@FAO.org for the World Programme of Census of Agriculture in 2030 were endorsed on 6 March by the UN Statistical Commission at its 57th Session, elevating them to the status of an internationally agreed standard.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4bwPRFU
In Venezuela, the banana has long symbolized sustenance and tradition. Then a devastating fungus wiped out plantations, forcing farmers to rebuild.
With support from @fao.org, farmers are transitioning to new crops and monitoring #PlantHealth with new tech.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4lhUE1j
Investing in women drives progress in agrifood systems.
@fao.org’s initiative highlights commitments from global partners to advance #GenderEquality and women’s empowerment for more inclusive and sustainable agrifood systems.
📘 https://t.co/n70AAljDv9
#LetsGrowEquality #IWD2026
2026 is the United Nations #YearOfTheWomanFarmer, a chance to spotlight the women who drive agrifood systems yet still face unequal opportunities.
#IYWF2026 is a call for to transform their lives, harness their potential & build more resilient communities.
https://www.fao.org/woman-farmer-2026/en
Women play a key role in livestock care but face barriers in accessing veterinary services & working in the field.
This @fao.org report explores gender-responsive training to empower women veterinary paraprofessionals & improve service delivery.
🔗 https://t.co/9fFvwsyaQz
#IWD2026
Women play a crucial role in small-scale fisheries, yet gender inequalities impact value chain efficiency and contribute to fish losses.
An @FAO.org methodology helps assess and address these challenges for a more inclusive sector.
📖 Read more 🔗 https://doi.org/10.4060/cd4304en
#IWD2026
“I want to become one of the greatest businesswomen in Agok,” says Rebecca, a farmer & entrepreneur in Wau, South Sudan.
With tools & finance support from @fao.org, with funding from @sidasweden.bsky.social, women are turning their ambition into action.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4b7SUD0
#IYWF2026 #IWD2026
Changing a law to achieve #GenderEquality is a powerful first step.
But as Lauren Phillips of @fao.org explains, change happens in the field — informing women of their rights and turning policy into access to land, resources and opportunity.
🎙️https://bit.ly/4l32b3U
#IWD2026 #IYWF2026
Women farmers are driving change in South Sudan. With @fao.org’s support, they are strengthening livelihoods & improving nutrition for their families & communities.
This #YearOfTheWomanFarmer, let's celebrate the women shaping our agrifood systems: https://www.fao.org/woman-farmer-2026/en
#IWD2026
There is a veritable rainbow of choices out there when it comes to fruits and vegetables, and their colours are often linked to specific health benefits.
Try to eat 400 grams or 5 portions of fruits and veggies per day to stay healthy.
#HealthyDiets #WorldObesityDay
🏉 What does nutrition really mean at the highest level of sport?
In this interview, Head Coach Gonzalo Quesada of the Italian Rubgy Federation explains why nutrition is key for elite athletes’ performance and recovery — and why healthy diets matter for all of us. 🍽️
#HealthyDiets
What actually makes fisheries sustainable?
The latest @fao.org assessment shows:
🔹 64.5% of marine stocks are biologically sustainable
🔹 35.5% remain overfished
Where management is effective, fish stocks are healthier.
Read more 👉 https://www.fao.org/fishery/en/news/41534
#COFI_FM
🏉 In rugby, every metre matters — and so do food choices.
How important is a healthy, balanced diet for elite athletes? And what small change made the biggest difference?
@fao.org Champions and players from the Italian Rugby Federation share their take.
#HealthyDiets #WorldObesityDay
In Tojikobod, Tajikistan, Sonya is a trusted figure, admired for her farming & inspiring other women to do the same.
Through @fao.org & @thegef.bsky.social, women farmers are reclaiming local seeds, building seed banks & strengthening food security.
https://bit.ly/3MVHCKi
#IYWF2026 #IWD2026
The Sustainable Wildlife Management Programme strengthens wildlife conservation & sustainable use, while improving the well-being & food security of rural populations in 15 participating countries.
@fao.org's Hubert Boulet explains 👇
🔗 https://bit.ly/4jjVacF
#SWMProgramme #WorldWildlifeDay
This #WorldWildlifeDay, discover the story of Namibia’s devil’s claw tuber, a traditional anti-inflammatory harvested sustainably by the Khwe Indigenous Peoples.
@fao.org works with communities to ensure ecosystems thrive for future generations.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4r623C2
Forests power economies. 🌍🌲
They create jobs, support millions of livelihoods and contribute trillions to the global economy — providing clean water, climate regulation, energy, raw materials and ecotourism.
Join us on 21 March to celebrate #ForestDay ➡️ http://bit.ly/2TdyzlN
📢🎓New @fao.org e-learning course on biodiversity & agrifood systems is FREE and #OutNow!
Learn more about:
🔹Links between biodiversity, agrifood systems, food security & nutrition
🔹What biodiversity mainstreaming means in practice
👉 https://bit.ly/4aTXvsB
2026 is the #YearOfRangelandsAndPastoralists.
Rangelands cover nearly 1/2 of the world’s land & support millions of pastoralists who play a vital role in food security, biodiversity & climate resilience.
To learn more, visit: https://www.fao.org/rangelands-pastoralists-2026/en.
#IYRP2026
Agritourism in the Mediterranean is a powerful tool for transforming agrifood systems.
This @fao.org report explores how integrating agriculture, tourism & food sectors can boost rural economies, promote sustainability & strengthen local value chains.
📗 https://bit.ly/468kzlY
5️⃣0️⃣ years of ocean science
6️⃣0️⃣ partner countries
4️⃣4️⃣3️⃣ research cruises
6️⃣5️⃣0️⃣+ researchers trained since 2017
Since 1975, #EAFNansen has been supporting sustainable fisheries & food security in Africa, Asia & Latin America.
Full story 👉 https://bit.ly/4kU9RFu
A new @fao.org legal paper highlights gaps and challenges in regulating cell-based food and precision fermentation-derived food products and examines their broader societal and ethical implications.
Read more 🔗 https://bit.ly/4qIhkZT
🔴 Nearly 6.5 million Somalis face high levels of hunger, and more than 1.8 million children face acute malnutrition due to worsening drought, the Somali government and UN agencies have warned in a new report.
https://bit.ly/4cO4lCo
🌏 @fao.org supports countries to achieve global biodiversity targets through agrifood sectors.
Aligning national priorities with the #KMGBF is key to protecting biodiversity while ensuring food security and nutrition.
More about the initiative 👉 http://bit.ly/agri-nbsaps
#NBSAPs
What if cocoa could protect biodiversity?
In 2024, FAO recognized cocoa agroforestry system of São Tomé & Príncipe as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System.
Learn from Chef Fatmata Binta why this heritage matters for the forests & communities it sustains.
#GIAHS
Did you know most of the world's land has no documented ownership?
@fao.org, International Land Coalition & @cirad.bsky.social's The Status of #LandTenure & Governance is the first global report that tracks how land is owned, used & governed ➡️ https://doi.org/10.4060/cd8473en
#SLTG2026 #ICARRD20
🌍 Climate disasters cost global agriculture an estimated USD 2.9 trillion between 1991 and 2023.
🌾Farmers can’t afford seasons of uncertainty.
Learn how @fao.org is scaling up climate risk management to protect livelihoods & guide smarter investments:
👉 https://bit.ly/4aaH6AU
41% of agrifood systems workforce are women. In some regions, they are the majority. Yet barriers to land, finance & technology persist. The International #YearOfTheWomanFarmer is a moment to turn awareness into investment.
Full episode 🎥 https://bit.ly/4qVqUbR
#IYWF2026
Curious about blue mussels and Mediterranean mussel cultivation?
A new @fao.org guide shows how to set up an operational farm, from the initial stages of finding the right site, to the end of the first production cycle and harvesting the crop.
👉 https://bit.ly/4buUaSK
On one hectare of dry land in Iran, 700+ pistachio trees depend on Maryam’s care.
In this water-scarce area, @fao.org & Iran's Ministry of Agriculture train women farmers to use water efficiently, reduce contamination risks & boost productivity.
https://bit.ly/3On5I0W
#IYWF2026
