IAEA and FAO Showcase Nuclear Solutions at Global Biotech Conference

The Joint FAO/IAEA Centre of Nuclear Techniques in Food and Agriculture showcased the impact of nuclear techniques on agricultural innovation at the FAO Global Agrifood Biotechnologies Conference, held in Rome at the Food and Agriculture Organization's (FAO) Headquarters from 16 to 18 June 2025.

The conference brought together scientists, policymakers, industry leaders and development partners to discuss how biotechnology can advance food security, sustainable agriculture and environmental resilience.

FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu opened the conference by emphasizing the need for a systems-level approach to biotechnology across agrifood systems. He stressed the need to foster enabling environments where biotechnological innovation is inclusive, locally adapted and accessible to improve the lives of the most vulnerable.