FAO Knowledge

Camelids have a growing role in the economy 🐪📈 Their milk, meat and fibre are traded from local to international markets, supporting livelihoods along the entire value chain. Read now the new volume of @FAO’s #YearOfCamelids series: openknowledge.fao.org/handle/20.500.…

Pulses are not only packed with nutrients but they help combat climate change, protect our natural resources and so much more. Here are 5️⃣ benefits👇 #LovePulses

🫘 The seeds of our future are shared. Here are just 5 ways in which the International Plant Treaty drives global food security for resilient agrifood systems. 🔗 fao.org/plant-treaty/en #ItAllStartsWithTheSeed

Addressing #AMR starts in the classroom. Through its Strengthening Veterinary Education on AMR series, @FAO works with universities to evaluate and enhance how antimicrobial use & resistance are taught to future #AnimalHealth professionals. 👉 bit.ly/41pXnN5

Women play a central role in agrifood systems across sub-Saharan Africa, yet significant gender gaps persist in access, opportunities and outcomes. Explore the latest data and policy insights in this new @FAO report 👉 doi.org/10.4060/cd9262…

Assessing crop production and food supply is key to guiding response in crisis contexts. In Sudan, urgent support is needed to address acute food insecurity and revive agriculture. Read the latest @FAO report 👉 doi.org/10.4060/cd9281…

🔍 Epidemiological investigations are key to stopping outbreaks early. @FAO's mpox guide shows how to detect and respond to cases in animals: doi.org/10.4060/cd7177…

🩺 The health of humans, animals, plants, and the environment are deeply connected. @FAO ’s One Health approach tackles this connection, supporting sustainable solutions to protect all facets of our ecosystem. Read more 🔗 bit.ly/3Qhuu0m #OneHealth

#FAOSTAT adds data for 15 more countries & territories under the World Census of Agriculture 2020 round. It now includes 73 countries, 81 censuses, including first‑time participants Nauru 🇳🇷 & Timor‑Leste 🇹🇱. 📊fao.org/statistics/hig… 📘doi.org/10.4060/cd8654…

Better water management starts with better data. Measuring water stress at basin and seasonal level can support more informed decisions. Explore the new @FAO WEAP 👉 doi.org/10.4060/cd9143…

Quiz Time! 📊 Nearly 1/2 of Earth’s land is covered by rangelands, many of which are stewarded by pastoralists. How many animals do you think pastoralists manage worldwide? #IYRP2026

🪰 Black Soldier Flies are turning #FoodWaste into valuable fertilizer and sustainable animal feed. Learn how, with @FAO support, this innovative solution is reducing waste, supporting local farmers, and protecting our environment. Read more 👉 bit.ly/45hiZMF

Extreme heat is becoming a major threat to agriculture—affecting crops, livestock, water and livelihoods, with the greatest impacts on the most vulnerable. Read the new @FAO report on #ExtremeHeat and agriculture 👉 doi.org/10.4060/cd9394…

No soil, no problem. In Grenada, hydroponics is helping farmers grow crops year-round despite extreme weather and unpredictable rainfall. With support from @FAO & funding from @theGCF, innovation is taking root. 🔗 bit.ly/42wbnW5

🪰 Tsetse‑transmitted #Trypanosomosis threatens 40 million people & 100 million cattle across more than 35 African countries, limiting productivity & rural livelihoods. See how @FAO supports evidence‑based control through disease intelligence & planning: bit.ly/47UOlvp

The #SWMProgramme strengthens wildlife conservation & sustainable use, while improving the well-being & food security of rural populations in 15 participating countries. @FAO’s Hubert Boulet explains 👇 🔗 bit.ly/4jjVacF

Human, animal, plant and environmental health are all inextricably linked. This means that to address global health issues, we must collaborate across all sectors. A #OneHealth approach is key. But what is One Health exactly? #WorldVeterinaryDay #AnimalHealth

Early detection of animal diseases is vital to protecting small ruminants & farmers' livelihoods. With @FAO & @iaeaorg’s support, veterinary labs in Nigeria are using innovative tools to diagnose & control outbreaks. Read more: bit.ly/4djI2kT #WorldVeterinaryDay

Veterinarians play a key role in preventing antimicrobial resistance. Here are 5 actions that make a difference. More here: bit.ly/4cEHGqA #AMR #AntimicrobialResistance #WorldVeterinaryDay #OneHealth

Agricultural biodiversity is vital for coping with a changing climate and securing our future of food. 🥕🍊🍎🍅🍒🥔 5️⃣ benefits of agricultural #biodiversity 👇