February 5, 2024

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Pulses and soils: a dynamic duo - Four ways pulses nourish soils and soils nourish us

August 31, 2023

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Innovative biopesticides control Fall armyworm in Yemen - Farmers use a natural extract from local trees to manage the pest sustainably

July 5, 2023

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Guidelines for the establishment and management of seed testing laboratories - Newly released ISTA and FAO Handbook provides comprehensive guidelines for the setting up and managing of seed testing laboratories

June 5, 2023

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Breaking the plastic cycle in agriculture - Sustainable solutions and alternatives to halt the proliferation of plastic

August 4, 2022

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Exploring blockchain technology to transform agrifood systems - Transparency and traceability are key to climate action and inclusive markets 

November 18, 2021

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Be ready if fall armyworm comes knocking at your door - New FAO guidelines help countries limit the global spread of this plant pest

September 8, 2021

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FAO launches practical tools to encourage soil organic carbon sequestration

June 30, 2021

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Saving hard-to-conserve food crops

April 2, 2021

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International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture releases updated list of passprot descriptors for crop wild relatives conserved in situ

September 16, 2020

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Digital solutions to help tackle fall armyworm in South Africa - A new app can help the fight against this formidable enemy

June 25, 2018

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Nuru becomes African farmers’ newest ally against Fall Armyworm - FAO and Pennsylvania State University launch innovative app to fight fast-spreading pest

March 14, 2018

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FAO launches mobile application to support fight against fall armyworm in Africa - The application is vital for early detection of fall armyworm and guiding best response

April 25, 2016

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Drones help farmers in the Philippines prepare for climate disasters - New tech allows for rapid and detailed assessments of vulnerable farmlands

October 7, 2015

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Genetic makeup of thousands of rice varieties placed in global seed data pool - Information provided to international treaty to help develop more sustainable crops

October 28, 2014

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Four in one: new discovery on pest fruit flies - Research findings should reduce trade barriers and boost pest control measures

July 9, 2014

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FAO and Thomson Reuters Foundation to launch online food security information service - Scheduled for the fall, project aims to fill current information gap

February 17, 2014

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New tools and farmer training could revolutionize pesticide management in West Africa - Studies reveal extent of risks from pesticides in the region, show that field schools can dramatically cut their use

September 6, 2013

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Disease-resistant wheat varieties debut in Kenya - New seeds are resistant to wheat stem rust (Ug99) - Multinational programme supported by FAO and IAEA

July 19, 2012

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FAO steps up response to serious tomato pest in Near East - Plans call for swift, eco-friendly approach to the tomato borer

May 17, 2011

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New tool for weighing pros and cons of bioenergy - FAO-developed methodology offers policymakers a way to evaluate potential benefits of growing energy crops, avoid pitfalls