Namibia launches plan to support small-scale fisheries
Namibia has unveiled new voluntary guidelines for the sustainable management of the country’s small-scale fisheries as the country begins implementing its National Plan of...
KOICA volunteers active in Mityana
On 17 Jun, the usually-quiet village of Kawolongojjo, Ssekanyoni subcounty was bustling. It was the day two sister villages were coming, namely Kittanswa and...
Zim agric students call for recognition during attachment
Agricultural students in Zimbabwe have called for recognition from farmers and farming organisations during their internship period.This comes amid reports that they face “very...
In Burkina Faso, Artisan Soap Is Far More Than a Luxury
We’ve all seen it at farmers markets, fairs, in certain supermarkets and in other places: Hand-crafted soaps. These usually smell very nice and produce...
Off-Grid Solutions Are Essential to Small Farms
More than half of the population in sub-Saharan Africa carves out a living on small farms. In this same region, internet connection is poor...
IFAD €3.5 million loan to promote women-led agribusiness in Madagascar and support small-scale farmers
As agricultural small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in low-income countries struggle to finance growth, the UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is stepping...
The Israeli Farmers’ Story May Save Hundreds of Millions From Poverty and Hunger
Dr. Nimrod Israely - Founder and CEO - Dream Valley
A week ago, at a conference focused on Technology in agriculture, I talked with Indian...
FAO ramps up support to hard-hit Sudan farmers
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) is scaling up operations in Sudan, where 10.9 million people, 30% of the population, are expected to need...
IFAD’s bond issuance marks milestone, connecting capital markets to rural poor around the world
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) today issued its first sustainable development bond with Folksam, a leading insurance and pension fund in Sweden...
IFAD opens regional office to better serve the small-scale farmers in East and Southern...
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) today officially opened its East and Southern Africa regional office to help the institution meet its goal...