About FAO
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Our goal is to achieve food security for all and make sure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives. With over 194 member states, FAO works in over 130 countries worldwide. We believe that everyone can play a part in ending hunger.
Activities by FAO
WaPOR (Water Productivity through Open access of Remotely sensed derived data)
Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Arab States, Latin America and the Caribbean AlgeriaColombiaEgyptEthiopiaIraqJordanKenyaMaliMozambiquePakistanSudanTunisiaA portal to monitor Water Productivity through Open-access of Remotely sensed derived data. It assists countries in monitoring water productivity, identifying gaps, and proposing solutions to increase agricultural production sustainably. The WaPOR data is now global.
Activity Type AI Tools/SolutionsResearch/Reports/AssessmentsGEO-AI Challenge of 2024
Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States SpainKenyaViet NamAfghanistanIranSudanA challenge organized in collaboration with ITU to address plastic mulch pollution. Participants were tasked with developing AI solutions to map the extent of plastic-mulched fields using satellite imagery, with three teams awarded prizes for their solutions.
Activity Type Research/Reports/AssessmentsAwareness/AdvocacyFAO Data Lab
GlobalThe Data Lab leverages advanced AI and data science to generate timely insights for evidence-based decision-making in agri-food systems. It uses natural language processing, machine learning, and geospatial analytics to synthesize information from diverse sources, including unstructured documents and satellite imagery.
Activity Type Research/Reports/Assessments, Technical assistance, AI Tools/SolutionsAnimal Feed Balance calculation
GlobalThis project aims to use Large Language Models (LLM) and advanced ML techniques to assist farmers in creating the best mix proportions for animal feed based on available ingredients, helping to improve milk production levels and quality.
Activity Type AI Tools/Solutions, Technical assistance