- It is a UN body
- It leads international efforts to defeat hunger
- Established : 1945
- HQ : Rome, Italy
- In theory, acts as a neutral forum where all nations meet as equals to negotiate agreements and debate policy
- FAO is also a source of knowledge and information, and helps developing countries and countries in transition modernize and improve agriculture, forestry and fisheries practices, ensuring good nutrition and food security for all
- India is a member of FAO