The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is the oldest permanent specialized agency of the United Nations, established in 1945 to eliminate hunger and improve nutrition by increasing agricultural productivity. FAO coordinates efforts between governments and organizations on agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and land and water resources programs. It collects, analyzes, and shares information, provides independent policy advice, and offers development assistance to help countries improve their agriculture.

1. Topic Name: “FAO”
Food and Agriculture Organization

2. Introduction
Food and Agriculture Organization
(FAO),oldest permanent specialized agency of
the United Nations, established in October
1945 with the objective of eliminating hunger
and improving nutrition and standards of living
by increasing agricultural productivity. The FAO
coordinates the efforts of governments and
technical agencies in programs for developing
agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and land and
water resources.

3. FAO office

4. FAO What it is, What it does
Information : FAO collects, analyses,
interprets and disseminates information
Advice: FAO provides independent advice on
agricultural policy and planning
Development Assistance: FAO provides
practical help to developing countries through
technical assistance

5. FUNCTIONS OF FAO
Help eliminate hunger, food insecurity and
malnutrition.
Make agriculture more productive and sustainable.
Reduce rural poverty.
Ensure inclusive and efficient agricultural and food
systems.
Protect livelihoods from disasters.

6. Conclusion
• FAO provides information technology tools to
internationalize the work of extension agents
everywhere