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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,...
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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...