The Marketing and Farm Supply Group of FAO provides support to developing countries and the emerging economies in the improvement of marketing systems for both farm produce and inputs such as fertiliser and seeds. Emphasis is firmly placed on the promotion of marketing by the private sector and on the role of governments in developing an appropriate environment for the private sector to function efficiently. The Group is part of the Marketing and Rural Finance Service of the Agricultural Support Systems Division of FAO.
In addition to work on marketing policy, the Group has prepared a range of publications covering technical areas where governments can support the private sector. Publications are available on market information, market infrastructure, marketing extension and farm input marketing. The Group has an important and growing programme of activities related to food supply to cities.