CropSuit is one example of how innovation can turn science into practical support for farmers," said Lifeng Li, Director, FAOLand and WaterDivision... The value of the CropSuit app is already being demonstrated through FAO's programme in Zambia.
The FAO Director-General opened the GlobalConference, which was attended by agriculture ministers, policymakers, researchers, farmers' organisations, private sector representatives, development partners, and women and youth leaders.
This funding marks a milestone for climate action in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and responds directly to the urgent needs of vulnerable rural communities to improve their livelihoods," stated FAO Director-General QU Dongyu.
In addition, the training also introduced an analytical approach based on the FAO Governance Framework, which was launched in 2022 and has been applied in various countries and development contexts.
The Asia-Pacific is experiencing an unprecedented transformation in ocean governance ... The scale of ambition is remarkable. What was once viewed primarily as an environmental agenda has evolved into a strategic economic project ... More valuable than ever.
The OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2026-2035 provides a global baseline reference for medium-term prospects for agricultural and fisheries markets at national, regional and global levels ... OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2026-2035.
These developments coincide with encouraging signs of recovery in the livestock sector, according to FAO's new analysis ... FAO's continued support ... FAO is scaling up the programme to reach an additional 280 farming households.