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SPECIAL REPORT: Soilless Farming to the Rescue. How to Boost Agriculture Without Hurting Forests
3 February 2023
In his story, Soilless Farming to the Rescue. How to Boost Agriculture Without Hurting Forests, published by the Foundation for Investigative Journalism, Abdullah Tijani tells how Adebowale Onafowora, a Nigerian agricultural entrepreneur, embraced hydroponics as an alternative to traditional…
Rice farmers cushion losses with resilient farmer-bred variety
3 February 2023
The PBB 401 rice variety stands out because it has repeatedly shown its resilience to floods, including those induced by extreme weather events.
Degraded soil threatens to exacerbate Bangladesh food crisis
30 December 2022
Excessive use of chemical fertilizers is causing soil health degradation in Bangladesh, putting the country’s food security at risk
Projects
AgroInvest: Ukraine
Durationaab: January 2011 - January 2016
Value: $20,600,000.00
Donors: United States Agency for International Development
The AgroInvest project aims to accelerate and broaden economic recovery in Ukraine and contribute to global food security efforts by creating a more inclusive and competitive agricultural industry. In particular, AgroInvest is expected to increase awareness among rural landholders and producers of t
Arziki Project: Niger
Durationaab: January 2009 - January 2013
Donors: United States Agency for International Development
The main objective of the Niger Food Security Program (NFSP) is to increase food production and incomes, and ensure livelihood protection and health for food insecure farming households through the use of improved agricultural and livestock production technologies, increased market participation, in
Agriculture and Rural Development Support: Ukraine
Durationaab: January 2016 - January 2020
Value: 20,600,000.00
Donors: United States Agency for International Development
The Agriculture and Rural Development Support (ARDS) project will support broad-based, resilient economic growth through a more inclusive, competitive, and better governed agriculture sector that provides attractive livelihoods to rural Ukrainians. The project consists of three components: Improve e
Food Security Research Program: Zambia
Durationaab: January 2010 - January 2015
Value: $11,500,000.00
Donors: United States Agency for International Development
Agricultural productivity of most staple crops has been stagnant, in part due to Government of the Republic of Zambia’s (GRZ) agriculture policies that exacerbate the challenges and focus on maize-centric subsides to the exclusion and detriment of other crops. The Food Security Research Project (FSR
Feed the Future Tanzania Land Tenure Assistance Activity
Durationaab: January 2015 - January 2019
Value: $5,900,000.00
Donors: United States Agency for International Development
The objectives of the Feed the Future Tanzania Land Tenure Assistance activity (LTA), are to reduce land tenure-related risks and lay the groundwork for sustainable agricultural investment for both small holders and commercial investors throughout the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzani
Indonesia Marine and Climate Support
Durationaab: January 2010 - January 2014
Value: $17,600,000.00
Donors: United States Agency for International Development
The Indonesia Marine and Climate Support (IMACS) is a four-year project that is aimed to improve marine resources management in Indonesia. IMACS is working to strengthen the management capacity of the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (MMAF) and local government, enhance local communities and
A Growing Momentum to Promote Youth Land Rights in Tanzania
16 December 2022
Tanzania’s youth population (defined as women and men between the ages of 15 and 35) constitutes about 35% of the country’s population. In Tanzania, youth engagement in agriculture is considered vital, given that youth form the largest part of the population and labour force in the country.
Showcasing transformative approaches for women’s land rights
22 September 2022
This third Whose Land? webinar showcased gender transformative approaches on women’s land rights. Gender transformative approaches are defined by women acting as agents of change, transforming structural barriers and redefining gender norms. These approaches facilitate the participation of women in…
