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A system that enables farmers to certify their products locally – instead of by a third party – is improving access to markets, boosting incomes, strengthening local food systems and protecting the environment in Nepal.
At Metro Farmers Market in Lalitpur, producers are excited. Fixed to their stall – piled high...
Colombia’s golden bean
27/07/2026
27/07/2026

In the community of Las Varas in Tumaco, western Colombia, cocoa is more than just a bean. It is a symbol of resilience that is at the heart of the community’s socioeconomic wellbeing.
"Cocoa is the cornerstone of our community… it’s our golden bean", says María Ruiz, a cocoa...

Refresher training in coffee farming technologies, post-harvest handling, and climate-resilient techniques as well as a coffee roasting machine, transform the futures of coffee producers in rural Nepal.
In the aptly-named Beautiful Café in Sukute, Bagmati province, a three-hour drive from Kathmandu, there is a throng of customers and the unmistakable smell...

From 1–3 July, FAO headquarters in Rome hosted the three-day Global Conference on Smart Farming, bringing together stakeholders from around the world to explore how smart farming systems can be scaled to support more sustainable, resilient, and inclusive agrifood systems.
The conference explored practical innovations that promote entrepreneurship among young people...

Ng’arua Cereals and Produce Cooperative Society Ltd wins an award for “Most Improved Cooperative Society” in Laikipia County thanks to their efforts to reduce post-harvest losses, increase climate smart practices, and attract new members.
Cereals and pulses represent a big percentage of food produced in East Africa, with “ugali” – a...
