Revitalizing Agriculture: The Success of Surkhrod Canal Rehabilitation

19/11/2024

The Surkhrod Canal, situated in Balabagh village, Surkhrod district of Nangarhar Province, covers 13.6 Km and plays a crucial role as an irrigation system. The canal benefits eight villages in the district, irrigating around 1,638 hectares of agricultural land and benefiting nearly 10,000 households.

Cultivating Resilience: FAO Iraq's Journey to Food Security

18/11/2024

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Iraq is ensuring the right to food through resilient agricultural practices and innovative solutions. By cultivating seeds of hope and empowering communities, FAO is transforming lives through sustainable approaches, building lasting legacies of food security, and creating a more resilient future for all.

Empowering women through beekeeping in Bamyan province

14/11/2024

In June 2024, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations FAO provided 200 women in Bamyan center and Kahmard district with beekeeping packages along with technical training. They are now actively engaged in beekeeping and have each produced an average of 50 kg of honey, valued at USD 350.

FAO supporting the agrifood sector in Palestine

27/10/2024

Palestine faces significant challenges for due to ongoing conflict, internal divisions, and economic instability, further exacerbated by military actions and climate change. In this difficult environment, the agrifood system is crucial for improving livelihoods, food security, economic growth, and environmental sustainability.

The importance of agrifood systems to tackle climate change: Interview with Kaveh Zahedi

18/10/2024

Three crucial United Nations climate and environmental summits will be held in the last quarter of 2024.