Trade and innovation
Black soldier fly farming can improve harvests, soil health, and supplement diets. SIANI expert group on insect-based proteins, led by the Madagascar Biodiversity Center, has successfully introduced black soldier fly farming in 3 regions in Madagascar
In this interview, Maria Taddesse reflects on how cooperatives advance gender equality, ensure food security, and build climate resilience.
Why goat health is important for rural livelihoods Although I did not grow up in a community that kept livestock, my veterinary training and subsequent PhD research revealed the vital role goats...
Africa’s agricultural sector holds immense potential, but progress is constrained by fragmented definitions of sustainability, under-investment, and the complex pressures shaping farming systems across the continent.
In rural Uganda, farmers learn to protect their pigs from African swine fever through short, drama-style stories delivered on mobile phones.
The report gives a detailed picture of the drivers behind deforestation in the Amazon and its connections to local and global trade.
Founder of KOASTAL, a seaweed franchise helping fishers set up, operate, and scale their farms, talks about regenerative aquaculture and growing the business together with local fishers.
Discover how digital technologies are unlocking new opportunities for youth to lead in agrifood systems transformation. In this interview, Ebba Engström shares key insights on bridging the digital divide and building skills for meaningful youth engagement
A review of the FAO’s 2024 Statistical Yearbook addressing the economic, social, and environmental aspects of key global agrifood system trends.
The SOFA report reaffirms earlier estimates of the hidden costs linked to agrifood systems and offers a comprehensive analysis of the costs related to unhealthy diets and non-communicable diseases across 156 countries.
The State of the Bioeconomy in Eastern Africa 2024 focuses on food security and sustainable agriculture in the region.
Presented by Elisabet Montgomery, Senior Policy Specialist for Employment and Market Development at the Swedish Agency for Development Cooperation Agency, Sida.