The COVID-19 pandemic changed the way food is moved, sold and bought in urban areas worldwide – creating some new trends and accelerating others.

On the sidelines of COP29, representatives from governments, private sector, civil society and research gathered to explore how voluntary carbon markets (VCM) can help drive investment toward decarbonizing the agrifood sector.

الاستثمار الواسع النطاق في المدارس الحقلية للمزارعين في كينيا يساعد على تعزيز معارف المزارعين وزيادة مداخيلهم

Today’s COP29 panel discussion led by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) zeroed in on why climate-efficient agrifood systems infrastructure investments matter – and what can be done.  

A concrete action plan was recently designed to strengthen the food value chain by better linking farmers to markets and enhancing capacities for food production and processing in Sierra Leone.

More than 40 representatives of African banks, microfinance institutions and other financial services providers participated in a training to gain and exchange knowledge on best ways for financing the agrifood sector.

“Do not be afraid to invest in consumers to help farmers.” That was the key message underlining the recent event organized by Agrinatura, the FAO Investment Centre and the European Union on the sidelines of the 52nd Committee on World Food Security.

From 13 to 22 October 2024, a delegation of experts, institutions and practitioners involved in promoting agroforestry in the cocoa sector in Côte d’Ivoire participated in a study tour in Cameroon. The Ivorian delegation met with produc...

Agriculture in Bolivia, a cornerstone of the country’s economy and the primary livelihood for its rural communities, is undergoing a transformation. 

In northern China, farmers are producing more food with less water, building climate resilience and stronger livelihoods – all due to investments in infrastructure and modern technologies, alongside community involvement. 

المبادرات تستهدف تحديات الأمن المائي والغذائي الناجمة عن تغيّر المناخ في الدول الهشة

A delegation from the Bhutanese Government led by H.E. Younten Phuntsho, Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, visited Rome’s wholesales market (Centro Agroalimentare di Roma – CAR) on 16 October 2024 to learn about its organization and business model.

العمل المستقبلي سيكون موجهًا نحو مجالات عدة منها تنمية سلسلة القيمة على نحو مستدام، وإزالة الكربون، والزراعة الرقمية، والتمويل المبتكر وغيرها

Come join us in celebrating this milestone with our partners, colleagues and guests on 15 October 2024, from 9:00 am to 10:00 am in the FAO Plenary, immediately preceding the third annual Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum.

The FAO Investment Centre, the European Union and Agrinatura have supported the territories of Nariño Centro, Montes de María, Altiplano Cundiboyacense and Valle del Cauca.

نقانق كرواتية تقليدية تصل إلى العالمية بفضل توسيمات المؤشرات الجغرافية المحمية (PGI)

Four value chains are central to the Agricultural Competitiveness and Export Diversification Project (PACOFIDE in French) which has recently received a boost with additional financing from the World Bank and designed with the technical assistance of the FAO Investment Centre.

The Government of Pakistan has launched an investment project aimed at revitalizing the livestock and aquaculture sectors in Sindh. The project is a key part of the Government of Pakistan’s strategies to strengthen Pakistan’s social protection and economic growth.

والسيدةSalma  وعائلتها من مزارعي البطاطس من رانجبور (Rangpur) في شمال غرب بنغلاديش. وهذه المنطقة عرضة للفيضانات الموسمية المدمرة والجفاف الموسمي، ويعتمد المزارعون فيها بشكل متزايد على زراعة المحاصيل النقدية لتحمّل هذه الصدمات المتكررة المرتبطة بالطقس. 

A USD 46.2 million grant, recently approved by the African Development Bank Group aims to boost South Sudan’s agricultural productivity and build its resilience. The project will focus on developing women and youth businesses and will promote climate-smart approaches.