Pleased to visit BELAGRO '26, a showcase of agrifood systems transformation in Belarus & beyond. Exhibitions such as this one show how technology & innovation can help produce more with less, reduce losses, improve efficiency, conserve resources & strengthen resilienc…Mostrar mais

It was a pleasure to meet the next generation of scientists, engineers and agricultural leaders at the Belarusian State Agrarian Technical University. The transformation of agrifood systems depends on knowledge, science, innovation and, above all, young people. #4Betters

Pleased to visit the Belarusian National Biotechnology Corporation's agro-industrial and biotechnology complex. At @FAO, we see science, innovation and modern production as key drivers to strengthen productivity, build resilience and transform agrifood systems. #4Betters

A productive exchange at the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus on the role of science & innovation in agrifood systems transformation. Building on our longstanding cooperation, @FAO stands ready to deepen collaboration to build a more sustainable future for all. #4BettersMostrar mais

Excellent discussions with H.E. Vladimir Karanik, Chairman of the Presidium of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) of Belarus. I believe there is great potential for @FAO & NAS to leverage science & innovation to transform agrifood systems. #4Betters

Honoured to meet President Aleksandr Lukashenko. @FAO and Belarus will continue working together, leveraging science and innovation to transform the country's agrifood systems to be more efficient, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable. #4Betters

On #InternationalDayOfPotato, we celebrate the potato as a high-yielding, adaptable and nutritious food source for over one billion people. By investing in farmers, #AgInnovation and stronger value chains, we can help farmers produce more, more sustainably. #4Betters

Glad to meet Prof HU Wei, President of Shanghai Ocean University and witness the renewal of the MOU with @FAO. We join efforts to promote aquaculture, one of the best solutions to meet nutrition needs, protect the environment & farmers’ livelihoods, achieving the #4Betters.

Pleased to meet @FAO Special Goodwill Champion Against Hunger @JanjaLula during #RomeNutritionWeek2026, to advance joint action on #HealthyDiets, women’s empowerment & climate resilience for better food security & nutrition. Together, we must keep working for the #4Betters.Mostrar mais

Honoured to meet again HE Prime Minister @sanchezcastejon. I thanked him for Spain's steadfast support to @FAO & commitment to multilateralism, agrifood systems transformation & rural development. We will continue working together to ensure no one is left behind. #4Betters…Mostrar mais

A peaceful #EidMubarak from me and the @FAO family to all our Muslim sisters and brothers celebrating #EidAlAdha. May its spirit be an opportunity to show compassion and solidarity towards the most vulnerable in our society. #عيدمبارك #عيدالأضحى

From rural areas to urban centres, AI must bridge divides & expand opportunities for all. At Vatican’s @PontAcadLife symposium on AI & human dignity, I reaffirmed @FAO’s pledge to ensure AI empowers communities, supports farmers & transforms our agrifood systems. #4BettersMostrar mais

Delighted to welcome colleagues from across the @UN family to the first-ever @FAO Open Day in Rome. A historic moment celebrating multilateralism, partnership and our shared commitment to build a better future for all. #4Betters

Biodiversity is the foundation of food & agriculture, sustaining soils, water, pollinators & ecosystems we all depend on. @FAO will keep supporting Members with better data, stronger policies & innovative solutions #ForNature to build resilient agrifood systems. #BiodiversityDayMostrar mais

Tea connects cultures, supports livelihoods, strengthens rural economies & contributes to global #FoodSecurity. This #TeaDay & every day, let's support tea farmers, promote sustainable value chains & work together for a greener, more resilient future. #4Betters

Pleased to open the #WorldBeeDay #FAOMuNe exhibit showcasing the relationship between bees, other pollinators & people through historical objects & forward-looking solutions. History, culture, knowledge, & innovation are key to protecting pollinators & achieving t…Mostrar mais

Deeply honoured to confer the prestigious @FAO Agricola Medal to HE Prime Minister @narendramodi of India, recognizing his visionary leadership & landmark achievements in transforming agrifood systems, strengthening global food security & improving farmers’ livelihoods. #4BettersMostrar mais

Bees & pollinators have nourished people, sustained livelihoods & enriched cultures for millennia. Protecting pollinators and supporting sustainable beekeeping is essential for our shared future. Let’s Bee Together for People and the Planet this #WorldBeeDay & every…Mostrar mais

Pleased to meet with Prof. Tao of @KyotoU_News, President of the International Horticulture Congress. We exchanged views on the future of research & innovation in horticulture, agrifood systems & related fields, & their role in advancing sustainable agrifood systems.…Mostrar mais

Pleased to unveil at @FAO a boat model that stands as a symbol of support for fishers in South Sudan. With generous funding from the Kingdom of the Netherlands, more efficient & longer lasting boats now sail the White Nile, helping fishers sustain their communities. #4Betters

Pleased to meet with Erkin Tuniyaz, Chairman of the Xinjiang Autonomous Region, to discuss strengthening cooperation on sustainable agrifood systems, innovation, and rural development. @FAO stands ready to support #SouthSouth Cooperation and shared progress. #4Betters

Pleased to meet with CHEN Xiaodong, Chair of @cidcaofficial, to discuss strengthening @FAO-China cooperation for global #FoodSecurity and sustainable agriculture. By sharing #AgInnovation, technology and experience, we can accelerate agrifood systems transformation. #4Betters

Pleased to meet China's New Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, ZHANG Zhu. We reaffirmed our shared commitment to advancing global food security, agricultural innovation and rural development in support of sustainable agrifood systems transformation. #4Betters

Fruitful meeting with @AIIB_Official President ZOU Jiayi. AIIB-@FAO's partnership contributes to enhancing rural infrastructure & improving livelihoods. We will continue working together to boost economic & social development & speed up agricultural modernization. #4BettersMostrar mais

Grateful to Rustam Emomali, Chairman of Tajikistan's Majlisi Milli & Mayor of Dushanbe, for his warm welcome on the occasion of @FAO's regional ministerial conference —a key moment to strengthen cooperation to transform agrifood systems in Europe & Central Asia. #4Betters…Mostrar mais

Delighted to see how water infrastructure, greenhouse innovation & agriculture come together, from Nurek Dam to modern production systems & the agricultural exhibition for #ERC35. At @FAO, we support integrated approaches for food security & resilient agrifood systems…Mostrar mais

Pleased to meet Midhun T.R., Deputy SG of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, on sidelines of #ERC35. We discussed ways to strengthen collaboration to promote #FoodSecurity & sustainable development, including through increased expert-level exchanges & joint initiatives. #4BettersMostrar mais

This year's #PlantHealthDay focus on plant biosecurity is a reminder that stronger systems are vital to prevent pests & diseases that threaten our crops. We need coordinated, proactive, practical & scaled action to protect crops, trade & a food-secure future for all.…Mostrar mais

At #ERC35, glad to open the @FAO Science and Innovation Exhibition, showcasing how ideas become solutions. Science, innovation & partnerships are key to transforming agrifood systems, improving productivity, resilience & sustainability across Europe & Central Asia. #4BettersMostrar mais

Stronger wheat value chains & sustainable land & water use are key to unlocking Central Asia’s potential as a global breadbasket. The challenge is not just to invest more but better, together. #ERC35 is a key occasion to identify priorities & strengthen cooperation. #4BettersMostrar mais

Honoured to meet HE Prime Minister Kohir Rasulzoda. I thanked him for Tajikistan's hosting of #ERC35 & reaffirmed @FAO's support for agrifood systems transformation, resilience building, and capacity building in the country, including through the #HandInHand Initiative. #4BettersMostrar mais

Youth, science, innovation & investment are interconnected drivers of agrifood systems transformation in Europe & Central Asia & beyond. At @FAO, we remain committed to working with partners to empower the next generation & turn ideas into action. #ERC35 #WorldFoodForum…Mostrar mais

Pleased to meet @EESC_President Séamus Boland. We discussed how, from seeds to foods, science must guide agrifood systems transformation so its benefits reach everyone. Food security and dietary diversity must remain at the heart of sustainable development. #4Betters

Pleased to visit @FAO-@IAEAorg Agriculture & Biotech Labs together with @FAO Council members to see firsthand a model of partnership & bridge from lab to field. Together, translating cutting-edge science into tangible impact, bringing innovation & technology to farmer…Mostrar mais

Delighted to visit Ganger Farm in Vienna, where greenhouses, youth training and local production connect directly to consumers. A powerful example of how innovation, education and short value chains strengthen sustainable agrifood systems and communities. #4Betters

At #CL180, I urged for a coordinated policy response to the shock to global agrifood systems & agricultural inputs caused by disruption of #StraitOfHormuz. Crop calendar timing is vital for agricultural production. Peace & stability are prerequisites for #FoodSecurity.

Rural communities are at the heart of agrifood systems transformation. With Phase II of @FAO Villages Recognition Initiative under #FAOMuNe, we move to action, empowering villages to share knowledge, protect heritage, and build sustainable agrifood systems. #4Betters

Delighted to see in Brunei Darussalam how sustainable aquaculture, innovative agri-SMEs and paddy rice development are strengthening food security and rural livelihoods. Innovation, investment and youth engagement are key to resilient agrifood systems. #4Betters

When farmers can produce food, even in crisis, we reduce dependence, lower costs & stabilize communities. We need sustained investment, political commitment & strong partnerships to move from response to early action, from food aid alone to protecting production. #FightFoodCrisesMostrar mais

Honoured to meet HM Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah of Brunei Darussalam & convey my deep appreciation for country's leadership & vision in advancing food security & nutrition. FAO will keep working w/ the Gov for sustainable agrifood systems transformatio…Mostrar mais

Honoured to receive HRH Crown Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah at the opening of #APRC38. I thanked him for hosting the conference and Brunei Darussalam for advancing regional cooperation for food security and sustainable agrifood systems. #4Betters

No country can secure its agrifood systems alone. By working together on #FoodSafety, innovation, skills & investment, we can build resilience & share solutions. @FAO will keep supporting Members to scale innovation, close financing gaps & drive transformation. #APRC38…Mostrar mais

When girls have access to digital tech, they unlock innovation, resilience & growth. @FAO works with partners to support girls with skills, tools & opportunities to thrive. Bridging the gender digital divide is key to transforming agrifood systems. #GirlsInICT #4Betters #IYWF2026Mostrar mais

Happy #EnglishLanguageDay! English is one of @FAO’s six official languages. Visit fao.org and follow @FAO to learn more about our work supporting Members to transform our agrifood systems. #4Betters

¡Feliz #DíaDelIdiomaEspañol, uno de los idiomas oficiales con los que la @FAOenEspanol conecta con millones de personas, compartiendo conocimiento e innovación para lograr sistemas agroalimentarios sostenibles. Descubre más en www.fao.org/home/es. #4Mejoras

Rising costs, import dependence & climate risks are increasing pressure on #FoodSecurity, nutrition & livelihoods in #SIDS, LDCs & LLDCs. We need coordinated & sustained action through partnerships & investment to accelerate agrifood systems transformation. #APRC38…Mostrar mais

At the Asia-Pacific Food Forum exhibition in Brunei Darussalam, I saw first-hand how @FAO and partners are advancing agrifood systems transformation through investment, innovation and empowerment to build a more sustainable and resilient future. #APRC38 #4Betters

Extreme heat threatens food security & the livelihoods of more than 1.23B people who rely on agriculture. The new @FAO-@WMO report shows how science can guide coordinated, decisive #ClimateAction to adapt to & prevent extreme heat risks in agrifood systems. #4Betters #EarthDayMostrar mais

On this #EarthDay & every day, let’s move from words to action: reduce #FoodLoss & #FoodWaste, support smarter policies, adopt innovations & consume responsibly. Together, we can drive agrifood systems transformation that works with and #ForNature. #4Betters

For sustainable agrifood systems transformation, innovation is key. Innovation spans new ways to collaborate, shape policies, unlock finance & apply technology. From simple solutions to cutting-edge tools, innovation drives impact for people, planet & prosperity. #4Betters…Mostrar mais