Since 1974, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has helped member countries make their research visible and accessible through the FAO AGRIS Network, a global platform providing millions of bibliographic records in 259 languages.
The network brings together hundreds of organizations worldwide, creating a multilingual collection of food and agricultural research, with special attention to work from the global South. It is a key resource for anyone seeking literature across FAO’s areas of interest.
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Explore FAO AGRIS by thematic areas
Select a theme below to explore curated research aligned with FAO priorities — each thematic area launches a pre-loaded search you can refine with filters.
World Environment Day
Description: Explore agricultural research on biodiversity, climate action, natural resources and environmental sustainability.
World Food Safety Day
Explore research on food safety, foodborne risks, quality standards and safe food systems.
World Oceans Day
Explore research on marine ecosystems, fisheries, aquaculture, ocean conservation and sustainable use of aquatic resources.
World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
Explore research on land restoration, drought resilience, soil health, sustainable land management and climate adaptation.
Sustainable Gastronomy Day
Explore research on sustainable diets, local food systems, agrobiodiversity, traditional knowledge and responsible food consumption
International Day for the Fight Against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing
Explore research on sustainable fisheries, fisheries governance, marine resource management and the fight against illegal fishing.
International Camel Day
Explore research on camel production systems, pastoral livelihoods, dryland agriculture, animal health and climate resilience.
Rangelands and pastoralists
In recognition of FAO's 2026 International Year, dive into research on rangeland health, pastoral systems, and the communities that steward them.
Pest Control
Resources on pest management, and practices supporting sustainable and resilient agriculture.
Bees
Explora investigaciones sobre las abejas, incluyendo polinización, biodiversidad y salud de los ecosistemas.
Avian flu
Research, prevention, and impacts on animal health.
Agrifood Systems
Browse research on agrifood systems and key topics shaping food and agriculture.
Agribusiness
Browse research on agribusiness and food value chains, including production, markets and sustainability.
Desert Locust
Browse research on desert locust, including outbreaks, monitoring and control.
Who provides the data in the FAO AGRIS database?
A network of organizations, known as data providers, provide the records indexed in the database. Ranging from academic and research institutions, development programmes, and international and national organizations to governmental bodies, libraries and publishers, these data providers comprise the FAO AGRIS Network. The FAO AGRIS Network also participates in knowledge sharing and capacity development activities.
What kinds of records are indexed in the FAO AGRIS database?
The database indexes journal articles, monographs, books, book chapters, conference proceedings, grey literature (e.g., theses and dissertations, working papers, technical reports) and datasets on a range of topics pertaining to food and agriculture (FAO's thematic areas).
Who uses the FAO AGRIS database?
The FAO AGRIS database is a free and invaluable resource for all those interested in agriculture and food, ranging from government officials, graduate students, lecturers, librarians and other information professionals to policymakers, practitioners in the agricultural sector, professional associations and publishers and researchers.
