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How do chefs keep food safe in their kitchens? Ahead of #WorldFoodSafetyDay, Chefs Rodrigo Pacheco, Tammy Wong and Sam Tran share simple tips — from checking temperature to keeping spaces clean and preventing cross-contamination. Food safety starts with daily habits.

🔎 From disease outbreaks to food security risks, animal health challenges are increasing worldwide. The @fao.org Virtual Learning Centers help countries prepare through accessible, practical digital training. 🔗http://bit.ly/3DYHba0

The draining of peatlands impacts people, the environment & our 🌍. By restoring peatlands we can: ✔️reduce fires & floods ✔️fight soil erosion & coastal area loss ✔️improve water quality ✔️sustain livelihoods ✔️reduce #GHG emissions https://fao.org/redd/areas-of-work/peatlands/en/ #WorldPeatlandsDay

#DYK? Peatlands are estimated to occur across 177 countries worldwide! While peatlands cover a mere 3% of the earth’s ice-free land mass, they contain 30% of the world’s organic soil carbon. #WorldPeatlandsDay

Did you know there’s a day dedicated to food every year? #WorldFoodDay is celebrated annually on 16 October! Watch the video to discover the simple actions you can take every day to make a difference. Learn more: https://www.fao.org/world-food-day/en

Top priority for policymakers right now is to protect their most vulnerable populations through temporary, targeted programs, especially in rural areas. The Work We Do episode on #StraitOfHormuz crisis w/ @fao.org Chief Economist @maximotorero.bsky.social: https://bit.ly/4tPCiaC #InCaseYouMissedIt

What’s the number one food safety rule in a chef’s kitchen? Ahead of #WorldFoodSafetyDay, chefs Cristina Bowerman, Luisa Torres & Fatmata Binta share the simple habits they never skip, from handwashing to avoiding cross-contamination. Small actions make food safer. #FoodSafety

From South America to Europe and North Africa, @fao.org has designated 4 Globally Important #AgriculturalHeritage Systems that show the history and vital role of potatoes for food security and nutrition. 🥔 Watch to discover these fascinating sites. #InternationalDayOfPotato #GIAHS

In Lesotho, the potato is now a symbol of national transformation. With support from @fao.org & His Majesty King Letsie III of Lesotho, FAO Special Goodwill Ambassador for Nutrition, the project is empowering rural women & youth. #1Country1Product #InternationalDayOfPotato

🥔 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

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. #InternationalDayOfPotato #4Betters

For 80 years, from rinderpest eradication to global initiatives such as RENOFARM, @fao.org has led global efforts to advance animal production and health. Science, innovation, partnerships and field action remain at the heart of protecting livestock, livelihoods and #FoodSecurity.

Agriculture runs on diesel, leaving farmers vulnerable to oil price shocks. Solar irrigation & cleaner grids can boost productivity & resilience. The Work We Do episode on #StraitOfHormuz crisis with @fao.org Chief Economist @maximotorero.bsky.social: https://bit.ly/4tPCiaC #InCaseYouMissedIt

30 May is the #InternationalDayOfPotato! 🥔 Where potatoes grow, livelihoods flourish. @fao.org's Director of Plant Production and Protection Division explains more. Discover more about this crop of global significance: https://bit.ly/4uxhgin

🏉🥗 Performance starts long before kick-off. On #WorldNutritionDay, Leonardo Ghilardini, former Italian rugby international, and @fao.org Champions Italian Rugby Federation's nutritionists share why healthy diets matter for athletes and for everyone. 👉 Watch the video for more. #HealthyDiets

The latest episode of The Work We Do is out! Lynnette Neufeld, @fao.org's Director of Food and Nutrition Division, discusses why unhealthy food is so much cheaper than nutritious food and what it will take to make #HealthyDiets accessible for all. Full episode is here: https://bit.ly/4nSO9Dr

Women farmers are breaking barriers every day. Their resilience strengthens communities, supports food security & shapes a sustainable future. Farmer & chef Stefania Gradinetti shares her experience & the challenges women in agriculture face. #YearOfTheWomanFarmer #IYWF2026

Without biodiversity, there would be no food. Biodiversity depends on how we manage our agrifood systems and take care of nature. Our future depends on biodiversity! #BiodiversityDay #ForNature

🌱 Biodiversity is the living foundation of agrifood systems! Acting locally drives real global impact, and it starts with farmers, fishers, herders and local communities. ▶️Hear from @fao.org's Kaveh Zahedi this #BiodiversityDay. Learn more👉http://fao.org/biodiversity/en #KMGBF

With funds from Italy, Norway & Belgium, @FAO distributed 5 000 tons of high-quality animal feed to herders in the Gaza Strip. Thanks to this support, the number of small ruminants has increased & more milk is available for the local population. FAO's Ciro Fiorillo explains⬇️

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

Ever wondered what agrifood systems are? Find out and play our interactive game to see how a change in one part of the system can have wide-reaching impacts on others. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4nKBt1s #SystemsApproach

This #TeaDay and every day, remember that every cup of tea begins long before it reaches our tables. 🍃☕ From rich soils to the farmers who carefully handpick every leaf, every sip tells a story of hard work, dedication and resilience. #FarmedWithCare

🐝Bees are our tiny #FoodHeroes. Without them most of the food we eat wouldn't exist.🐝 ⚠️But bees are in danger. Beekeepers around the world are working to protect them. 👩‍🌾🐝To all those unsung heroes we say, 🙏THANK YOU!

🔴 The Work We Do special episode on the #StraitOfHormuz crisis is out! In this episode, Chief Economist, @maximotorero.bsky.social presents @fao.org's policy recommendations for preventing a global food crisis. Watch: https://bit.ly/4tPCiaC Listen: https://bit.ly/4uY8bPa

🔥 Wildfires are getting bigger, faster and harder to stop. Prevention is key. Find out more about @fao.org’s work on integrated fire management, which focuses on preventing blazes before they begin. 👉 https://ow.ly/1uhS50Wgu6J #GlobalFireHub

In Ukraine, war-hit farmers are struggling to produce and sell their crops. Without urgent support ahead of the upcoming planting seasons, livelihoods will deteriorate further. @fao.org requires $64.7 million to assist 358 700 people in 2026. http://bit.ly/4w0uBAP

Billions face hunger, yet agrifood investments are often poorly targeted or considered too risky. @fao.org's #HandInHand Investment Forum brings together governments and investors to unlock data-driven, high-impact agrifood investment opportunities. Join us: https://shorturl.at/kedKC

Afghanistan is close to eradicating Peste des Petits Ruminants, a disease that has long threatened livestock & rural livelihoods. Thanks to @adb.org & UK for Afghanistan, @fao.org vaccinated over 9M animals between 2024-25, protecting families' herds, income & source of nutritious food.

Why is pollination vital for our existence? 🌺90% of the world’s wild flowering plants 🌽75% of the world’s top food crops It all depends, or at least in part, on animal pollination. 🐝🦋http://www.fao.org/world-bee-day/ #WorldBeeDay #SavetheBees

Food packaging helps keep food safe — but adds to plastic pollution. Can recycled and alternative food contact materials be part of the solution without risking #FoodSafety? A new @fao.org report explores how ➡️ https://doi.org/10.4060/cd9357en

In South Sudan, hunger is rising fast — but so is the opportunity to act. One missed planting season can mean months without food. In 2026, @fao.org needs $126 million to reach 6 million people. Agriculture is a fast path to self-reliance. Help fund it now. http://bit.ly/4w0uBAP

Explore @fao.org's 2024-25 achievements through our interactive story! With transparent data, we’re holding ourselves accountable for the products and services we deliver and the funds we manage. See our impact in action: https://bit.ly/4fbBEk4 #4Betters

🌿 Today is #PlantHealthDay! Stronger plant biosecurity means safer food, healthier ecosystems and protected livelihoods. 🎥 Watch IPPC's Enrico Perotti and @fao.org's Yurdi Yasmi explain why.

🌱I am life. 🌱I have been around for longer than you can imagine. 🌱I am home to millions. 🌱I cover much of the earth. Your life relies on mine. I am worth protecting. I am plants. 🌱🌱 #PlantHealth

Protecting plant health means supporting harvests, adequate diets, livelihoods and the healthy ecosystems our agrifood systems depend on. Find out more 🔗 https://bit.ly/4dAUik7 #PlantHealthDay #ProtectOurPlants #RightToFood

A treasure of Morocco, the argan tree provides one of the country’s most valuable exports, argan oil, and is also endemic to the region and only grows naturally in and around Morocco! #ArganiaDay

The argan tree and its landscapes contribute to food security, nutrition, and the livelihoods of rural communities. 🌿 In 2018, the Argan-based system in Morocco was recognized as a @fao.org Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System. #ArganiaDay #AgiculturalHeritage #GIAHS

What if bioeconomy is more than a global concept, but living #AgriculturalHeritage shaped over centuries? In Morocco's argan landscapes, biodiversity sustains livelihoods, women carry knowledge across generations, and every resource has value. #ArganiaDay #IYWF2026

African swine fever is a devastating disease for pig production. In the Dominican Republic, @fao.org & the US Dep. of Agriculture worked with the Government to contain the disease & strengthen compliance with sanitary standards. Together, we can protect livelihoods, animal health & food security.