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News Gender equality is keystone of sustainable food systems FAO, IFAD and WFP mark International Women’s Day with call for bolder action to achieve gender equality and empower women... 1265110_2,5 Story Catching clams to empower women Women in Tunisia gather clams by hand and a FAO value-chain project helps them boost their share of income from... 1265114_5,8,14 Story Raising up young rural women Rural development requires inclusive transformation and enabling young women to participate is the key to success. Here are some ways... 1264983_5,8,15 News Germany contributes EUR 50 million to strengthen resilience in Democratic Republic of the Congo 180,000 people in Kivu provinces will benefit as German Government expands its support to conflict-affected communities. 1264747_2,17 apps All pie_chart Data layers Projects language News eco Themes menu_book Publications Highlights News World food prices drop in February FAO Food Price Index dips as coronavirus outbreak impacts global demand and port logistics. Video Adding value for small-scale fisheries Karin Abensur in Peru explains how transforming less popular species into products that attract consumers is essential to help the children of today’s fishers to continue their craft. In focus Animal genetics for sustainable development Diverse animal genetic resources play a critical role in animal production and health. Find out more. Podcast Tunisian women talk about harvesting clams Collecting clams by hand is hard work and a FAO project helps them achieve fairer compensation. Director-General From the DG FAO Director-General: “women are central” in food systems Millions of rural women in developing countries face hurdles and higher food insecurity. 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Read more Digital Agriculture Innovating for our future of food and agriculture Examples of how rural smallholders can scale up successful techniques in areas such as forecasting, pest control, farm credit and new marketable crops, underscoring how... Read more Stories Syrian and Turkish women build a cooperative business – and self-confidence Economic opportunities exist, but with risks Read more Country Showcase 15 China Fuzhou Jasmine and Tea Culture System , 2014 Huzhou Mulberry-dyke and Fish Pond System , 2017 Diebu Zhagana Agriculture-Forestry-Animal Husbandry Composite System , 2017 Xiajin Yellow River Old Course Ancient Mulberry Grove System , 2018 Rice Terraces in Southern Mountainous and Hilly areas , 2018 See All 11 Japan Minabe-Tanabe Ume System , 2015 Takachihogo-Shiibayama Mountainous Agriculture and Forestry System , 2015 Osaki Kôdo's Traditional Water Management System for Sustainable Paddy Agriculture , 2017 Nishi-Awa Steep Slope Land Agriculture System , 2018 Traditional Wasabi Cultivation in Shizuoka , 2018 See All 4 Republic of Korea Traditional Gudeuljang Irrigated Rice Terraces in Cheongsando , 2014 Jeju Batdam Agricultural system , 2014 Traditional Hadong Tea Agrosystem in Hwagae-myeon , 2017 Geumsan Traditional Ginseng Agricultural System , 2018 3 India Saffron Heritage of Kashmir , 2011 Koraput Traditional Agriculture , 2012 Kuttanad Below Sea Level Farming System , 2013 3 Iran (Islamic Republic of) Qanat Irrigated Agricultural Heritage Systems, Kashan , 2014 Grape Production System in Jowzan Valley , 2018 Qanat-based Saffron Farming System in Gonabad , 2018 4 Spain The Agricultural System of Valle Salado de Añana , 2017 Malaga Raisin Production System in La Axarquía , 2017 The Agricultural System Ancient Olive Trees Territorio Sénia , 2018 Historical Irrigation System at l'Horta de València , Spain , 2019 1 Portugal Barroso Agro-Sylvo-Pastoral System 1 Kenya Oldonyonokie/Olkeri Maasai Pastoralist Heritage , 2011 1 Bangladesh Floating Garden Agricultural Practices , 2015 1 Philippines Ifugao Rice Terraces , 2011 1 Sri Lanka The Cascaded Tank-Village System (CTVS) in the Dry Zone of Sri Lanka , 2017 2 Italy Olive Groves of the Slopes between Assisi and Spoleto , 2018 Soave Traditional Vineyards, 2018 2 Morocco Oases System in Atlas Mountains , 2011 Argan-based agro-sylvo-pastoral system within the area of Ait Souab-Ait and Mansour , 2018 1 Chile Chiloé Agriculture , 2011 2 United Republic of Tanzania Engaresero Maasai Pastoralist Heritage Area , 2011 Shimbwe Juu Kihamba Agro-forestry Heritage Site , 2011 1 Mexico Chinampa system in Mexico , 2017 1 Peru Andean Agriculture , Peru, 2011 1 Algeria Ghout System , 2011 1 Tunisia Gafsa Oases , 2011 1 United Arab Emirates Al Ain and Liwa Historical Date Palm Oases , 2015 1 Egypt Siwa Oasis , 2016 1 Algeria Ghout System , 2011 1 Peru Andean Agriculture , Peru, 2011 1 Portugal Barroso Agro-Sylvo-Pastoral System 1 Philippines Ifugao Rice Terraces , 2011 1 Egypt Siwa Oasis , 2016 2 Italy Olive Groves of the Slopes between Assisi and Spoleto , 2018 Soave Traditional Vineyards, 2018 2 Morocco Oases System in Atlas Mountains , 2011 Argan-based agro-sylvo-pastoral system within the area of Ait Souab-Ait and Mansour , 2018 1 Mexico Chinampa system in Mexico , 2017 1 Kenya Oldonyonokie/Olkeri Maasai Pastoralist Heritage , 2011 1 United Arab Emirates Al Ain and Liwa Historical Date Palm Oases , 2015 4 Republic of Korea Traditional Gudeuljang Irrigated Rice Terraces in Cheongsando , 2014 Jeju Batdam Agricultural system , 2014 Traditional Hadong Tea Agrosystem in Hwagae-myeon , 2017 Geumsan Traditional Ginseng Agricultural System , 2018 1 Sri Lanka The Cascaded Tank-Village System (CTVS) in the Dry Zone of Sri Lanka , 2017 1 Chile Chiloé Agriculture , 2011 3 India Saffron Heritage of Kashmir ...