Why do we need to protect our soils and soil nutrition?

Simply put: nutrient-deficient soils produce nutrient-deficient plants.... which ultimately lead to people suffering from nutrient deficiencies.

On #AfricaDay , we recognize the massive potential of the continent, its people and its contribution to improving agriculture and food security. We should continue to learn from the rich heritage and practices and build on progress to transform agrifood systems. #4Betters #SDGs .

🥔 3rd most available food crop globally
🥔 159 countries cultivate it
🥔 5 000 varieties worldwide
🥔 8 000 years of story

Learn more about this staple crop that can contribute to #FoodSecurity and create livelihood opportunities.

#InternationalDayOfPotato

#DYK 80% of our waste water flows back to nature untreated?

Safe use of wastewater can help us combat water scarcity and reduce environmental pollution.

#WaterAction #WorldWaterForum

With Food and Agriculture Organization & Green Climate Fund support, the Gambia is restoring degraded #mangroves in key fisheries hotspots to:

🌷 Protect #biodiversity
🎣 Create jobs in aquaculture for women
🥘Improve #foodsecurity

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#BiodiversityDay #ForNature Food and Agriculture Organizationclimate

Eager to find solutions to water scarcity, Ines experimented with irrigating her olive trees in Tunisia using clay jars, a traditional technique that improves water efficiency.

Learn how Food and Agriculture Organization helped Ines adapt her farming to a changing climate.

#WaterAction #WorldWaterForum

Mexico has a long history of resilient agricultural systems and food cultures.

Learn how Food and Agriculture Organization, Global Environment Facility (GEF) and CONABIO are helping revive traditional farming practices and put more native biodiverse foods into farmers’ fields and onto consumers’ plates.

Teaching children about forests is critical to safeguarding the world's biodiversity for future generations. 🌳👧🏽

Play Food and Agriculture Organization’s updated #ForestKids game on #BiodiversityDay and check out the new ‘Plan a forest trip’ section!

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#FRA2020 #GFRA @ESA

We need to change the way we produce, process, and consume our food to protect biodiversity and strengthen ecosystem services.

Here are 4 ways 👇

#BiodiversityDay #ForNature #GenerationRestoration

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From increased food production to increased #biodiversity bees and other pollinators give us so much.

But did you know that pollinators aren't all insects?

📽️Watch to learn more about the different types of pollinators out there 👇

Every seed holds a story of hope.

Share the inspiring journeys of farmers and scientists around the world who are working tirelessly to preserve diverse crop varieties.

#BiodiversityDay #GenerationRestoration

Changing weather patterns, reduced precipitation and devastating flash floods are affecting agriculture in Batikot, Afghanistan.

Food and Agriculture Organization is supporting local farmers with a new irrigation canal ensuring easier access to water and to irrigate their lands.

#WorldWaterForum

Knowing how to manage water sustainably and ensure effective soil moisture is vital for plants' growth.

Here are 4 actions to preserve soil moisture👇

#WaterAction #WorldWaterForum

Tea 🫖 has many health benefits thanks to its anti-inflammatory & antioxidant properties.

On Tuesday's #InternationalTeaDay , Food and Agriculture Organization has more about one of the world's most popular beverages: bit.ly/2ADJuBJ

🍵Tea is more than a drink.

It's a global heritage of tradition and culture, a symbol of hospitality, and a source of livelihoods for millions of people.

Join us for a tour of Food and Agriculture Organization designated Globally Important #AgriculturalHeritage tea sites.

Effective soil moisture management is essential for #PlantHealth .

Overirrigation and insufficient water are two issues that can hinder plants' access to nutrients from the soil.

#WaterAction #WorldWaterForum

🍵Tea is...

health.
energy.
hydration.
livelihoods.
antioxidants.

What does tea mean to you?

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#TeaDay #BenefitsOfTea

🎙️ In this #FAOBrief :

🔹 1.8M people in Honduras experience high levels of acute #FoodInsecurity
🔹 FAO Director-General QU Dongyu urges peace & digitalization to achieve #SDGs
🔹 @FAO’s environment & climate monitoring portal #EarthMap receives the #GeoforGood award

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🐝🐝Hear the buzz?🐝🐝

Bee hotels installed by @UNMountains at Food and Agriculture Organization HQ are abuzz with solitary bees, pollinating our roof garden & promoting biodiversity.

This year's #WorldBeeDay focuses on involving young people in beekeeping for a sustainable future!

#SavetheBees

Delighted that Food and Agriculture Organization is awarded prestigious King Hassan II #WorldWaterPrize at 10th World Water Forum. It's a recognition of FAO's longstanding contributions towards innovative solutions to integrated water resources mgt in agriculture to ensure #4Betters , leaving no one behind.