FAO’s Global Exhibition From Seeds to Foods returns for its second edition, from 8 to 12 October 2026, at the historic Circo Massimo in Rome, building on the success of last year’s event. The exhibition gathers hundreds of exhibitors from around the world, offering an engaging and accessible platform that brings agrifood systems to life. Come discover how seeds and inputs are transformed, through innovation and practice, into the foods that sustain people and communities. With free entry to the public, visitors are invited to discover how food is grown, processed, prepared, distributed and enjoyed — and to taste a diversity of foods from around the world. From seeds to foods to land to soil to water Divisions from across FAO and exhibitors from around the world will have an opportunity to showcase their wok in the main pavilion. The Land, Soil & Water section of the main pavilion will showcase: a soil profile; soil erosion measurement equipment (courtesy of ARCA-Italy); Smart Drip irrigation (courtesy of Lesotho); Cosmic Ray Neutron Sensing and speaking plants (courtesy of the International Atomic Energy Agency); AI-powered water intelligence solutions (courtesy of Korea); ice stupa (courtesy of Uzbekistan); farm registry system (courtesy of Bhutan); agro-informatic...

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