Highlights

OUR OFFICE
Director's Corner
Discover latest interviews, videos and audio from the Director of the FAO Liaison Office with the Russian Federation Oleg Kobiakov in the media.

Contest
Mark of recognition of young farmers in Europe and Central Asia
FAO launched a call to recognize young farmers from Europe and Central Asia to promote those people who stand at the forefront of change in rural areas. Nominations should be submitted digitally by 15 July 2025.

Contest
FAO calls for stories highlighting family farmers
Family farmers at the heart of climate-resilient and sustainable agrifood systems: stories should highlight cases of family farmers overcoming challenges in the agricultural sector.

IN FOCUS
Recognizing excellence in plant production and protection
FAO plans to recognize some of these outstanding best practices and innovative approaches in sustainable plant production and protection. The deadline for submitions is 30 June 2025.

CAMPAIGN
International Year of Camelids 2024 (IYC 2024)
Get inspired for your activity or event and find more tips on how to get involved in the IYC 2024.

CAMPAIGN
UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration 2021-2030
Get involved! Learn more about the UN Decade and take actions to restore ecosystems!
Upcoming Events
16/ 6
2025
18/6
2025
FAO Global Agrifood Biotechnologies Conference
Hybrid Event, 16/06/2025 - 18/06/2025
As part of its 80th Anniversary celebrations, FAO is organizing a Global Agrifood Biotechnologies Conference entitled “Biotechnologies for a Sustainable Future: Driving Agrifood Systems Transformation” from 16 to 18 June 2025 at FAO headquarters, Rome, Italy. The conference aims to discuss the latest advancements, opportunities and risks associated with biotechnologies, and to examine how ...