Sow spinach in late August for young leaves by October. As winter nears, it goes dormant—then bounces back in early spring with fresh growth. Plant in fertile soil, water well in heat to stop bolting, and cover with a cloche as temps drop. A smart way to enjoy early greens! 🌱❄️ #gardenplanner

🌱 This #PlantHealthDay, @cgiar.org celebrates healthy plants & resilient communities.

From #AI-powered genebanks to farmer-friendly disease detector apps, we’re protecting crops & fighting pests for a resilient food-secure future. 🌍
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📝 | Rich in Vitamin E, carotenoids, and other antioxidant-rich nutrients avocado oils are linked to improved heart and eye health.

👉To protect consumer health, #Codex included avocado oil in CXS 210-1999

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#FoodSafety

@FAO.org works on sustainable agrifood systems transformation for better production, better nutrition, a better environment and a better life, leaving no one behind.

Want to join us?

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🐝 Show the world how pollinators inspire and nourish life by joining the #WorldBeeDay 2025 Photo Contest.

✨ Submit your photos of bees and other pollinators, and the nature they help thrive!

⏰ Deadline: 14 April 2025

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#SaveTheBees

Two new @fao.org reports on plant and forest genetic resources highlight concerning trends for global diversity.

Empowering farmers, Indigenous Peoples, local communities and scientists to conserve and use #GeneticResources is key to resilient agrifood systems.

#CGRFA

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🌿 Cassava Varieties 🌱

Reductions in the average age of #cassava varieties in #Tanzania 🇹🇿 demonstrate important progress in establishing a sustainable seed system in the country
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