Curious about blue mussels and Mediterranean mussel cultivation? A new @fao.org guide shows how to set up an operational farm, from the initial stages of finding the right site, to the end of the first production cycle and harvesting the crop. 👉 https://bit.ly/4buUaSK

As we welcome the Year of the Fire Horse, @fao.org reflects on 80 years of achievements in our mission to ensure global food security. Let's continue advancing agrifood systems for the #4Betters. Best wishes for peace, prosperity & abundance to all! #YearOfTheHorse #LunarNewYear

Without urgent interventions to rebuild agrifood systems, the entire Gaza Strip remains at risk of famine in the coming months. Reactivating local food production is the only path to reverse acute food insecurity and reduce reliance on external aid. #AgricultureCan

📣 Intern with @fao.org! Check out the latest opportunities in: ✅ Africa ✅ Asia and the Pacific ✅ Europe and Central Asia ✅ FAO headquarters ✅ Latin America and the Caribbean ✅ Near East and North Africa All open vacancies ➡️ jobs.fao.org/careersecti

Collaboration between labour & agrifood actors is key to preventing & eliminating child labour in agriculture. A new @fao.org handbook provides tools, guidance & references to help actors understand the issue, design effective interventions & take action. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4qfdBCE

🍫On São Tomé & Príncipe, cocoa is more than chocolate – it’s “gold”. Through an FAO-@greenclimate.fund project, communities are growing cocoa alongside endemic trees, creating new forests, restoring soil & increasing farmers’ income ➡️ http://bit.ly/4nAc3Ca #ValentinesDay #AgriculturalHeritage

Avian influenza is a global threat to animals, people and food security. The current outbreak is an unprecedented crisis, reaching more species and regions than ever before. Learn how @fao.org is helping countries fight back in our interactive story: https://buff.ly/dcah18D

🎙️FAO's new podcast, “The Work We Do” is out! On episode 1 FAO Chief Economist explains why building stronger, more resilient agrifood systems matters for everyone’s future. 🎧 Discover how food security connects to global stability! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeowVp5jM0U #WorldRadioDay

Think bird flu only affects birds? Think again! Avian influenza is spreading fast and it’s impacting animals, food security, and even human health. Here are 4 reasons why you should care 🔗 https://t.co/r2WoZvV8GZ

Gender equality in science & innovation is essential for transforming agrifood systems. Yet women remain underrepresented in STEM education, research careers & innovation spaces. @FAOScienceChief, Mona Chaya & @lidderpr on why closing this gap is vital➡️ https://bit.ly/4r51Sb4

Only 1 in 3 researchers worldwide is a woman. This must change. FAO's Chief Scientist, Charles Spillane, shares why role models, mentorship and systemic change are key to closing the gender gap in science and innovation. #WomenInScience

Pulses are our delicious ally in achieving food security, and reducing malnutrition. #WorldPulsesDay #LovePulses

Did you know that pulses are 👇 🔹Low in fat and contain no cholesterol 🔸Low in sodium 🔹A plant-based protein 🔸A good source of iron 🔹High in potassium Why not try to include pulses in your diet? #LovePulses #WorldPulsesDay

Chickpeas have long been at the heart of Lebanese cuisine, yet local production has struggled to meet demand. Learn how @FAO’s OCOP initiative is helping Lebanon’s farmers revive this legacy crop with better quality seeds & agronomic practices. https://bit.ly/4r6AJV4 #WorldPulsesDay

#DYK? There are 138 million children in child labour globally, 61 percent of whom are in the agriculture sector. A new @fao.org#DYKtool helps build safeguards against child labour into the design of agricultural investment projects right from the beginning. 👉 https://bit.ly/45NC9eM

“Every business along the value chain has a role in advancing sustainable practices that support biodiversity.” QU Dongyu, Director-General Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Sheep pox & goat pox are threatening rural livelihoods, food security & trade across Africa, the Middle East & Asia. A new @fao.org manual supports animal health professionals on early detection, control and prevention in endemic and at-risk countries. ➡️ https://bit.ly/4qUf7LB

🫘 Pulses are more than just nutritious seeds. 📽️ Watch to find out how these nutritious seeds help us combat climate change and protect our natural resources👇 #LovePulses #WorldPulsesDay

Know a woman farmer with a story to tell? 🌾 For the #YearOfTheWomanFarmer, we’re looking for stories that show how women are shaping agrifood systems, sustaining livelihoods & protecting the environment. More: https://bit.ly/4tmNNrg 📩 Send by 13 Feb 2026! #IYWF2026

4⃣ ways in which pulses nourish soils and soils nourish us 👉https://bit.ly/49iVDqT #LovePulses #WorldPulsesDay

🥗🏉 Just as nothing should be wasted during a match – energy, preparation, teamwork – avoiding food waste at the table is also a choice of respect and responsibility. @fao.org Champions of Italian Rugby Federation explain. #StopFoodLossWaste #NotWasting

The @fao.org Food Price Index declined in January for fifth consecutive month led by lower international quotations for dairy, sugar and meat products. Global cereal stocks-to-use ratio on course for highest level since 2001. 🔗 https://bit.ly/45Nr4ub #FAOFoodPriceIndex

With support from the World Bank, FAO is helping farmers in Afghanistan buy certified wheat seed from local private companies. Watch to learn how this initiative is laying the foundation for a resilient, commercial seed system where wheat production becomes more reliable.

The approach to mechanization in Africa was based on the assumption that large machines can transform farming anywhere, which was often ill-suited to local realities. @fao.org's Beth Bechdol points to a better path to sustainable #AgriculturalMechanization. https://bit.ly/4a0wtkc

🔹 What are agrifood systems? 🔸 What is the link between agrifood systems and food security? 🔹 Are agrifood systems broken? Answers to these and other frequently asked questions on agrifood systems transformation are now available on our website! 📘 https://bit.ly/4qfEeHF

In Georgia, thousands of women dairy farmers are gaining skills in animal health and food safety through @fao.org Farmer Field Schools, and many are receiving equipment grants thanks to the EU in Georgia and Sweden. 📽️See how they’re strengthening the country’s dairy sector. #IYWF2026

Agriculture and land use matter in the climate fight. But how do we bring businesses on board? The new @fao.org - @undp.org #SCALAProgramme brief shares practical takeaways from engaging the private sector in 23 countries. Download here 👉https://doi.org/10.4060/cd4902en

Every pastoralist has a story to tell. Help us find them! @fao.org has launched a call for stories celebrating the successes, hopes, and innovations of pastoralism. Share your #IYRP2026 story with us 👉 https://bit.ly/4kl6A1V

#DYK that when women and men manage farms of the same size, women still produce 24% less because they lack equal access to resources. This must change! Here are 5️⃣ ways to close the productivity gap. #YearOfTheWomanFarmer #IYWF2026

From Ghana to Benin, mechanization is redefining agriculture. 🚜 @fao.org is working across Africa to put the right tools in farmers’ hands, boosting productivity, improving food quality and creating rural jobs. Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/3M3LZCA #AgInnovation #SustainableMechanization

5⃣ reasons why we need to protect these vital ecosystems 👇 #WorldWetlandsDay

Humanity still has an opportunity to ensure that all peatlands are wet by 2050. Here are just 5⃣ benefits of wet peatlands 👇🏼 #WorldWetlandsDay #WWD2026

Whether offering protection from climate change, supporting livelihoods, biodiversity, & more, mangroves benefit us all. @fao.org & experts have mapped the current state of mangrove forests & how they have changed over time 👉 https://bit.ly/3QdrWRU #WorldWetlandsDay

Mangroves provide: 🪵 wood 🦀 food 💊 medicines ... & are essential for the nutrition & food security of millions. 🤔 But what exactly are they? #WorldWetlandsDay

Heat stress can put agricultural workers at risk, causing exhaustion, dehydration, and more. Simple steps like hydration, rest, and heat-aware schedules can protect those who grow our food. It’s time to raise awareness and prioritize decent, safe work 👉 https://bit.ly/4k65fMp

📣 Hot off the press! @fao.org unveils the Digital Agriculture and AI Innovation Roadmap—a shared blueprint to move digital agriculture and AI beyond pilots and into real, inclusive impact for agrifood systems. ➡️ https://doi.org/10.4060/cd5956en #AgInnovation #DigitalAgriculture

A new @fao.org report highlights the need for greater coordination of gender equality issues and rural women’s empowerment in Kiribati and sets recommendations to maximize policy impact. ➡️ https://doi.org/10.4060/cd6640en

Pastoralists are stewards of Indigenous and local knowledge, and care for rangelands that span half the planet. During 2026 International #YearofRangelandsPastoralists, we honour both the lands and the communities that depend on them. https://www.fao.org/rangelands-pastoralists-2026/en

Check out the new edition of the @fao.org - @who.int Compendium of Food Additive Specifications: providing detailed information on the additives used in foods and food production. 👉 https://doi.org/10.4060/cd8076en

In Myanmar, women are turning rice into opportunity. 🍜 Through @fao.org-supported women’s savings & credit groups & hands-on training, farmers have launched a rice noodle business, building skills & income amid climate & economic uncertainty. https://bit.ly/4t80AO2 #IYWF2026

️⚪ @fao.org and @adb.org launch USD 100 million initiative to strengthen food and nutrition security, restore agricultural livelihoods and help more than one million Afghans, including returnees, withstand climate and economic shocks. https://bit.ly/4bYf24Q #AgricultureCan

Because empowering countries is essential for long-lasting #ClimateAction. More about @fao.org -@greenclimate.fund#ClimateActionpartnership: https://www.fao.org/gcf/en

Can we feed a growing population without exhausting our land, soil and water resources? Take an interactive look at two possible futures: https://www.fao.org/interactive/2025/how-to-sustainable-agriculture/en/ #SOLAW2025

Improved information access, sustainable use, development and management, policies, institutions and capacity-building. Read @fao.org's Global Plan of Action for the Conservation, Sustainable Use and Development of Forest Genetic Resources that includes: 🔗 https://doi.org/10.4060/cd7509en

New @fao.org guidelines provide technical support for the ex situ in vitro conservation of aquatic genetic resources for food and agriculture, including finfish, shellfish, seaweed, and microalgae. 🔗 https://doi.org/10.4060/cd7559en #BlueTransformation

Inside Hagadera Refugee Camp in eastern Kenya, Mariam's kitchen garden is flourishing. With European Union funding, @fao.org is providing seeds and training so refugees can grow and prepare fresh, nutritious food. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4r7W40a #IYWF2026

Energy is needed at every stage of agrifood systems. Reducing losses early in the supply chain is vital for ensuring #FoodSecurity and #EnergyForAll. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/d2qq3W3k #CleanEnergy

🔴 @fao.org strengthens food security across Haiti and the Dominican Republic through emergency agriculture and regional agrifood system protection High-level mission to Haiti and the Dominican Republic focuses on cross-border protection of livelihoods and agrifood systems 🔗 https://bit.ly/4qEu8Rw

Investing in clean energy is investing in the future of our planet and its people! 💚✨ Here's why we need greater investments in sustainable energy solutions in agrifood systems. 💡🌱 #CleanEnergy #CleanEnergyDay #SDG7

Check out the new issue of GLOBEFISH! This @fao.org quarterly update reports on market trends for a variety of commodities such as tuna, groundfish, small pelagics, shrimp, salmon, fishmeal and fish oil, cephalopods, bivalves and crustacea. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4qWuDpY