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FAO releases most comprehensive dataset to date on women in agrifood systems
Marking the International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026, FAO launched a gender dataset tracking global gaps in land, tech, and income to unlock women’s full potential in agrifood systems.
The Evolving Southern Crop Problem
Southern crop agriculture occupies a prominent position in the history of the U.S. crop safety net (Coppess). Thus, understanding its role in U.S. crop agriculture is important.
SOFIA 2026: Global fisheries and aquaculture production reaches new highs
FAO’s SOFIA 2026 report reveals aquaculture topped 100 million tonnes for the first time, driving an $184B global trade sector while advancing low-carbon "Blue Transformation" models.
Will Brazil’s Corn and Soybean Production Continue to Grow in 2027?
Brazil, the world’s largest soybean producer and a major corn exporter, faces production challenges in the upcoming 2027 crop year.
Grain and Oilseed Prices Fall on Strait of Hormuz Reopening
Pro Farmer’s Bill Watts reported that “grain and soy complex futures opened modestly lower Sunday night after the U.S. and Iran announced a deal to open the Strait of Hormuz, setting the stage for further talks aimed at ending a four-month old conflict.”
India's 'blue gold' starts a new drinks industry
Driven by rising global demand, Indian entrepreneurs are transforming wild desert agave into premium spirits, leveraging regional aggregator networks and advanced satellite mapping.
5 Things to Know About Pesticides, Cancer, and a Pending Supreme Court Ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to rule next month on whether lawsuits can be brought against pesticide and herbicide makers over claims their products have caused cancer.
New eel fishery measures 'devastating' for Lough Neagh fishermen
To protect critically endangered European eels, a strict three-year yellow eel fishery closure was enforced at Lough Neagh, sparking intense debate over conservation versus local livelihood survival.
FAO calls for stronger prevention and global action as transboundary animal diseases spread across regions
Facing cross-border surges of Screwworm and ASF, FAO is launching the GPP-TAD platform. This country-owned initiative shifts global focus from reactive response to lower-cost, proactive prevention.
FAO Partnership Award honors logistics, youth innovation and integrated development
The 2026 FAO Partnership Award recognized HELP Logistics, Jordan Youth Innovation Forum, and MIDI for accelerating agrifood resilience through youth tech, green logistics, and agroecology.