The repository “FAO Knowledge Vault” – open access to the world information resources on agriculture and food

A brief history and activities of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) as the UN specialized agency for food security and the world's leading publisher are reviewed. The unique character of the institutional FAO Knowledge Repository, the timeliness and relevance of FAO publications presented in the public domain, their importance for researchers and specialists in agriculture are emphasized with the brief review of the publications. The role of the Belarusian Agricultural Library as FAO national depository, its participation in FAO projects is highlighted.