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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO): Regional Office for Africa
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Zambia launches National Soil Partnership and Global Soil Doctors Programme to strengthen productive and resilient agrifood systems

The launch of these initiatives marks an important step towards boosting agricultural productivity, expanding agrifood trade and encouraging greater private sector engagement across agrifood value chains

The Government of the Republic of Zambia, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and with support from the Government of the United States of America, has officially launched the Zambia Soil Partnership (ZSP) and the Global Soil Doctors Programme (GSDP) to strengthen national…

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO): Regional Office for Africa
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Youth: The Engine to Power Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization in Africa?

With the right financing, skills development and enabling policies, young entrepreneurs can power a more productive, inclusive and food-secure future for the continent

When the rains arrive across much of sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), farmers have only a short window to prepare their land. Miss that window, and yields fall. Harvest too late, and crops are lost. Across the region, these delays are common; not for lack of labour, but for lack of access to…

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    • Zimbabwe: Government commissions climate-smart farming equipment to strengthen dryland livelihoods and restore degraded landscapes
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Zimbabwe: Government commissions climate-smart farming equipment to strengthen dryland livelihoods and restore degraded landscapes

The equipment includes two-wheel tractors, double-furrow ploughs, planters, trailers, multi-crop threshers, earth augers and post-harvest processing machinery, and is supporting 600 Farmer Field Schools across the Save and Runde catchments

The Government of Zimbabwe commissioned a tranche of small-scale agricultural equipment to support climate-smart agriculture, sustainable land management and rural livelihoods in the country’s dryland areas, under the Drylands Sustainable Landscapes Impact Programme (DSL-IP) funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF-7) and supported by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). The…

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO): Regional Office for Africa
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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) strengthens traditional leaders’ capacities to drive Miombo woodlands restoration in Zimbabwe

Empowering Chiefs and Village Leaders to champion natural resource governance and management in Mudzi and Rushinga districts

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Forestry Commission and the Ministry of Local Government and Public Works, concluded a week‑long series of capacity‑building workshops aimed at empowering traditional leaders in spearheading sustainable management and restoration of Miombo woodlands in Mudzi and Rushinga…

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Communities in eastern Zimbabwe plant trees and turn invasive species into climate-smart solutions with Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) support

With support from the Government of Italy, FAO and the Government of Zimbabwe are working with communities in Chipinge to restore miombo forests, strengthen livelihoods and promote climate-smart solutions

Communities in Muwango Village, Chipinge District, are strengthening forest-based livelihoods and climate resilience through community-led tree planting and innovative biochar production, with technical support from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO),  the Forestry Commisison and partners, and financial support from the Government of Italy under the…

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Zimbabwe: Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) agricultural voucher system boosts food security and promotes protection from sexual exploitation and abuse

This initiative tackles urgent nutrition and food security challenges in regions of Masvingo and Mwenezi districts affected by drought, specifically supporting rural households impacted by the El Niño-induced crisis

The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Government of Zimbabwe funded by the French Government, coordinated the Agricultural Voucher System as part of the Nourish and Thrive: Inclusive and Sustainable Nutrition and Livelihoods Initiative Project. This coordinated effort aims to enhance food security and nutrition…

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With the Support of United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Senegal Validates its National Cattle Identification and Tracking System (SNITB) and Focuses on Local Innovation to Strengthen Security for Livestock Farmers

FAO encourages innovations in the fight against cattle theft and commits to supporting the Ministry of Livestock in this strategy

The government of Senegal has approved the studies conducted by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on the National Cattle Identification and Tracking System (SNITB) following a national workshop held on December 23-24, 2025, in Diamniadio, Senegal. The workshop, which brought together public authorities, private sector stakeholders, professional…

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Africa rallies around forest innovation as African Forestry and Wildlife Commission (AFWC25) opens in The Gambia

25th Session of the African Forestry and Wildlife Commission opens in Banjul

The 25th Session of the African Forestry and Wildlife Commission (AFWC25) has opened in Banjul, The Gambia, with a clear call for African countries to scale up innovation and reinforce political commitment to protect and restore Africa’s forests and wildlife. Delegates from across the continent are attending the week-long meeting, organised by…

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17th Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Multidisciplinary Team Meeting (MDT17): “Innovative Financing Mechanisms and Structural Reforms for Climate Adaptation”

West Africa unites for sustainable and innovative climate adaptation solutions

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Subregional Office for West Africa (SFW) held the 17th Multidisciplinary Team Meeting (MDT17) in Abidjan from 18 to 21 November 2025, under the theme: “Innovative Financing Mechanisms and Structural Reforms for Climate Adaptation.” Over four days, MDT17 brought together experts, policymakers,…

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    • West African countries committed to boosting women’s empowerment in agrifood systems
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West African countries committed to boosting women’s empowerment in agrifood systems

Gender equality champions from Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria and Sierra Leone gather to discuss implementation of CFS Voluntary Guidelines on Gender Equality and Women’s and Girls’ Empowerment in the Context of Food Security and Nutrition

Women are at the beating heart of agrifood systems in sub-Saharan Africa. They lead through innovation, entrepreneurship and resilience, but still face a much steeper slope compared to men in accessing and controlling basic resources which are crucial for their wellbeing and development. In addition, gender inequalities are a major…