60 years of IAEA and FAO partnership
The IAEA is celebrating the 60th anniversary of its partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations during which time they have advanced the use of nuclear science to boost food security, agricultural productivity and environmental sustainability. Over the past six decades, the Joint FAO/IAEA Centre has harnessed nuclear technologies to support countries in tackling critical global challenges. Key activities, amongst others, include: the development and application of the Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) allowing the control of insect pests while reducing or eliminating reliance on chemical pesticides; the irradiation of plant seeds and other plant materials to accelerate the natural mutation process, leading to the development of desirable genetic variations that enhance agricultural productivity; and initiatives to improve food productivity and reduce loss, enhance food safety, and support phytosanitary irradiation to enable increased food trade.
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