Genetic Engineering in Agriculture: Transforming the Future of Farming
In recent years, the field of genetic engineering in agriculture has been rapidly advancing, offering innovative solutions to some of the most pressing challenges...
World leaders support IFAD’s urgent call for increased investment in rural communities and future...
We have reached a critical juncture in history.
Global temperature rises and related climate shocks are having unprecedented and possibly irreversible effects on agricultural systems,...
Member States set IFAD on track to largest replenishment ever to tackle poverty, hunger...
At a time when climate change and conflict are fuelling greater food insecurity in many developing countries, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)...
Rwanda launches $2M facility to provide financial and technical support to agritech startups
Rwanda has unveiled $2 million in funding for agriculture technology startups to provide them with financial and technical support.
The allocation of funds is set...
Agriculture challenges in South Africa: we need a different lens
What are the challenges facing agriculture in South Africa at present? It’s a question with almost as many answers as there are farmers and...
IRRI donates seed dresser to boost quality seed supply, trigger rice value chain in...
The rice sector in Kenya is set for a major boost after the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) donated a seed dresser to the...
AfDB approves $105-million loan to improve the productivity of smallholdings and reduce food imports
Meeting in Abidjan on 13 December 2023, the Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group approved a loan of $105.19 million to...
Study Reveals Why Some Children Relapse After Being Treated for Severe Acute Malnutrition
A new study released today from Action Against Hunger, a nonprofit leader in the global movement to end hunger, shows that a significant percentage...
Facing a future of growing food insecurity and climate challenges, world leaders commit to...
The world is not on track to end hunger and poverty, or to halt climate change. Small-scale farmers who produce one third of the...
FAO unveils innovative locust pesticide management system in Kenya, minimizing risks to humans and...
The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has introduced, in Kenya, Locust Pesticides Management System (Locust-PMS) that enhances the invasive pests’ management and reduces...