In the aftermath of conflict, two remarkable women in Colombia are finding strength and empowerment through an innovative project: Territorial Transformation, Resilience, and Sustainability.
66% of the daily caloric consumption in Afghanistan comes from wheat, which is a staple food. The FAO provides locally cultivated wheat seeds that have been carefully selected for their potential yield, disease resistance, and adaptation to local conditions.
Lebanese farmers embarked on a journey of learning and growth through FAO's Farm Business Schools funded by the European Union.
Under the watchful eye of Nena, his adopted mother, Willy Gonçalves has escaped a difficult childhood to become a competent farmer. Today, he manages Nena’s farm and their thriving seedling business is drawing a sharp contrast with increasing number of farmers abandoning their land in Cabo Verde, amid climate change and prolonged droughts.
Celestina Tavares, a livestock farmer in Cabo Verde is at the forefront of the battle against the threats posed by the climate change to the farmers of this archipelago nation, bringing prolonged droughts and scarce pasture for animals.