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Rural Infrastructure and Agro-Industries Division

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15 Jun 2013

New video available on YouTube

River of milk -- Afghan dairy farmers prosper
Within the project Development of Integrated Dairy Schemes in Herat Province, the Rural Infrastructure and Agro-Industries Division (AGS) is pleased to present the recently released video titled River of milk -- Afghan dairy farmers prosper. Produced by FAO, the video shows the impact of inclusive dairy SME’s organized and set up [...]

    

The Rural Infrastructure and Agro-Industries Division advocates and supports the development of entrepreneurship in agricultural support services.
FAO members are assisted with appropriate policies, strategies and methodologies for strengthening agricultural support systems and the delivery of services as well as technologies for production and post-production activities. The Division aims to assist farms and agribusinesses in developing managerial and technical skills for supporting production, post-harvest, infrastructural, marketing and financial operations related to developing and improving efficiency, effectiveness, competitiveness, and profitability of agricultural and food enterprises.

The Division works in three groups:

  • Agribusiness and Finance Group
  • Agro-food Industries Group
  • Market Linkages and Value Chains Group

For more information, visit our Groups section