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The ‘Billion-Dollar Pest’ Reappears in Canada, Connecticut
European corn borer once wreaked havoc on corn until the introduction of Bt corn. Is the pest making a reappearance?
Growing together on the path to sustainable coffee farming in Viet Nam
In the heart of Viet Nam’s coffee-growing region, farmers are learning, through programmes led by the ILO and Nestlé, how protecting their own health and safety is key to ensuring a sustainable future.
New UN report offers insights into how geospatial technology can advance the global food security agenda
FAO and UNOOSA emphasize importance of collaboration to make space technologies benefit small-scale farmers
Benchmark for world food commodity prices down in January
FAO also released a new Cereal Supply and Demand Brief on Friday, with fresh insights on cropping trends in 2025.
Understanding the Impacts of the Final Herbicide Strategy on the Farm
EPA’s new herbicide framework ushers in a new era of herbicide management.
Webinar: Farm Income and Financial Forecasts, February 2025 Update
During this webinar, ERS Economist Carrie Litkowski will present the first farm sector income and wealth forecasts for calendar year 2025.
USDA Announces February 2025 Lending Rates for Agricultural Producers
FSA offers farm ownership, operating and emergency loans with favorable interest rates and terms to help eligible agricultural producers obtain financing needed to start, expand or maintain a family agricultural operation.
Gaza: Immediate action must combine emergency relief with the restoration of local food production
Latest geospatial assessment from FAO and UNOSAT highlights devastating impact of conflict on agrifood systems infrastructure
New UN Report: 74 percent of Latin American and Caribbean countries are highly exposed to extreme weather events, affecting food security
The report, published today, states that Latin America and the Caribbean is the second-most exposed region in the world to extreme weather events, following Asia.
Global Forum for Food and Agriculture in Berlin marks milestone for advancing the sustainable bioeconomy, recognizing FAO’s leadership
Ministers of Agriculture from across the world agreed to accelerate the transition to a biomass-based economy, with food security, nutrition and climate action at its core