Factsheets
Transforming Jordan's agrifood system towards greater sustainability and resilience
01/06/2026
This publication presents a joint FAO–UNIDO programme (September 2024–August 2025) supporting Jordan’s food system transformation in line with the National Food Security Strategy. It addresses key challenges such as water scarcity and import dependence through interventions in the fresh fruit and vegetable sector, focusing on: (i) sustainable citrus value chain development, (ii) improved post-harvest infrastructure, and (iii) more inclusive market access.
The coconut value chain in Lagos State, Nigeria
01/06/2026
Coconut is the main cash crop in southwestern Nigeria, with Lagos State accounting for the majority of national production and supporting over 40,000 livelihoods. While the sector remains constrained by low productivity due to outdated varieties and technologies, upgrading the coconut value chain presents a strong opportunity to strengthen supply, improve incomes and nutrition, and promote a more resilient and sustainable agrifood system
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The table grape value chain in the Republic of Moldova
01/06/2026
The Republic of Moldova is a major table grape producer, with exports of around 85,000 tonnes worth USD 79 million in 2023. The sector supports agriculture, exports, and rural livelihoods, but remains constrained by farm fragmentation, low productivity, limited post-harvest infrastructure, strong market competition, and increasing climate and water risks, which limit its resilience and growth potential.
The soybean value chain in Zambia
01/06/2026
Zambia’s soybean value chain has grown rapidly to become the country’s second most important crop after maize, driven by small-scale farmers and rising demand from feed, processing and export markets. Despite this growth, the sector remains constrained by low yields, limited value addition and weak policy support. As a CATSP priority commodity, its modernization offers opportunities to boost productivity, strengthen market linkages and support inclusive rural development and food security.
The pineapple value chain in Suriname
01/06/2026
The pineapple value chain is a priority sector for Suriname to diversify its economy beyond extractive industries. Through its systems-based approach, ASTA worked with national ministries and actors across the value chain to assess the functionality, sustainability and resilience of the sector. Based on this assessment, a shared 2030 vision was developed to guide value chain upgrading and agrifood systems transformation.
The banana value chain in Malawi
01/06/2026
The banana sector is a key part of Malawi’s agrifood system, supporting food security, nutrition, and rural incomes for smallholder farmers. Aligned with Malawi Vision 2063, the National Banana Sector Development Plan addresses value chain constraints through improved infrastructure, access to quality and disease-resistant inputs, better farming practices, and expanded market access to boost productivity, resilience, and competitiveness.
The livestock sector in Bangladesh
01/06/2026
Bangladesh’s livestock sector is expanding rapidly in response to growing demand for meat and dairy, prompting the government to prioritize reforms, particularly in the dairy and beef sub‑sectors. With cattle playing a dual role in milk and meat production, ASTA is supporting these subsectors through a sustainable value chain approach to address constraints, improve nutrition outcomes, and generate employment.
The palm oil value chain in the United Republic of Tanzania
01/06/2026
The development of Tanzania’s palm oil value chain is a government priority to improve livelihoods for approximately 30,000 smallholder farmers and reduce dependence on costly imports. Through a value chain diagnostic led by ASTA in collaboration with national ministries and applying a systems-based lens, an upgrading strategy was developed to strengthen competitiveness and drive long-term sector performance.
The potato value chain in Lesotho
01/06/2026
Potato, Lesotho’s OCOP special agricultural product, is increasingly grown by small-scale farmers but remains secondary to staple crops. Despite production growth, low yields, limited value addition, and weak policy support constrain the value chain and domestic supply. Strengthening the sector offers a key opportunity to enhance food security, nutrition, jobs—especially for women and youth—and support inclusive growth and import substitution.