International Trends
Ethiopia Strengthens Commitment to Food Self-Sufficiency, Seeks to Redefine Africa’s Aid Dependency Narrative
The Ethiopian government has reiterated its dedication to achieving food self-sufficiency, challenging the long-standing perception of Africa as dependent…
Trump administration trying to rehire USDA bird flu officials it fired
US President Donald Trump's administration is attempting to rehire officials with the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) who worked on...
UNIDO Leads Global Dialogue on Critical Minerals for Security and Sustainable Development
At this year’s Munich Security Conference (MSC), UNIDO organized in cooperation with GIZ and UNIDO’s Investment and Technology Promotion Office-Berlin an…
WFP alarmed at soaring hunger as more flee displacement camps in eastern DRC
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has partially resumed food assistance in parts of Goma, eastern Democratic Republic of...
Preventing lameness as cows go from cubicles to paddocks
During calving, cows are often under pressure going from calving down to milking, and from cubicles to paddocks. The frequency...
Heavy rains bring relief and ruin for farmers
Farmers in several provinces are experiencing mixed fortunes due to ongoing heavy rains. While some welcome the relief from drought,...
FAO Director-General Lauds Ethiopia’s Agrifood Transformation, Calls for Bold Investments in Africa’s Future
FAO Director-General QU Dongyu paid tribute to Ethiopia’s agrifood systems during a meeting with the country’s prime minister and while...
CGIAR Unveils Regional Hub in Kenya to Accelerate Agricultural Solutions for Africa
In a significant move to advance agricultural innovation and strengthen food security across Africa, the Consultative Group on International Agricultural…
North West Agriculture and Rural Development Launches Farmers Market Day to Empower Local Farmers in South Africa
The North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) in South Africa has officially rolled out its innovative Farmers...
UNIDO Chief Strengthens Gulf Ties: Pushing Industrial Growth, Renewable Energy, and Climate Action in Oman and UAE
The Director General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), Gerd Müller, has completed a six-day mission to Oman...