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Transforming agrifood systems

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Year of publication 2023

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 3p.

Author FAO

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Brochure, flyer, fact-sheet

Category High-profile

Synopsis (short abstract) The aim of this fact sheet is to provide an overview of the program aimed at enhancing food security, nutrition, and resilience to crises through increased agricultural productivity and income for farming households. Adopting nature-positive, nutrition-sensitive, and climate-smart agriculture practices and participating in value chains are key components of this program. The fact sheet concludes with information on how the program will be implemented and its expected outcomes.

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