raising concern about the future of agriculture and food.

A new OECD policy brief explores the opportunity for new farmers to tackle critical global challenges⤵️
www.oecd.org/en/publicati...

A new cost-benefit analysis reveals that cutting food loss & waste by 26% to 47% globally by 2030 could create valuable policy space for governments seeking to maximize social welfare or to minimize overall waste.

Explore the scenario⤵️
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#SDGs2030

Multilateral co-operation & a rules-based agricultural trade system are crucial as 22% of global calorie supply is traded to:

➡️move agricultural & fish products efficiently
➡️support food security
➡️improve sustainability & resilience

🔗 www.agri-outlook.org
#AgOutlook

How can we #EndHunger + reduce greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture by 2034?

A new #AgOutlook scenario details how to achieve these goals through productivity increases coupled with targeted mitigation strategies.

Learn more: www.agri-outlook.org

📢 In this month's WTO "News Harvest":

▶️Acute food security set to worsen, @wfp.org warns
▶️Tariffs: BRICS leaders express concern
▶️Rules-based ag trade "essential", say @oecdagriculture.bsky.social, @fao.org

Read: bit.ly/3GOl7Um
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#WTOAg

In the next 10 years, global agricultural and fish production is expected to increase by 14%, resulting in a 6% increase in agricultural greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

Discover more agricultural trends in the🆕OECD-
@fao.org #AgOutlook: agri-outlook.org

The 🆕 @oecd-ocde.bsky.social -@fao.org #AgOutlook 2025-2034 is here!

Discover the latest insights on the next decade in agriculture: www.agri-outlook.org

Dr. Lukáš Trakal is a 2025 recipient of an OECD Co-operative Research Programme Fellowship!

From the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, his fellowship "Biochar as a tool for the mitigation of microplastics from soil to the food chain," will be going to @aucklanduni.bsky.social

Can your cupboard survive the next shock?

From blocked ports to climate extremes, agri-food supply chains are exposed to a variety of risks and disruptions.

🌾Explore how we can crisis-proof the systems we all depend on in our latest blog.
🔗 www.oecd.org/en/blogs/202...

Dr. Angela Kent is a 2025 recipient of an OECD Co-operative Research Programme Fellowship!

From @uofillinois.bsky.social, her fellowship "Harnessing plant-microbe interactions for sustainable nitrogen cycling and climate-smart agriculture," is going to @institutagro.bsky.social

🌍This #DesertificationAndDroughtDay we face a harsh reality—climate change is further impacting agriculture with droughts doubling, storms tripling, & floods 6x more often than 50 years ago.

See our work on agriculture & climate change⤵️
www.oecd.org/en/topics/su...
#UnitedForLand
@unccd.bsky.social

How can countries harness the potential of forests, agriculture, and other land uses for climate action?

Find out this and more at the 2025 OECD Green Growth and Sustainable Development Forum.

Register today🔗 www.oecd-events.org/ggsd-2025/en

@oecd-env.bsky.social

How can we ensure our ocean remains healthy and productive for generations to come?

Read about the vital role of the ocean to our climate, economy, and well-being in a new OECD blog.

🌐🔗https://www.oecd.org/en/blogs/2025/05/six-oecd-policy-priorities-for-a-healthy-and-productive-ocean.html

This week at #UNOC3, leaders are charting the future of ocean sustainability.

The #OECDFishReview offers the latest data & insights on global fisheries trends, government support and where reform is most needed.

🔗 oe.cd/fish2025

As the world gears up for #UNOC3, stronger action on ocean health is essential.

The OECD’s new fisheries recommendation helps governments tackle IUU fishing—a major threat to marine ecosystems, food security & fair trade.

🔗 www.oecd.org/en/about/new...

The current state of fisheries: 3 things to know YouTube video by OECD Trade and Agriculture

On the road to #UNOC3, the #OECDFishReview reveals how government support shapes fisheries and what’s needed to build resilience in the face of climate change to #SaveOurOcean⤵️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcWp...

Reducing methane can help to buy time in the fight against #ClimateChange.

Find insights on #methane in the new #NetZero+ report summarising findings on building #climate and economic resilience.

🔗 www.oecd.org/en/publicati...
@oecd-env.bsky.social

The OECD explores how data measurement and transparency can empower consumers and drive climate-smart food systems.

Read our latest blog on the carbon footprint of #foodsystems⤵️
www.oecd.org/en/blogs/202...

🔎 Want to know the climate impact of what’s on your plate?

The latest OECD blog breaks down why carbon footprint transparency in food matters and how we can measure it better.

Read more 👉 www.oecd.org/en/blogs/202...

Biodiversity loss is increasing.

OECD data shows 22 of 27 countries report declines in farmland bird populations since 2009—signaling stress on ecosystems.

On #BiodiversityDay, let’s remember the vital role farmland birds play in our ecosystems' health🔗 www.oecd.org/en/publicati...

📢 Join the OECD, @fao.org & @ebrd.bsky.social on 23 May for a webinar on the digitalisation of SPS certification and its impact on agricultural trade.

Learn from experts about the benefits, challenges & future potential of e-certification.

Register here 🔗 meetoecd1.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

📈 After years of decline, agricultural ammonia emissions are on the rise—up ~2.8% annually since 2015, driven by livestock manure & fertiliser use.

What’s behind the trend? Explore the latest Agri-Environmental Indicators report🔗 www.oecd.org/en/publicati...

The journey of our food leaves a significant carbon trail.

A recent OECD report breaks down emissions across the agri-food supply chain and shares why measurement is important.⤵️ www.oecd.org/en/publicati...

🌍 To feed a growing population sustainably, agriculture must produce more with less. This is called sustainable productivity growth.

To do this, the agriculture sector must boost innovation and align productivity with environmental goals.

Learn more👉 www.oecd.org/en/topics/su...

OECD Conference on Sustainable Agricultural Productivity to Address Food Systems Challenges YouTube video by OECD Trade and Agriculture

Innovation in agriculture is key to feeding the world—sustainably. From smarter inputs to farmer-led insights, the future lies in boosting yield and protecting the planet.

Watch the video to learn more ➡️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgYr...