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Germany is aligning its agricultural policies with key European Union initiatives to boost sustainability, protect resources and enhance resilience. A new @FAO report explores green policy progress and regional innovations. Find out more 🔗 buff.ly/DCQYVV6

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The spread of #Avianinfluenza is no longer just an agricultural issue—it is a global public health crisis. @fao.org Deputy Director-General Beth Bechdol explains how the tools we have can help us act swiftly to safeguard global public health & food security. www.agri-pulse.com/articles/227...

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📢 OUT NOW 📢 Updated joint @FAO.org - @WHO.int - WOAH public health assessment on influenza A(H5) events. 🌍 Global public health risk = low👩‍🌾 Occupational risk = low to moderate 🔍 Risk monitoring is key. 👉 Read more: bit.ly/3Y6lBux #AvianInfluenza #H5N1 🐦🐄🧑‍⚕️

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About 50 000 wild species are used for food, energy, medicine, material & other purposes. This includes many plants. But often these plants are not sourced or used sustainably, which threatens #biodiversity. 🌱How @FAO.org is protecting them 👉 buff.ly/9MglXUi

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@FAO.org has launched a $150 million Emergency and Early Recovery Response Plan for #Ukraine to support war-affected rural communities. The plan focuses on restoring agricultural livelihoods, ensuring food security, and strengthening resilience. www.fao.org/newsroom/det...

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Water security is key to ending hunger and malnutrition. The latest @FAO.org Regional Overview on Food Security and Nutrition in Europe and Central Asia explores how water challenges impact nutrition, food access and agricultural sustainability. 🔗 buff.ly/l4FD3Pm

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Stay protected while protecting animals! 💉🐮 This @FAO.org guide emphasizes the importance of vaccination and disease prevention strategies for veterinarians. 📖 Download now: bit.ly/42BSPmZ #Vaccination #VeterinaryMedicine #ZoonoticSafety

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🚨 New @FAO.org alert 🚨 Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) serotype SAT1 detected - a serious threat for the Near East & West Eurasia. 🐄🐑 Urgent recommendations now available 🔗 bit.ly/3RNJlA1 #AnimalHealth #FootAndMouthDisease

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Efforts to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing have gained momentum as China, the world’s largest capture fisheries producer, has become the 108th State to join the @fao.org Port State Measures Agreement. #PSMA #IUUfishing www.fao.org/newsroom/det...

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Effective management drives #SustainableFisheries. This @fao.org #GloLitter guide supports countries in assessing & addressing marine plastic litter in fisheries & maritime sectors, helping reduce & manage it effectively. Check it out 👉 buff.ly/BPuZUr7

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Looking for training resources on forestry & agroforestry for Farmer Field Schools? 🌳 📘 Look no further — this @FAO.org -compiled toolbox brings together 31 essential documents to support facilitators & trainers worldwide. Dive in 👉 buff.ly/YsdYO53 #FarmerFieldSchools #ClimateAction

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🌱#DYK? Forest and farmer producer organizations boost climate action by strengthening organizations that manage and restore landscapes. Find out how the #ForestFarmFacility is providing 👉 buff.ly/B192Fsu @IIED @IUCN @FFP_AgriCord

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Two years of conflict. Two years of unprecedented hunger in Sudan. 5️⃣ things you should know about Sudan's food security crisis 👇 #KeepEyesOnSudan #WithSudan

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In times of crisis, agriculture is a lifeline. @FAO's work can't stop. With humanitarian funding shrinking, investing in agriculture is more urgent than ever to 🔸save lives, 🔸protect livelihoods, and 🔸fight hunger. buff.ly/A4h6cH3 #EmergenciesCantWait

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🏫 Schools play a pivotal role in addressing #AntimicrobialResistance. This @FAO.org - @UNEP.org - @UNESCO.org - @UNICEF.org - @WHO.int - WOAH joint publication provides essential guidance for policy-makers and educators worldwide. 📖 Available now in five languages: buff.ly/5xolsTA

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☕ Global coffee prices have surged to their highest levels in years due to adverse weather in key producers like Brazil, Viet Nam & Indonesia. Tight supplies are driving market uncertainty & impacting millions of farmers. Read latest note from @FAO.org 👉 buff.ly/EdiabGT

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🍷 In Georgia’s Imereti region, local winemaker is preserving rare grape varieties and growing his agritourism business. With support from @fao.org & partners, he’s combining tradition with modern food safety standards. 🔗 buff.ly/U3vIPKA @ec.europa.eu

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Teff is a great source of energy, calcium & dietary fiber. Cultivated in Ethiopia and Eritrea, it's disease & pest-tolerant, & helps control soil erosion. It's time to rediscover Africa's #ForgottenCrops & their potential to transform agrifood systems 👉 buff.ly/QYGEBPI

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The colours of fruits & vegetables are often linked to specific health benefits. A: True B: False Tell us in the comments below 👇 #HealthyDiets

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Stronger partnerships are key to tackling malnutrition and transforming agrifood systems in Africa. A new @fao.org publication maps key actors and outlines strategic areas for collaboration to advance nutrition and food security. Read more 🔗 buff.ly/xiwRADC

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😉 | and the answer is False❌ 👉Appearance of food is not a good indicator of whether the food will make us sick. Some dangerous microorganisms don't change the appearance of the food, while others which can cause our food to smell bad or taste horrible won't cause diseases.

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Download guidance from @FAO.org & partners on how to carry out ecosystem restoration projects for the maximum benefit of nature & people. ➡️ Check out 5 key phases & 300 recommendations for long-term success! buff.ly/XTVOXqR #GenerationRestoration

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Come explore the wonderful world of camelids through this fun journey for kids! 🐫🐪🦙 Learn interesting facts, read exciting stories and participate in engaging activities to understand the vital role of camelids. buff.ly/CksiB9K #YearOfCamelids

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Plant genetic resources are the foundation of sustainable agrifood systems. New @FAO.org report offers the most comprehensive global assessment since 2012, highlighting progress, gaps & priorities for future conservation & use. Download here 🔗 buff.ly/AS7vKTp #GeneticResources #CGRFA

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🎙️ In this #FAOBrief 👇 🔹 IPC analysis reveals the highest number ever recorded of acutely food insecure populations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo 🔹 sustainable water management is essential to feed Europe and Central Asia 🔹 March #FoodPriceIndex buff.ly/fHuFYCg

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📝 | Rich in Vitamin E, carotenoids, and other antioxidant-rich nutrients avocado oils are linked to improved heart and eye health. 👉To protect consumer health, #Codex included avocado oil in CXS 210-1999 ➕ℹ️➡️ buff.ly/WtMVbmt #FoodSafety

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#InCaseYouMissedIt | The @FAO.org Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture launches its 'Second Report on the State of the World's Forest Genetic Resources' Download it for free here 🔗 buff.ly/Dvgus9q #CGRFA #GeneticResources

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In times of crisis, agriculture is a lifeline. The work of @FAO.org can't stop. With humanitarian funding shrinking, investing in agriculture is more urgent than ever to 🔸save lives, 🔸protect livelihoods, and 🔸fight hunger. buff.ly/dGbpgcq #EmergenciesCantWait

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👩‍💻 | Visit the Codex website to read more about: 🍏#FoodSafety 🐔Animal Feed 💊 #AMR 📋 Food labelling 🚚 Food trade 🥗 Nutrition Discover a world full of standards 👉 buff.ly/2RQS4A4

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➡️ #DidYouKnow forest and farmer producer organizations drive policy change by underwriting local visions of lasting prosperity. Find out how the #ForestFarmFacility is providing support 👉 buff.ly/Y5x0fZU @iied.bsky.social @IUCN @FFP_AgriCord

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Aquatic animal and plant production differs greatly by continent. Asia, the top world's producer, produces 92 times more than Oceania. Want to learn more? Check out the @FAO.org Yearbook of fishery & aquaculture statistics 👉 buff.ly/QAMtXgc

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🌍📈 What’s happening in global fish trade? The latest GLOBEFISH Highlights from @FAO.org tracks international market trends for key fisheries and aquaculture products like tuna, shrimp, salmon and more. Dive into the data 🐟 buff.ly/LDnul9F #BlueTransformation

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The earthquake in Myanmar has devastated farms, displaced families and damaged vital irrigation systems. @FAO.org Yuka Makino shares what’s at stake, and how the Organization is responding ahead of the critical Monsoon planting season. Read more: www.fao.org/newsroom/det... #InvestInHumanity

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Cultivated from Senegal to Chad, white fonio is a drought-tolerant crop. Rich in energy and folate, it is used to make porridge, salads and bread. It's time to rediscover Africa's #ForgottenCrops and their potential to transform the continent's agrifood systems 👉 buff.ly/0Sz5aV3

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📝 | #ClimateChange is increasing the risks of foodborne diseases by impacting on the occurrence, distribution or virulence of biological and chemical hazards. #FoodSafety #ThursdayThoughts

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A new silk industry is emerging in Uganda, transforming unused land into opportunity. With support from @fao.org & China, through the South-South Cooperation project, young farmers are finding livelihoods in sericulture—and a path out of poverty. More 🔗 buff.ly/96gBdyt #SouthSouthCooperation

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The spread of #Avianinfluenza is no longer just an agricultural issue—it is a global public health crisis. @fao.org Deputy Director-General Beth Bechdol explains how the tools we have can help us act swiftly to safeguard global public health & food security. www.agri-pulse.com/articles/227...

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Using 3D models, our new interactive story explores the world of camelids! See how camelids sustain communities with milk, meat, fibre and transport. www.fao.org/interactive/... #YearOfCamelids

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OUT NOW | Policy brief: "Antimicrobial Resistance Prevention in Schools" outlines critical actions for education leaders and practitioners. 👩‍🏫 Available in 5 languages (EN, ES, FR, RU & ZH) ! 📖 Read now: buff.ly/JKUqaPb #AMR #AntimicrobialResistance #OneHealth

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📣 The Heroes of Tomorrow: 2025 @un.org #SDGAwards is now open for applications and nominations! This year’s categories will recognize individuals, initiatives & #changemakers who reaffirm that every choice matters. ✍️ Apply by 🗓️ 7 May 2025: bit.ly/ApplySDGAwards

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🚨 OUT NOW "Key Actions to Curb Antimicrobial Resistance" policy brief by @fao.org, @unep.org, @who.int and WOAH equips parliamentarians with strategies to tackle antimicrobial resistance - a crisis projected to cause 39M deaths by 2050. Download now: buff.ly/BzrKYZR #AntimicrobialResistance #A…

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Understanding agricultural land inequality requires more than just farm size data. This @FAO.org paper proposes innovative indicators that also account for land quality, tenure rights & landlessness. Explore how this approach offers a more complete picture 🔗 buff.ly/N6Wrttv

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Monitoring soil moisture is key to climate-smart agriculture. A new publication by the Joint @FAO.org /@iaeaorg.bsky.social Centre explores how cosmic ray neutron sensing offers a non-invasive, scalable method to enhance water management & agricultural resilience. 🔗 buff.ly/FleOElD

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