Maximo Torero
@maximotorero.bsky.social
Chief Economist at @fao.org | https://maximotorero.com/
With 80% of the world’s poor living in rural areas, inclusive value chains are key to rural transformation. They link farmers, laborers, processors, traders, and consumers so everyone benefits from markets, driving equity, instead of exclusion. Photo: FAO/Daniel Olomo Beloumou
November 7, 2025 at 10:03 AM
With 80% of the world’s poor living in rural areas, inclusive value chains are key to rural transformation. They link farmers, laborers, processors, traders, and consumers so everyone benefits from markets, driving equity, instead of exclusion. Photo: FAO/Daniel Olomo Beloumou
1.7 billion people live on land degraded by human activity, where yields are falling. Restoring just 10% of degraded cropland could feed 154 million more people a year. Sustainability must be economically viable for farmers of all sizes. tinyurl.com/y8uvdrfm #SOFA2025 📸FAO/Azizi
November 4, 2025 at 9:07 AM
1.7 billion people live on land degraded by human activity, where yields are falling. Restoring just 10% of degraded cropland could feed 154 million more people a year. Sustainability must be economically viable for farmers of all sizes. tinyurl.com/y8uvdrfm #SOFA2025 📸FAO/Azizi
70% of $630 billion in annual farm subsidies is tied to production or inputs, propping up staples, dairy, meats, not fruits, vegetables, or pulses. The solution isn’t more spending, but smarter spending so every dollar serves nutrition, equity, sustainability. 📷Dittrich/Unsplash
October 31, 2025 at 9:54 AM
70% of $630 billion in annual farm subsidies is tied to production or inputs, propping up staples, dairy, meats, not fruits, vegetables, or pulses. The solution isn’t more spending, but smarter spending so every dollar serves nutrition, equity, sustainability. 📷Dittrich/Unsplash
Fertilizer costs 4x more in Africa than in Europe due to transport costs, poor infrastructure and concentrated global industry. Africa uses just 3-4% of global fertilizer despite vast cropland. Opening markets and improving logistics could quickly boost productivity. 📸FAO/Nyakudjara
October 28, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Fertilizer costs 4x more in Africa than in Europe due to transport costs, poor infrastructure and concentrated global industry. Africa uses just 3-4% of global fertilizer despite vast cropland. Opening markets and improving logistics could quickly boost productivity. 📸FAO/Nyakudjara
Hunger isn’t just a humanitarian issue; it’s a national security issue. In 2024, the world spent $2.72 trillion on the military while neglecting agrifood systems that sustain livelihoods and economies. Failing agrifood systems fuel conflict. Peace begins with food. 📸 FAO/Tewelde
October 24, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Hunger isn’t just a humanitarian issue; it’s a national security issue. In 2024, the world spent $2.72 trillion on the military while neglecting agrifood systems that sustain livelihoods and economies. Failing agrifood systems fuel conflict. Peace begins with food. 📸 FAO/Tewelde
The Dust Bowl. Great Depression. World War II. Out of these crises, @FAO was created to ensure global food security. On #WorldFoodDay marking FAO's 80th anniversary, we remember it's our shared responsibility to ensure everyone has access to safe, nutritious & sustainably produced food. Photo: FAO
October 16, 2025 at 7:13 AM
The Dust Bowl. Great Depression. World War II. Out of these crises, @FAO was created to ensure global food security. On #WorldFoodDay marking FAO's 80th anniversary, we remember it's our shared responsibility to ensure everyone has access to safe, nutritious & sustainably produced food. Photo: FAO
Greetings from Day 3 of #WorldFoodForum! We’re bringing together 4 pillars of the #HandinHand Investment Forum (countries, private sector, int'l financial institutions, @FAO technical support) to de-risk and make investments climate-, technology-smart for good food for all, today and tomorrow.
October 15, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Greetings from Day 3 of #WorldFoodForum! We’re bringing together 4 pillars of the #HandinHand Investment Forum (countries, private sector, int'l financial institutions, @FAO technical support) to de-risk and make investments climate-, technology-smart for good food for all, today and tomorrow.
+2,000 partners are @FAO for #HandinHand Investment Forum. 31 national + 6 regional plans, totaling $15.9B in agrifood investments to boost food security, nutrition & climate resilience for 175 million people. Data-driven transformation for good food for all. #WorldFoodForum
October 14, 2025 at 7:07 AM
+2,000 partners are @FAO for #HandinHand Investment Forum. 31 national + 6 regional plans, totaling $15.9B in agrifood investments to boost food security, nutrition & climate resilience for 175 million people. Data-driven transformation for good food for all. #WorldFoodForum
From a youth initiative to a global movement, #WorldFoodForum brings together countries, researchers, businesses & young people to shape the future of food. Wherever you are, be part of a week of inspiring events: www.world-food-forum.org/en
October 13, 2025 at 8:56 AM
From a youth initiative to a global movement, #WorldFoodForum brings together countries, researchers, businesses & young people to shape the future of food. Wherever you are, be part of a week of inspiring events: www.world-food-forum.org/en
Every day, we buy food without seeing its true cost to our health, the planet, and the people who produce it. #TrueCostAccounting reveals food's hidden costs -- and hidden values to restore health, nature, and fairer societies. 📷 FAO/Minasyan
October 10, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Every day, we buy food without seeing its true cost to our health, the planet, and the people who produce it. #TrueCostAccounting reveals food's hidden costs -- and hidden values to restore health, nature, and fairer societies. 📷 FAO/Minasyan
Reducing food loss & waste is a potent yet underused weapon in our fight against hunger & malnutrition. In sub-Saharan Africa alone, losses cost $4B a year. Cutting losses near farms can boost food security & income. Cutting waste at retail can lower emissions. 📷 FAO/Sadurni
October 3, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Reducing food loss & waste is a potent yet underused weapon in our fight against hunger & malnutrition. In sub-Saharan Africa alone, losses cost $4B a year. Cutting losses near farms can boost food security & income. Cutting waste at retail can lower emissions. 📷 FAO/Sadurni
Food is the great unequalizer. When recessions hit, poor families turn to the cheapest calories, the least healthy. The result is a vicious cycle of hunger, obesity and inequality. Investing in affordable, healthy diets isn’t a cost; it’s one of the smartest savings. 📷 Le/Unsplash
September 30, 2025 at 6:28 AM
Food is the great unequalizer. When recessions hit, poor families turn to the cheapest calories, the least healthy. The result is a vicious cycle of hunger, obesity and inequality. Investing in affordable, healthy diets isn’t a cost; it’s one of the smartest savings. 📷 Le/Unsplash
Does geography determine poverty? Peru shows it’s not destiny. With equal access to services, households thrive anywhere. #HandinHand takes this approach globally, maps where need is greatest and potential highest, then channels investment for impact. t.co/ytCUBTrDZN 📷 Gustavo Leighton/Unsplash
September 23, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Does geography determine poverty? Peru shows it’s not destiny. With equal access to services, households thrive anywhere. #HandinHand takes this approach globally, maps where need is greatest and potential highest, then channels investment for impact. t.co/ytCUBTrDZN 📷 Gustavo Leighton/Unsplash
Europe’s agrifood systems are under strain. Climate shocks cost €28.3B a year and 39 million people can't afford healthy diets. With robust data, clear policies, strong farmer protections and societal change, Europe can lead agrifood systems transformation. #SOFI2025 📸 Bernd Dittrich on Unsplash
September 16, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Europe’s agrifood systems are under strain. Climate shocks cost €28.3B a year and 39 million people can't afford healthy diets. With robust data, clear policies, strong farmer protections and societal change, Europe can lead agrifood systems transformation. #SOFI2025 📸 Bernd Dittrich on Unsplash
The #HandinHand Investment Forum is a matchmaker for agrifood investment. Countries present plans, investors ask questions. And it lowers risks for private investors through robust evidence & blended finance. Join us 14-17 Oct in Rome: tinyurl.com/bpajbzdr
September 9, 2025 at 8:34 PM
The #HandinHand Investment Forum is a matchmaker for agrifood investment. Countries present plans, investors ask questions. And it lowers risks for private investors through robust evidence & blended finance. Join us 14-17 Oct in Rome: tinyurl.com/bpajbzdr
AI is like a powerful, fast-moving wild horse; we must guide it, so it works for us. AI can help predict extreme weather, so we can act early. Every $1 in preparedness yields $7. @DaniNierenberg and I chatted about this and more on @foodtank podcast. tinyurl.com/nhbhtcfw
August 29, 2025 at 9:46 AM
AI is like a powerful, fast-moving wild horse; we must guide it, so it works for us. AI can help predict extreme weather, so we can act early. Every $1 in preparedness yields $7. @DaniNierenberg and I chatted about this and more on @foodtank podcast. tinyurl.com/nhbhtcfw
Climate-smart livestock systems show how better feed, manure management, solar power and farmer training can slash methane emissions. True sustainability happens when innovations are guided by eco-stewardship and social inclusion. #AgriFoodSystems #SolarCow 📸 Alons on Unsplash
August 28, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Climate-smart livestock systems show how better feed, manure management, solar power and farmer training can slash methane emissions. True sustainability happens when innovations are guided by eco-stewardship and social inclusion. #AgriFoodSystems #SolarCow 📸 Alons on Unsplash
The #WorldFoodForum is where the next generation steps up to shape the future of food. Since 2021, WFF has mobilized youth, science & investment to build resilient, inclusive & sustainable agrifood systems. This year we also mark @FAO’s 80th anniversary: www.world-food-forum.org/theme/en
August 22, 2025 at 8:33 AM
The #WorldFoodForum is where the next generation steps up to shape the future of food. Since 2021, WFF has mobilized youth, science & investment to build resilient, inclusive & sustainable agrifood systems. This year we also mark @FAO’s 80th anniversary: www.world-food-forum.org/theme/en
Crises reveal vulnerabilities and how we adapt. Linking food + health during COVID kept supply chains moving & shaped our response to Ukraine. #SOFI2025 shows shocks hit weakest places hardest. Activate social protection, early warning system, mobilize financing.📸FAO/Soteras
August 14, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Crises reveal vulnerabilities and how we adapt. Linking food + health during COVID kept supply chains moving & shaped our response to Ukraine. #SOFI2025 shows shocks hit weakest places hardest. Activate social protection, early warning system, mobilize financing.📸FAO/Soteras
AI can help farmers grow more with less, cut waste & adapt to climate change but only if it’s inclusive & accessible. @FAO is building an AI Roadmap & launching tools like FAO Risk Monitor to track hazards in real time. Share an AI solution reaching smallholders. 📸 FAO/Shapiro
August 14, 2025 at 12:09 PM
AI can help farmers grow more with less, cut waste & adapt to climate change but only if it’s inclusive & accessible. @FAO is building an AI Roadmap & launching tools like FAO Risk Monitor to track hazards in real time. Share an AI solution reaching smallholders. 📸 FAO/Shapiro