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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 1d

👕👗🥻 From field to fashion, food & energy — cotton connects us all. It supports 100M families worldwide, yet only 29% is produced sustainably.

Through science, innovation & better policies, we can make the cotton sector fairer & more resilient.

🎥Watch the video

#WorldCottonDay

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 1d

📊 Watch how aquaculture production has expanded over the decades, increasing its potential to feed & nourish a growing population.

The upcoming @FAO.org Yearbook shares the latest data & insights on aquaculture & fisheries worldwide.

Launching soon 🔜 buff.ly/JcGWeb5

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 1d

For more information, visit 👇

#WorldCottonDay #CottonDay
www.fao.org/world-cotton...

World Cotton Day | 7 October

Weaving a better future for cotton.

www.fao.org

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 1d

If we leverage innovation & tech we can:

📈 raise crop productivity
💼 create new opportunities
🍃 foster sustainability
👩‍🌾 ensure the viability, prosperity & economic sustainability of the cotton sector

...for millions of rural smallholders who depend on it.

#WorldCottonDay

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 1d

We're telling you all this for a reason:

climate crisis, unstable prices & economic shocks are all negatively impacting the cotton sector.

We must ensure the sector becomes more resilient & sustainable so it can keep supporting economic growth & development.

#WorldCottonDay

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 1d

Despite the significant contribution that women provide in the cotton sector, there is still more to do in leadership, technical roles, and decision-making.

Equal pay for equal work is crucial to addressing the existing inequalities in the cotton sector.

#WorldCottonDay

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 1d

⚪️Looking beyond revenue and apparel, cotton is about people.

The cotton sector represents an important means of livelihood for millions of smallholders, workers and their families, providing employment and income.

#WorldCottonDay

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 1d

From field to fabric, cotton is woven into our lives.

The cotton sector contributes to the livelihoods of millions of rural smallholders worldwide.

Let's weave a bright path into the future & ensure no one is left behind 👇

#WorldCottonDay #CottonDay

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 2d

🐝 In Düzce, Türkiye, young beekeepers are turning hives into hope.

With @fao.org support, they're learning to market their products and grow sustainable and successful businesses.

Read more ➡️ bit.ly/46GuJLi

#WorldFoodDay #FAO80

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 2d

The Global Agenda for Sustainable Livestock releases its new paper highlighting positive contribution of animal welfare to #SustainableLivestock systems from industry, research, and NGOs.
📙

👉 buff.ly/ro5yvJu

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 2d

6⃣ 🌳 Benefits of urban trees👇

🍃Cool air
🖤 Absorb carbon
🫁 Filter urban pollutants
💱Increase property value
🐞Increase urban biodiversity
💚Improve physical and mental health

If you live in an area surrounded by trees, drop a ❤️!

#WorldHabitatDay #GreenCities

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 2d

5️⃣ Benefits of #UrbanTrees 👇

🍃Cool air
🫁 Filter urban pollutants
💱Increase property value
🐞Increase urban biodiversity
💚Improve physical and mental health

#WorldHabitatDay #GreenCities #FAOGreenCities

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 3d

📤 Cotton is produced all over the world, and many low-income countries earn much needed revenues from exports.

#WorldCottonDay

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 3d

Have you ever wondered how much the cotton industry is worth? 💰

Just taking production and trade into account, the industry is worth billions!

#WorldCottonDay

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 3d

When you think of cotton, the first thing that probably comes to mind is clothing. And while this is cotton's main use, its importance extends far beyond apparel.

Keep reading to learn some interesting facts about cotton ahead of this #WorldCottonDay on 7 October🧵👇🏼

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 3d

Food is a human right — not a privilege.

This #WorldFoodDay, let’s work Hand in Hand for better foods and a better future.

Join us: bit.ly/4pN7dUp

#FAO80 #BetterTogether #4Betters

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 4d

🎥 From maternity benefits to health insurance and pensions, many rural populations do not have access to #SocialProtection.

@FAO.org works with cooperatives and other forms of collective action help close this gap.

For more, check 🔗http://bit.ly/3IsJIPH

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 5d

Culture.
Heritage.
Nutrition.
A journey.

Join @FAO.org and the City of Rome at the #Seeds2Foods global exhibition for a journey of celebration and discovery of how we grow, share and enjoy food.

🔗https://buff.ly/b540YH8

#FAO80 #WorldFoodDay

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 5d

The benchmark of world food commodity prices declined slightly in September, led by drops in the sugar and dairy price indices, according to the new report released by @FAO.org.

www.fao.org/newsroom/det...

#FAOFoodPriceIndex

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 5d

A powerful earthquake devastated communities in eastern Afghanistan.

As winter nears, @FAO.org is scaling up lifesaving agricultural support, but more resources are urgently needed to reach more families & protect their food & income.

🔗 bit.ly/4pU2IXV

#InvestInHumanity

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 5d

🎥 We asked @FAO.org experts: What innovation gives you hope for a sustainable livestock future?

Some highlighted precision farming, others AI applications. Watch the video to discover inspiring innovations and trends driving real change!

#SustainableLivestock

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 6d

⛰️High in Ecuador’s Andes, Kichwa Indigenous women are guardians of seeds and keepers of secrets in ancestral chakras—farms brimming with an array of crops— and recognized by @fao.org as a Globally Important #AgriculturalHeritage System.

Read more 🔗 bit.ly/46Pg9zE

#WorldFoodDay #FAO80 #GIAHS

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IPBES @ipbes.net · 10d

🌱 What are pulses? 🌱

✔️ High in protein & fiber
✔️ Boost soil health & biodiversity
✔️ Key to sustainable agriculture & food security 🌍

Discover @fao.org definition for #pulses ⤵️

#WorldPulsesDay #LovePulses #SaveSoil

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 6d

This Junior #WorldFoodDay, join @FAO.org Champions and #FoodHeroes Alessandro Borghese, Monique Coleman, Italian Rugby Federation, and special guests… and find out how we are working #HandInHand for #BetterFoods and a #BetterFuture.

#FAO80 #FoodHeroes #4Betters #BetterTogether

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 7d

☕ For millions of farmers in the poorest parts of the world, coffee & tea represent a precious source of income and livelihoods.

Let us unite to support these #FoodHeroes and leave no one behind.

#CoffeeDay

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