Food
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The opportunities and challenges of mega-farming in Africa
Sophisticated, large-scale commercial farming can improve food security and global trade for African countries, but its success depends on investment and the rule of ... -
From seed varieties to finance access, South-South collaborations are critical to boosting African agriculture
For Africa, a continent where the dream of feeding herself was elusive even before climate change, the future of agriculture is rather uncertain. “There’s ... -
FAO AND ITALY COMMIT TO STRENGTHENING TRANSFORMATION OF AGRIFOOD SYSTEMS IN MOZAMBIQUE AND ZIMBABWE
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Subregional Coordinator for Southern Africa, Patrice Talla paid a courtesy visit to His Excellency, ... -
The African Development Bank’s annual portfolio review of Global Agriculture for Food Security Program (GAFSP)
Workshop participants. Seated in the front row, Demba Sabally, Ministry of Agriculture (sixth from L), Mod Seck, Ministry of Agriculture PS ( fifth from ... -
US govt has invested $200m to assist Nigeria’s Agric dev in 5 years – David Greene
…launches 5-year Global Food Security Strategy for Nigeria By Kingsley Omonobi The Charge d’ Affairs and Deputy head of Mission of the US embassy ... -
The AfDB’s $61bn Initiative Will Transform Agriculture but for Whom?
Thomas Cristofoletti/USAID. ANALYSIS By Million Belay The Dakar II approach to agriculture – with a focus on corporate hybrid seed systems, hi-tech solutions, imported inputs, ... -
Fostering Local Food Systems Solutions in West and Central Africa
Nearly 50 million people in West and Central Africa are expected to experience hunger in 2024—an increase of 4 percent, according to the World Food Programme. ... -
Empowering youth for the future of farming in Africa
https://youtu.be/SzKrPKKeqF4 Africa’s food and agriculture market could reach US$1 trillion, up from US$280 billion in 2023, with over US$60 billion spent on food imports ... -
news 33 African countries in need of external assistance for food- FAO
A total of 45 countries and regions worldwide are in need of external assistance for food, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the ... -
Lives and Livelihoods Fund Unlocks Africa’s Agricultural Potential for Increased Productivity and Food Security
The Lives and Livelihoods Fund’s investments are yielding promising results in Africa’s farmlands. Our critical financial support to the national governments in 12 African ...
