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Making food systems work for all

Climate change and conflicts are placing increasing pressure on agrifood systems around the world. FAO and UNIDO have launched ASTA to support countries in transforming their agrifood systems, using value chains as practical entry points to address systemic constraints, mobilize investment and catalyse wider agrifood systems transformation.

ASTA: Pioneering progress across diverse landscapes 

ASTA’s transformative programmes are tailored to meet the unique needs of countries and sectors. Countries implement ASTA in carefully crafted steps, acknowledging that each country is at a unique stage of development.

ASTA news

Supporting the banana industry in Malawi
01/10/2026

Banana is Malawi’s fourth biggest staple crop, after maize, rice and cassava. With the right investments and strategic support, the banana sector has...

FAO and Agricultural Credit Corporation sign agreement to promote sustainable financing for Jordan’s agricultural sector
03/08/2026

FAO and the Agricultural Credit Corporation (ACC) signed a cooperation agreement to support the development of innovative and sustainable financing...

Lesotho strengthens capacity for sustainable potato value chain development
06/06/2026

Maseru — Lesotho is strengthening its national capacity to develop a more sustainable and productive potato sector through a series of technical exchanges,...

FAO and Malawi host regional OCOP workshop to strengthen knowledge exchange and accelerate banana value chain transformation
21/04/2026

Led by the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development, the project is designed to strengthen the entire banana value chain, from production...

Jordan Launches SDG-funded programme to transform Jordan’s fruits and vegetables sector
12/03/2026

FAO and UNIDO launch a joint programme aiming to transform Jordan’s fruits and vegetables sector into an inclusive, climate‑resilient, and market‑driven...

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