Food and Agriculture Organization

🌱I am life. 🌱I have been around for longer than you can imagine. 🌱I am home to millions. 🌱I cover much of the earth. Your life relies on mine. I am worth protecting. I am plants. 🌱🌱 #PlantHealth

🌱 Plants are life. We depend on them for food, oxygen, and so much more. Protecting #PlantHealth is not optional. Learn more 👉 follow @FAOPlants #PlantHealthDay #ProtectOurPlants

Protecting plant health means supporting harvests, adequate diets, livelihoods and the healthy ecosystems our agrifood systems depend on. Find out more 🔗 bit.ly/4dAUik7 #PlantHealthDay #ProtectOurPlants #RightToFood

In South Sudan, hunger is rising fast — but so is the opportunity to act. One missed planting season can mean months without food. In 2026, @FAO needs $126 million to reach 6 million people. Agriculture is a fast path to self-reliance. Help fund it now. bit.ly/4w0uBAP

🌱 It’s #QuizTime! Each year, what percentage of crops worldwide are lost due to pests and diseases? #PlantHealthDay #ProtectOurPlants

Here are just 4⃣ facts about the argan tree that you might not have known! Read more here: bit.ly/3P0FzWm #ArganiaDay #4Betters

In Rome or planning a visit? 🇮🇹 Step into @FAO and explore #FAOMuNe—where culture, cooperation & collective action come together to shape a more sustainable, food-secure future. 🎟️ Book your free visit: bit.ly/48tDpoH #FAO80

What if bioeconomy is more than a global concept, but living #AgriculturalHeritage shaped over centuries? In Morocco's argan landscapes, biodiversity sustains livelihoods, women carry knowledge across generations, and every resource has value. #ArganiaDay #IYWF2026

Extreme heat is pushing agrifood systems to the brink. A new @FAO /WMO report finds that rising temperatures are putting crops, livestock, fisheries, forests, farmers, and workers at growing risk, as well as identifies adaptation options. Read ➡️ bit.ly/4cqCSGw

The argan tree and its landscapes contribute to food security, nutrition, and the livelihoods of rural communities. 🌿 In 2018, the Argan-based system in Morocco was recognized as a @FAO Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System. #ArganiaDay #AgiculturalHeritage #GIAHS

A treasure of Morocco, the argan tree provides one of the country’s most valuable exports, argan oil, and is also endemic to the region and only grows naturally in and around Morocco! #ArganiaDay

The Argan tree and its landscapes contribute to: 🔸 food security 🔸 nutrition 🔸 income generation 🔸 the livelihoods of rural communities More from @FAO on Sunday’s International Day of Argania: fao.org/giahs/giahsaro…

Happy #EuropeDay! In today’s challenging world, the European Union & @FAO work together to strengthen resilience, support food security & help create security & stability. Learn how our partnership is promoting sustainable development around the world➡️ bit.ly/4ngNUBQ

African swine fever is a devastating disease for pig production. In the Dominican Republic, @FAO & @USDA_APHIS worked with the Government to contain the disease & strengthen compliance with sanitary standards. Together, we can protect livelihoods, animal health & food security.

Strait of #Hormuz crisis: fertilizer scarcity will affect next harvests and food supplies. Addressing the Ministerial Meeting of the MED9++ Countries, @FAODG QU Dongyu called for coordinated action to address disruptions threatening food security. fao.org/newsroom/detai…

The @FAO Food Price Index averaged 130.7 points in April, up 1.6% from March - the third consecutive monthly increase. Vegetable oil prices rose 5.9%, reaching their highest level since July 2022, amid elevated energy costs & Strait of Hormuz disruptions. fao.org/newsroom/detai…

👩‍🌾🌍 Did you know rangelands cover nearly half of Earth’s land surface? This #IYRP2026, discover why pastoralists are key stewards of biodiversity, food systems & climate resilience 👇 fao.org/newsroom/story…

🦠 75% of new infectious diseases in humans come from animals. Early detection is our best defence. Prevention starts before outbreaks begin.

Aquatic foods, from finfish to crustaceans & molluscs, support nutrition & food security, where they are part of local diets. Packed with protein & omega-3s, they improve birth outcomes, cognitive development & reduce CVD risk. #WorldHealthDay

“No stall-feeding system can match the flavour and quality of milk from open rangelands,” says Nino, a woman farmer from Georgia. With @FAO support, funded by the EU & Sweden, she boosted dairy production & revived tradition. 🔗 bit.ly/49hqB52 #IYWF2026 #IYRP2026