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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 5h

#DYK that FAO has 6 official languages? Follow our channels on Bluesky (and not only) to learn how we work to achieve a hunger-free world. 🔹 @fao.org 🔹 @faoarabic.bsky.social 🔹 @faoenespanol.bsky.social 🔹 @faoenfrancais.bsky.social FAO on social👉 bit.ly/4AuPMND #TranslationDay

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 6h

As #ElNiño intensifies drought in some regions, farmers in water-scarce areas are under even greater pressure. Around the world, traditional knowledge, science & #AgInnovation are helping farmers adapt & keep producing food when every drop counts. #WorldFoodDay #WaterAction

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 11h

🤝 @fao.org's #HandInHand Initiative Investment Forum turns countries' agrifood priorities into investable opportunities. Join us in person or online from 13–16 October. Register today & select “Hand-in-Hand Investment” from the drop-down menu 👉 bit.ly/4fOWBkQ

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 12h

Innovation can help us feed the world & tackle global challenges. But it needs to reach everyone, especially those who need it most. This #WorldFoodDay, let’s harness innovation today to nourish a better tomorrow. 🔗 bit.ly/3aEf699 #AgInnovation

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 13h

Up to 5.8 billion people worldwide use non-wood forest products to support their livelihoods and well-being. These products are worth at least USD 9.41 billion per year and include: 🫐 foods 💊 medicines 💧 resins 🌱 ornamental plants 🍃 fodder #COFO28

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 29/09/2026

💡Big ideas start with curious minds. Explore @fao.org's new activity book and inspire the next generation of #FoodHeroes through fun, interactive learning. Every activity is a step towards a better food future. 🔗 doi.org/10.4060/ce0290en #WorldFoodDay #AgInnovation

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 29/09/2026

Around 13% of the world's food is lost after harvest, before it reaches the retail stage. Explore the @fao.org Food Loss Map to take a closer look, region by region. bit.ly/4AF5XI2 #FoodLoss

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 29/09/2026

🍽️ Food loss & waste affect people & the planet. The @fao.org Food loss & waste challenge badge helps children & young people understand these impacts, discover practical solutions & take action to reduce #FoodLoss & #FoodWaste. 🔗 doi.org/10.4060/ce0688en

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 29/09/2026

When food is lost or wasted, the resources used to produce it go to waste too. For #FLWDay, chef Alessandro Borghese, @fao.org Champion, takes us into the forest to explore the foods it provides and why we should make the most of every ingredient. #StopFoodLossWaste

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 29/09/2026

Almost 90% of global deforestation is driven by agricultural expansion. Yet 28% of the world's agricultural land is used to grow food that is ultimately never eaten. We must act now to #StopFoodLossWaste. #FLWDay #COFO28

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 29/09/2026

📏 Measure 🛡️ Prevent 🤝 Redistribute ♻️ Repurpose 🏠 Change habits Scaling up these solutions to fight #FoodLoss and #FoodWaste means better nutrition, a stronger economy and a healthier planet. #FLWDay

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 28/09/2026

Over 10% of the world’s land area is degraded due to human impacts. 🟫 1040M hectares of agricultural land 🟫 460M hectares of forested land 🟫 160M hectares of other land Read more in The State of the World’s Forests 2026 report: doi.org/10.4060/ce0633en #SOFO2026

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 28/09/2026

The area of forest in legally established protected areas worldwide is estimated at 813 million hectares, which is about 20% of the total forest area. Get more data on the world's forests in @fao.org's Global Forest Resources Assessment 2025 👉 bit.ly/GFRA2025 #FRA2025 #COFO28

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 28/09/2026

Dairy development can support women’s empowerment, but these benefits are not automatic, and can come with increased workloads. Explore a new @fao.org review of the evidence and what it means for more gender-responsive dairy development 👉 doi.org/10.4060/ce1468en

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 28/09/2026

Indicators alone don’t tell the full story of agricultural transformation. Explore this new @fao.org publication on the progress, gaps & region-specific challenges shaping the transition towards greener, more resilient agriculture in the Near East & North Africa 👉 doi.org/10.4060/ce1515en

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 28/09/2026

Data & research can help close knowledge gaps & strengthen policies & practices for a sustainable future for rangelands & pastoralists. Here are 6️⃣ actions researchers & academic institutions can take. #YearOfRangelandsAndPastoralists #IYRP2026

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 28/09/2026

Food lost before it’s eaten means wasted resources. Through food safety measures & new dryers, @fao.org ENPARD IV supports hazelnut farmers to reduce losses & protect harvests. Daily actions & improvements can avoid food loss! Read the story ➡️ bit.ly/4xNMRNg #FLWDay

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 28/09/2026

When we restore forests & landscapes, we improve lives. With 460 million hectares of forest degraded worldwide, @fao.org’s flagship publication ‘The State of the World’s Forests 2026’ focuses on forest & landscape restoration. 👉 doi.org/10.4060/ce0633en #SOFO2026 #COFO28

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 28/09/2026

Forests are being degraded faster than they can recover. But this trend can be reversed. Explore @fao.org's interactive story to see how science & local knowledge are helping restore forests, strengthen agrifood systems & support communities. 🔗 bit.ly/4hp3MQc #SOFO2026

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 28/09/2026

🐕 Rabies is preventable, yet it continues to claim lives. On #WorldRabiesDay, @fao.org highlights the importance of dog vaccination, surveillance and stronger animal health systems to stop rabies at its source and protect communities. 🔗 bit.ly/4x5dqgP

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 28/09/2026

Forests power economies. They create jobs, support millions of livelihoods and contribute trillions to the global economy — providing clean water, climate regulation, energy, raw materials and ecotourism. #COFO28

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 28/09/2026

📌 Register now! Join @fao.org & @unep.org for the 7th Observance of the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste. 🗓️ 29 September 2026 🕧 12:30 - 14:00 CEST 📝 Register: fao.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_j1h… #FLWDay #FoodLoss #FoodWaste

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 27/09/2026

🌳 💚 Our future depends on how we treat our forests today. Here are 6⃣ reasons to treasure our forests. 👇 #COFO28 #GenerationRestoration

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 27/09/2026

When we don't waste food we aren't just saving it from the bin. Reducing your #foodwaste has so many more benefits 👇 #StopFoodLossWaste #FLWDay

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 27/09/2026

Sustainable tourism can help 👇 🔸Develop rural areas 🔸Promote global agricultural heritage 🔸Strengthen livelihoods Discover some of these amazing landscapes that have been recognised by @FAO as Globally Important #AgriculturalHeritage Systems. 🔗 www.fao.org/giahs #WorldTourismDay

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 27/09/2026

What do 1.4 billion hectares look like? Nearly 2 billion football fields. That's the total area used to grow food that's never eaten! Each one of us must act now to cut #FoodLoss and #FoodWaste. #FLWDay #COFO28

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 27/09/2026

The net loss of forest area has been reduced by more than half since the 1990s. Get more data on the world's forests in @fao.org's Global Forest Resources Assessment 2025 👉 bit.ly/GFRA2025 #FRA2025 #COFO28

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 27/09/2026

Every dish tells a story. 🌍🍲 On #WorldTourismDay, @fao.org Regional Goodwill Ambassador for Africa Chef Fatmata Binta, celebrates gastronomic tourism and its role in preserving food traditions, supporting rural livelihoods and protecting biodiversity. Discover the people behind your food!

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 26/09/2026

Gender and social barriers can shape who has access to healthy diets and better nutrition. Explore new guidance from @fao.org on assessing these barriers and supporting more inclusive agrifood systems programmes 👉 doi.org/10.4060/ce0630en

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 26/09/2026

For @FAO Goodwill Ambassador for Ecuador, Chef Rodrigo Pacheco, caring for food means caring for the living systems that make it possible, like forests. Reducing food loss and waste starts with valuing our food and understanding everything that went into producing it. #FLWDay

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 26/09/2026

Wild plants are found in many products we use daily but often they are not sourced or used sustainably. This threatens plant conservation efforts & the #FoodSecurity of those who harvest them. 4️ ways you can support the sustainable use of wild plants👇 #Biodiversity #COFO28

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 26/09/2026

Science & innovation are advancing. But are we moving fast enough to reach those in need? Join #SIF2026, 12-16 Oct in Rome & online to explore how science & innovation can help accelerate agrifood systems transformation & turn knowledge into impact: www.world-food-forum.org/registrati…

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 25/09/2026

🌱Land 👩🏼‍🌾Labour 💧Water ⚡️Energy ⏱️Time... When we waste food, we're also wasting the resources used to produce that food. Reducing #FoodLoss & #FoodWaste means protecting the health of our one & only planet. #StopFoodLossWaste

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 25/09/2026

Small & medium agroenterprises are vital to agrifood systems, yet many struggle to access the finance they need to grow. Explore this new @fao.org report on barriers, opportunities & innovative financing approaches for agri-SMEs in the Near East & North Africa 👉 doi.org/10.4060/ce0863en

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 25/09/2026

🤝 The #HandInHand Initiative Investment Forum turns countries' agrifood priorities into investable opportunities. Join us in person or online from 13–16 October. Register today & select “Hand-in-Hand Investment” from the drop-down menu 👉 bit.ly/4fOWBkQ

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 25/09/2026

🔴 @fao.org launches nationwide livestock vaccination campaign in Sudan to protect 9.8 million animals and safeguard the livelihoods of 1.2 million livestock-owning households amid ongoing conflict, displacement and a deepening food crisis. bit.ly/4yQK7jc

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 25/09/2026

Water scarcity and displacement are a constant threat to livestock producers in the #GazaStrip. Mobile water tanks provided to 2 300 herding families by Italy & @fao.org are now helping ensure a stable water supply for 13 000 people & for 18 000 livestock. #AgricultureCan

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 25/09/2026

Forest pests can spread rapidly across borders, threatening ecosystems, livelihoods and economies. Explore this new @fao.org guide on strengthening forest biosecurity to better prevent, detect and respond to emerging threats 👉 doi.org/10.4060/ce1689en

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 25/09/2026

Millions of people across Somalia continue to face high levels of hunger. Acute malnutrition among children is set to worsen over the coming months, as heavy flooding associated with the anticipated #ElNiño is expected to worsen the situation from October to December 2026. 🔗 bit.ly/3VON4T6

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 25/09/2026

Protecting honey bees from severe disease outbreaks requires strong biosecurity and effective response measures. Explore this new @fao.org technical guide on disease control, disinfection and safe management practices in beekeeping 👉 doi.org/10.4060/ce1155en

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 24/09/2026

Reducing #FoodWaste can: 🍜 boost food security 🌎 protect natural resources 🍃 reduce GHG emissions 💰 save money ➕& much more! #NotWasting #FLWDay

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 24/09/2026

🥛 Where does the world’s milk come from? 🐄 Cattle: 81% 🐃 Buffaloes: 15% 🐐 Goats: 2% 🐑 Sheep: 1% 🐪 Camels: 0.4% The rest comes from other dairy species, including yaks & equines. Different animals, one important contribution to food & nutrition. #MilkDay

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 24/09/2026

How well do agricultural policies address gender inequalities and women’s empowerment? Explore @fao.org’s new Gender in Agricultural Policies Analysis Tool, designed to identify gaps, track progress and support more inclusive policymaking 👉 doi.org/10.4060/ce1089en #IYWF2026

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 24/09/2026

Local communities are at the heart of sustainable coastal fisheries in the Pacific. Explore this new @fao.org publication on progress, challenges and opportunities for scaling up community-based fisheries management across the Pacific Islands 👉 doi.org/10.4060/ce1087en

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 24/09/2026

Women play crucial roles across agrifood systems, yet they face more precarious working conditions, heavier workloads & unequal access to resources. Here are just 5 ways the private sector can make a difference & support women farmers! #YearOfTheWomanFarmer

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 23/09/2026

What does nuclear science have to do with the food on our plates? More than you might think. 🌱🔬 @fao.org and @iaeaorg.bsky.social use nuclear and related techniques to help develop crops that can better withstand drought, disease and other challenges. #WorldFoodDay #AgInnovation

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 23/09/2026

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 23/09/2026

Innovate today. Nourish tomorrow. This #WorldFoodDay, let's foster innovation that nourishes people today while protecting the resources future generations depend on. Learn more 🔗 www.fao.org/world-food-day/en #AgInnovation

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 23/09/2026

Agrifood systems need not only more climate finance, but better climate finance that delivers transformational impact. Explore this new @fao.org publication and its framework for assessing the quality of climate finance 👉 doi.org/10.4060/ce1255en

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 22/09/2026

To build a better future for all, we need to address global health issues. To do this, we must collaborate across all sectors. Why? Because human, animal, plant and environmental health are all inextricably linked. #OneHealth #AntimicrobialResistance

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