At a special event at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)’s Regional Office for Africa, millets took centre stage and were celebrated for their potential in addressing climate change, boosting nutrition and increasing farmers’ incomes
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Biodiversity is key to sustainable agrifood systems in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is not spared from the global ecological, economic and social shocks affecting agriculture, and agroecology is a panacea to transform and drive sustainable agrifood systems
Eritrean Ministry of Agriculture reviews Seed Policy document issued in 2002
The production of quality seed features is a key factor in any policy to achieve food and nutrition security, which is among the primary goals of the government of Eritrea
IFC collaborates with Bank of Africa and agCelerant to boost rice production in Senegal
On 15 March, IFC announced a partnership with agCelerant and Bank of Africa to help smallholder farmers and small businesses in Senegals rice value chain to gain easy access financing for growth
World Bank announces allocation of US$500mn for Lebanon's agri sector and vulnerable population
On 15 March, the World Bank pledged US$500mn to support Lebanons vulnerable population and boost the countrys agriculture sector