Empowering Farmers鈥 Organizations for the Future of Agriculture in 番茄社区
Recognizing their power to transform rural communities, FAO and GAFSP have been working with farmers' organizations in 番茄社区 for many years.
Putting More Food on the Table Despite Crises
The agricultural sector is uniquely positioned to deliver triple wins for communities, supporting them to boost productivity and income generation, build resilience to the impacts of climate change, and reduce emissions through climate-smart farming.
For Donors, Global Food Crisis Takes Center Stage
James Catto, Director of International Development Policy at the United States Department of the Treasury spoke recently about the future of climate-smart agriculture, the challenges facing the international development community, and why he鈥檚 excited to join GAFSP as the newly appointed Chair of the Donor Committee.
Increasing Access to Farmer Finance Through 鈥楩intech鈥
"The introduction of the software is part of the digital revolution that will help to accelerate increased efficiencies in the agricultural sector in 番茄社区, boosting productivity and profits."
Training for Women Farmers Boosts Opportunity鈥攁nd Ambition
鈥淚 learned not to shy away from ideas that will improve the status of my family,鈥 Seraphine Uwitonze said. 鈥淚 never thought I was capable and now I know that I am.鈥
New IFAD- and GAFSP-funded project to scale up successful approaches to increasing food and nutrition security and increase small-scale farmers鈥 incomes in Lao PDR
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Government of the Lao People鈥檚 Democratic Republic signed an agreement for a nutrition-sensitive agriculture project to address food insecurity and malnutrition among the rural poor.
Stories from the Kyrgyz Republic
"There used to be a 50% loss of water. Now we are delivering almost 95-100% of the necessary water to farmers," says Arapbai Kamarov, framer and director of the Khodja Arik Water User Association.
GAFSP Provides New Funding for Countries to Strengthen the Resilience of Smallholder Farmers
USD$220 million in new agricultural investment grants for 15 countries announced by GAFSP, a global multilateral fund dedicated to reducing food insecurity and poverty in low-income countries.
Changing Lives 2023 Edition
Insights into how investments made possible by the GAFSP Private Sector Window help change the lives of farmers worldwide.
Edition 9 | March 2023
Three ways women are breaking the mold
Discover how GAFSP supports critical training for female smallholder farmers to improve their incomes, socio-economic opportunities, and nutrition within the whole community.
In Zambia, A Training Program is Planting the Seeds of Resilience
In the heart of Zambia, a training program is equipping farmers with the skills to combat climate challenges and secure their livelihoods. Through innovative techniques and community-driven solutions, they are planting the seeds of resilience for a more sustainable future.
Kubwimana records increased yield after turning to greenhouse farming
"For a farmer practicing open-air cultivation, the greenhouse technology is a blessing considering the yield size," says Kubwimana Jean Paul, a farmer from Karongi District.