For the first time, olive seeds have been deposited in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, a crucial international effort to secure the long-term preservation of olive genetic diversity.

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For the first time, olive seeds have been deposited in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, a crucial international effort to secure the long-term preservation of olive genetic diversity.

This inaugural deposit was a collaborative endeavor involving the FAO's International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture, the International Olive Council, the Universities of Córdoba and Granada, and support from Spain's Plant Genetic Resources Centre and NordGen. The FAO Treaty empowers nations to conserve, share, and utilize crop diversity.

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For the first time, olive seeds have been deposited in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, as part of an international security backup effort.

This crucial delivery was a collaborative

For the first time, olive seeds have been deposited in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, as part of an international security backup effort.

This crucial delivery was a collaborative initiative involving the FAO's International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture, the International Olive Council, the Universities of Córdoba and Granada, Spain's Plant Genetic Resources Centre, and NordGen. The FAO Treaty enables countries to conserve, share, and utilize crop diversity.

For more details, visit the [FAO Plant Treaty website](https://www.fao.org/plant-treaty/es) or [FAO.org](http://www.fao.org). Follow FAO on [YouTube](http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=FAOoftheUN) and other social media platforms like [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/UNFAO) and [Twitter](http://www.twitter.com/fao/).

In 2026, the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA) made its inaugural deposit into the Arctic World Archive (AWA). This significant collection included

In 2026, the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA) made its inaugural deposit into the Arctic World Archive (AWA). This significant collection included the Treaty's official texts in 14 languages, alongside testimonies from farmers and researchers worldwide. The ITPGRFA empowers countries to conserve, share, and utilize global crop diversity.

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In Azerbaijan, the FAO/GEF Lifecycle Management of Pesticides project supports agriculture education transformation. Students' integrated pest management trials prove biological controls cut

In Azerbaijan, the FAO/GEF Lifecycle Management of Pesticides project supports agriculture education transformation. Students' integrated pest management trials prove biological controls cut pesticide use, protecting crops, lowering farmer costs, and enhancing consumer safety.

High productivity is achieved through practices like pruning, leaf removal, and using biological methods such as yellow traps and pheromones. Organic fertilizers are preferred. This model, promoting a safe harvest as the best, is now spreading regionally, fostering sustainable agriculture protecting livelihoods and health.

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Through Farmer Field Schools, supported by the European Union and Sweden under ENPARD IV, FAO assists Georgian farmers in strengthening plant health via sustainable agricultural

Through Farmer Field Schools, supported by the European Union and Sweden under ENPARD IV, FAO assists Georgian farmers in strengthening plant health via sustainable agricultural practices.

Farmers and agronomists collaborate on initiatives from healthy soil and strong seedlings to pest monitoring and integrated pest management. This improves crop resilience, reduces unnecessary pesticide use, and supports safer food production and sustainable agriculture in Georgia.

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Plants are fundamental to our food systems but are constantly threatened by pests and diseases spreading globally. Plant biosecurity is crucial, serving as the primary defense for food security by

Plants are fundamental to our food systems but are constantly threatened by pests and diseases spreading globally. Plant biosecurity is crucial, serving as the primary defense for food security by protecting crops, livelihoods, and international trade.

Under the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC), countries collaborate to preserve global plant health. Learn more at the International Plant Health Day website.

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Guatemala has made a historic first deposit of over 930 seed accessions into the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, the world's most secure backup facility for crop diversity. This crucial step

Guatemala has made a historic first deposit of over 930 seed accessions into the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, the world's most secure backup facility for crop diversity. This crucial step safeguards the nation's agricultural biodiversity, including fundamental crops like maize, beans, squash, amaranth, and teocinte.

This significant deposit resulted from an emergency intervention and a long-term alliance between Guatemala's national germplasm bank and communities in the Cuchumatanes region.

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Guatemala has made a historic first deposit to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, the world's most secure backup for crop diversity. This crucial step safeguards agricultural biodiversity, including

Guatemala has made a historic first deposit to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, the world's most secure backup for crop diversity. This crucial step safeguards agricultural biodiversity, including over 930 seed accessions of vital crops like maize, beans, squash, amaranth, and teosinte.

This remarkable achievement resulted from an emergency intervention and a long-term partnership between the Guatemala national genebank and Cuchumatanes region communities. For more details, watch the accompanying video or visit www.fao.org.

Listen to FAO’s Plant Pest and Pesticide Management Specialist discuss the important role of inputs and feed in combating foodborne antimicrobial resistance (AMR), with expertise in

Listen to FAO’s Plant Pest and Pesticide Management Specialist discuss the important role of inputs and feed in combating foodborne antimicrobial resistance (AMR), with expertise in Antimicrobial Use (AMU).

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The World Banana Forum (WBF) Secretariat hosted a webinar on Sustainable Water Management in Banana Producing Systems. It highlighted efficient water use in production and post-harvest, addressing

The World Banana Forum (WBF) Secretariat hosted a webinar on Sustainable Water Management in Banana Producing Systems. It highlighted efficient water use in production and post-harvest, addressing challenges like irrigation efficiency, packing house consumption, and climate variability.

Experts shared innovative practices, including precision irrigation, sensor-based management, and digital tools. These aim to boost water efficiency, strengthen resilience, and foster sustainable banana value chains.

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