From it's origins in the Andes over 8,000 years ago to becoming major staple for two-thirds of the global population, the humble potato has an extraordinarily rich past and a bright future. Food and Agriculture Organization's Chikelu Mba explains more: fao.org/newsroom/fao-

Potatoes are tradition, prosperity and nutrition. Today we celebrate the power of this resilient staple crop in building a better future... ...and the farmers who have protected potato diversity over millennia. fao.org/international-…

Potatoes are a great source of vitamin C, potassium and dietary fibre. But their nutritional value also depends on the variety, how they’re grown, stored, processed and cooked. fao.org/international-…

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 fao.org/international-…

The global food systems conversation is happening now — and your voice matters. 🗓️ From 26 May to 6 June, the draft UNFSS+4 Independent Stakeholder Report is open for consultation on SparkBlue. This is a key moment for non-state actors to share insights, challenges, and solution

During his mission to Ukraine, Rein Paulsen, Director of FAO in Emergencies, visited the AGRAF farm near Lviv. With grant support from Food and Agriculture Organization & EU in Ukraine, the farm installed a CO₂ system to boost yields by 20% and ensure stable production.

Science plays a key role in ensuring our food is safe, and is instrumental in ensuring 👇🏻 ⚕️ better health 🍲 food security 👩‍🌾 livelihoods 📊 economic development 🚢 trade #WorldFoodSafetyDay

The Ocean is not merely a beautiful scape or a source of leisure. It is a vital ecosystem that bestows invaluable resources, provides food and sustains the livelihoods of millions of people. #WorldOceansDay #BlueTransformation #UNOC3

Coral reefs provide vital habitat for a quarter of the world’s known marine species. From bees & earthworms to coral reefs & rainforests, biodiversity helps to keep our agrifood systems healthy, productive & resilient. 👉bit.ly/3iEH0cw #UNOC3 #WorldOceansDay2025

Imagine a healthy ocean whose resources are used sustainably, balancing profit with equity. An ocean that nourishes the world & provides fair, safe jobs. Fisheries & Aquaculture believes this, with #BlueTransformation can become reality 👉 buff.ly/0p38nu9 Happy #WorldOceanDay

Ever noticed the numbers on your seafood label? They’re Food and Agriculture Organization Fishing Areas—used to track where your fish comes from and help protect our oceans. By understanding where our seafood comes from and choosing sustainably, we can take action to #SaveOurOcean.

Plant-based? Looks clean? Safe? 🤔 Not so fast. No matter what you eat, good hygiene and safe practices always matter. Safe food starts with informed choices — every step of the way. Food safety is everyone’s business.

Science plays a key role in ensuring our food is safe, and is instrumental in ensuring 👇🏻 ⚕️ better health 🍲 food security 👩‍🌾 livelihoods 📊 economic development 🚢 trade #WorldFoodSafetyDay

Resistance to antibiotics, along with other antimicrobials (such as fungicides) is one of today’s most urgent public health threats. Find out about Food and Agriculture Organization’s work on foodborne

reasons why food safety is everyone's business. #WorldFoodSafetyDay #FoodSafety fao.org/fao-who-codexa…

Over 200 diseases are caused by eating food contaminated with bacteria, viruses, parasites, or chemical substances such as heavy metals. Follow the 5 keys to #SaferFood: 🧼 Keep clean 🆚 Separate raw and cooked 🫕 Cook thoroughly 🌡️ Keep food at safe temperatures ✅

Food safety begins in your grocery cart 🛒✅ 👉 Keep raw meat 🥩 poultry 🍗 seafood 🦪 and eggs 🥚 separate from other food, to avoid cross-contamination. 👉 And don’t forget to shop for cold food last 🧊

Everyone has a stake in #FoodSystems – and everyone has a role in their transformation. Be part of it. Registration is now OPEN for the #UNFSS2025 Stocktake! Join global leaders, changemakers and communities in Addis Ababa this July as we review progress and shape the future of

Enter the International Mountain Day 2025 photo contest and help highlight the vital role glaciers play in sustaining food, water and livelihoods — in mountains and beyond.

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