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The year 2024 marked the end of IFAD’s 2022–2024 project cycle. By the end of 2024, IFAD had delivered US$3.336 billion in funding for new projects, representing 99.5...

Gender and sustainability are crucial in agriculture, which remains a significant source of global employment. However, urbanization, industrialization, and technological advancements have reshaped the sector, impacting...

Overview: The International Year of Millets (IYM) 2023, led by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), aimed to raise global awareness about the nutritional, environmental...

Overview: As the world's population is increasing, humanity is facing both shortages (hunger) and excesses (obesity) of calories and nutrient intakes. Biodiversity is fundamental to addressing this double challenge, which...

To fulfil food and nutritional demand for nine billion people by the mid-21st century, global food production must increase by 60% regardless of challenges such as environmental pollution...

Highlights: AI is the next big thing happening for agricultural production. AI in agriculture for crop monitoring with sustainable use of resources and elevate the food production. Use of modern...

Highlights: Generative AI enhances agri-food systems through predictive analytics, food design, and sustainability. Applications include disease modeling, supply chain optimization, and combating...

This study has conducted a global review of national and regional bioeconomy strategies, with a focus on sustainability objectives, definitions, priority areas, activities, and governance mechanisms. It concludes...

This report is a comprehensive annual overview of topics related to FAO’s twin mandate. It lays strong emphasis on emerging development areas, such as agrifood systems and digital...

This FAO report provides a comprehensive overview of nitrogen's role, and the challenges associated with its use in agrifood systems. It explores solutions for improving nitrogen management in crop...