Publications
FAO Eswatini Newsletter, 1st Quarter – Issue #2
2026
This FAO Eswatini Newsletter, 1st quarter – Issue #2, covers updates that from the Representation’s work and support to the Government of Eswatini for the first half of 2026. During this time, FAO has seen strong collaborations with the Government of Eswatini through the Ministries of Agriculture, Tourism and Environmental Affairs and Health as well as public and private sector partners in advancing agrifood systems transformation, climate resilience and rural livelihoods.
FAO Eswatini Newsletter 2025, July 2025 – Issue #1
2025
The recent quarter of the FAO Eswatini Newsletter highlights a period of accomplishments from January to July 2025, dedicated to advancing Eswatini’s agricultural and food security goals. By leveraging key partnerships and driving community led projects, the FAO has made significant progress in supporting smallholder farmers, enhancing climate resilience, and promoting sustainable agricultural practices throughout the nation.
Investing in trade digitalization: the case of ePhyto
2025
Global trade in plants and plant products is rapidly expanding – more than doubling in some cases – and set to grow another 11 percent by 2032. Yet, many countries still employ mostly manual rather than electronic means for issuing the phytosanitary certificates required to trade goods internationally. Relying on paper slows applications for and delivery of these certificates.
Food Systems Profile – Eswatini
2022
Food systems are intimately linked to our lives – through the food we eat, our nutrition and health, our livelihoods, jobs, and the environment and natural resources of the planet. The main challenge for food systems is to produce nutritious food for all while preserving our biodiversity and environment and ensuring equitable distribution of wealth.
Strengthening food control and phytosanitary capacities and governance
2023
Improving food control and plant health through assessments and evaluations in 11 African Union Member Countries
Concluding the Assessment of the Food Control System in Eswatini
2023
The fact sheet is meant to inform participants of a food safety control system assessment in the Republic of Eswatini about the final workshop of the project "Strengthening food control and phytosanitary capacities and governance" (GCP/GLO/949/EC).
Fostering Sustainability and Resilience for Food Security in Sub-Saharan Africa - GCP/RAF/511/IFA
2024
The Integrated Approach Program on Food Security (IAP-FS) in sub-Saharan Africa comprises three integrated approach pilots that were agreed as part of the sixth replenishment of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) on sustainable cities, deforestation and food security.
Support Towards the Development of a SADC Harmonized Fertilizer Regulatory Framework (HFRF) - TCP/SFS/3802
2024
Agriculture is the backbone of most economies in Southern Africa, accounting for a significant share of their gross domestic product (GDP), ranging from 4 to 27 percent, and contributing to around 20 percent of the total export earnings for the Member States of the Southern African Development Community (SADC).
World Food and Agriculture – Statistical Yearbook 2024
2024
The Statistical Yearbook 2024 offers a synthesis of the major factors at play in the global food and agricultural landscape.
Africa Phytosanitary Programme
2024
In Africa, the estimated crop damage by pests ranges from 30-60 percent or USD 65.5 billion annually. By building the resilience of their phytosanitary systems, countries can prevent the entry or spread of pests in their territories.
