International Trends
International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), Saudi EXIM Bank, and OPEC Fund Sign US$ 100 Million Syndicated Financing to Support Fertilizer Imports for Bangladesh
The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) (www.ITFC-IDB.org), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, in partnership with Saudi...
Cameroon: Fish farming makes a difference in the fight to improve living standards
Along the coast and in south-western regions of Cameroon, fish ponds have become not only centres of production but also...
WFP rushes food assistance to Afghanistan’s quake-hit communities
The World Food Programme (WFP) is rushing food to affected communities in eastern Afghanistan, following a powerful, 6.0 magnitude earthquake...
Africa’s food security gains fall short despite decades of progress – Africa Food Systems Report 2025
The Africa Food Systems Report 2025 says significant challenges remain in improving food systems on the continent despite good progress...
Sub-Saharan African Countries can Grow Enough Grains to Feed its Population by 2050 – New research
A new research has revealed that sub-Saharan African countries can grow enough grains like maize, wheat and millet to feed...
Innovative Financing Crucial for Africa’s Agrifood Transformation – Report
Unlocking new and innovative sources of financing is critical to transforming Africa’s agrifood systems and enabling broader interventions across energy,...
Hubbard Premium Forum 2025: Projects for small-scale farmers in Africa
Vienna – On 2-4 June, Hubbard organised its 5th Premium Forum for over 160 participants from 32 countries. Attendees came not...
FoodSystem 5.0 Summer School: Cultivating Complexity, Communicating Transition
In the heart of the Cilento National Park, a select group of young researchers, activists, and communicators is preparing to...
Turning Locust Plagues Into Protein Goldmines — How African Farmers Are Harvesting Insects for Feed and Food
Locusts are notoriously destructive, making them an unwelcome sight on any farm. However, many farmers have changed their tune on...
Millions risk losing access to humanitarian food assistance amid funding slowdown in South Sudan
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has provided life-saving food assistance to more than two million people in South...