Irrigation Revival: How FAO is Transforming Lives in Rural Afghanistan

01/11/2023

In Ahangaran village of Bamiyan, water is vital for farmers. Traditional irrigation systems caused a severe water crisis. FAO rehabilitated 2,500 metres of irrigation canals, improving water supply for agriculture, households, and livestock.

The fight against drought in southern Ethiopia

30/10/2023

The three-year drought affecting southern Ethiopia’s Borana zone has wrought disastrous consequences. The death of millions of livestock has brought to this mainly pastoralist population high levels of acute food insecurity, malnutrition and a very uncertain future.

The Impact of Disasters and Climate Change on Agriculture and Food Security 2023

24/10/2023

Around the world, disasters are causing unprecedented levels of damage and loss in agriculture.

Miriam’s story: Investing in agricultural livelihoods to support refugee and host communities

18/10/2023

Miriam left South Sudan to find a place of refuge. She eventually settled in Kiryandongo, northern Uganda.

Tackling water challenges: An integrated approach to support farmers in Southern Bangladesh

16/10/2023

The Smallholder Agricultural Competitiveness Project (SACP), funded by the Government of Bangladesh and IFAD, seeks to enhance farmer incomes and resilience in the vulnerable coastal regions of Bangladesh, which face numerous water and climate challenges.