FAO marking this year’s #PlantHealthDay by shining a light on the importance of leveraging innovation to protect plants, which are indispensable essential for sustaining life on earth. Up to 40% of food crops are lost due to plant pests and diseases every year. This affects global #FoodSecurity and agriculture, the main source of income for many vulnerable rural communities. #ClimateChange and weather extremes are also impacting plant health and altering ecosystems, while creating new niches for pests to thrive. International travel and trade, which has tripled in volume in the last decade, has led to increased interconnectedness among countries and regions. This underlines the importance of ensuring that people, goods and commodities crossing borders do not carry pests and diseases affecting plants, animals and humans. “The unprecedented global challenges we face, such as the unrelenting climate crisis, demand innovative approaches and digital technologies to support countries with stronger pest surveillance and early warning systems,” FAO Deputy Director-General Beth Bechdol. https://lnkd.in/eyvR9w7s
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Discover the new FAO digital learning platform that is set to revolutionize rice farming in Sri Lanka. The platform ‘Nena Wagawa’ is part of the #RiceUP initiative, funded by European Union, and it's available in 3 languages. #AgInnovation #ICTs #Tech4Good
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The Argan tree and its landscapes contribute to... 🌳food security 🌳nutrition 🌳income generation 🌳the livelihoods of rural communities. Learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/3w9FqCs #ArganiaDay #SDG12 #GlobalGoals
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Accelerated climate actions can transform agrifood systems and help achieve food security and nutrition for all, today and tomorrow. FAO’s Global Roadmap to achieve #SDG2 without breaching the 1.5ºC threshold https://lnkd.in/dhpTHW_c #ZeroHunger #ClimateAction #4Betters
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The Gracilaria sea moss species in Dominica has traditionally been farmed to make drinks, gels and other products. As it is a slow-growing variety, however, it has caused production challenges for its farmers. FAO introduced the Eucheuma cottonii species to farmers as an alternative solution to relying on imports to meet local demand. https://lnkd.in/d9cPPr2A
Nurturing the nature island’s sea moss industry
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Small-scale fishers & fishworkers are guardians of aquatic resources. Explore their contributions in this booklet, with examples from fishery-focused efforts to comprehensive ecosystem conservation 👉 https://lnkd.in/dczGsfNk
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Introducing technology to agricultural production and other farming practices has the capacity to transform agrifood systems and rural livelihoods. Here are just 5 benefits of sustainable #AgriculturalMechanization. Read more: https://bit.ly/467VmWH #AgInnovation
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Did you know that 50 kilos of fruit are needed to produce just half a litre of Argan oil? #ArganiaDay
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#SoilPollution affects the food we eat, the air we breath and the water we drink. Learn how contaminants can enter soil through various routes and affect our environment. Check out the Global Assessment of Soil Pollution for more👇🏽 bit.ly/443hmA2 #SoilHealth #SoilPollution