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Many have heard of Cartagena, Colombia, renowned for its vibrant walled city, festive environment and its Palenqueras, colourfully dressed female fruit vendors carrying a bucket of produce on their heads. But Cartagena is only the tip of the much bigger Colombian state, or “department”, of Bolívar. Scattered throughout the territory about two hours south of Cartagena are small towns that border a network of marshlands. This intricate ecosystem of waterways and wetlands plays a vital role in the environment but has also served as a treacherous battleground during Colombia’s long-standing armed conflict.

FAO'sreport highlights that global food insecurity remains much higher than pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels. Understanding is crucial for the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda's goal of leaving no one behind.

Some of the most innovative ways being used to improve agricultural practices involve nuclear technology. Nuclear applications in agriculture rely on the use of isotopes and radiation techniques to combat pests and diseases, increase crop production, protect land and water resources, ensure food safety and authenticity, and increase livestock production.

Among the lush and fertile lands in the northwestern region of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Bactrian camels roam the area once again. The revival of this specific Iranian camelid species takes place in Ardabil city, a bustling capital surrounded by the Moghan plain. A symbol of Ardabil’s cultural heritage, these camels were facing the threat of extinction due to changing land use and the high cost and scarcity of fodder. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations () with the local Ministry of Agriculture - Jahad, embarked on a transformation of the camelid sector to tap into activities such as agritourism, livestock feed production, wool and milk processing.

Kinley Wangmo, a Bhutanese mother, turned to hydroponics farming as a solution after losing her source of income during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her interest in hydroponics developed into a passion, leading her to establish Bhutan Hydroponics in 2020. Through her dedication and expertise, she received support from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations () for her urban farming project, which has helped her establish three spacious greenhouses.

Deep in his heart, La Xayyavieng has “always known that agriculture is the lifeline (…) to survive and to grow.” The 46-year-old father of three has long harboured the wish for his children to bring knowledge and experience back from neighbouring Vietnam to the family’s land in Attapeu province in the southeast of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic. La's participation in the "Building Climate-Resilient and Eco-friendly Agriculture Systems and Livelihoods" project implemented by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations () has led to a 160 percent increase in the family’s income through a successful watermelon crop. This change has successfully allowed La to grow vegetables in both the rainy and dry seasons.

Salma Akter Aduri’s family, potato farmers from Rangpur, Bangladesh, struggled to sell their cash crops at a profitable price. Facing dire circumstances, it looked like they would be forced to either give up their land or take high-interest loans from moneylenders, they joined the Birahim Farmer’s Cooperative, which received support through the Missing Middle Initiative. This initiative, implemented by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations () and funded by the Global Agriculture and Food Security Program ( worked with farmers to improve access to finance, markets, technology, and information.

Salma Akter Aduri’s family, potato farmers from Rangpur, Bangladesh, struggled to sell their cash crops at a profitable price. Facing dire circumstances, it looked like they would be forced to either give up their land or take high-interest loans from moneylenders, they joined the Birahim Farmer’s Cooperative, which received support through the Missing Middle Initiative. This initiative, implemented by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations () and funded by the Global Agriculture and Food Security Program ( worked with farmers to improve access to finance, markets, technology, and information.

Nirosha Dilmini has been harvesting eggplants since the crack of dawn on her small plot of land in the village of Tanamalvila in southeastern Sri Lanka’s Monaragala district. She’s been putting her efforts into farming here for six years now. But never has she had such a lucrative year as 2023. She attributes this transformation to the Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) programme implemented by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (). Nirosha is one of 645 Sri Lankan farmers across three districts who were trained under the programme and provided with equipment to modernize their farming practices.

Indigenous Peoples are essential to protecting and restoring the world's ecosystems and natural environment, that's why they need to be at the heart of planning and implementation of projects that affect them.

Sheep pox and goat pox are highly contagious. An outbreak can cause significant production losses.

The 'Rice value chain improvement' project, will improve the livelihood of rice farmers and increase the productivity of Ghana’s rice crops, reducing the country’s dependency on rice imports.

Isgandar Shiralizada developed a passion for beekeeping at an early age. He fulfilled his childhood dream of keeping bees and producing honey, which eventually led to a successful career in the honey sector. With support from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (), Isgandar has been able to expand his beekeeping business, become economically independent and serve as an ambassador to inspire the next generation of beekeepers.

Young rural people are bringing agriculture into the digital age. Meet who’ve cracked the code: how to irrigate crops while saving both time and water.

Join the Poster and show us your creativity! Design a poster that symbolizes your favourite dish or recipe, representing the importance of diverse, nutritious, safe and affordable foods. Show us what this means to you, your community or the world through art. The deadline is 8 November 2024.