Uloma Mezie-Osuocha

Eswatini advances climate-resilient agriculture with modern farming technologies
Resilience and climate change

Eswatini is expanding its climate adaptation efforts in agriculture by introducing protected cultivation infrastructure and climate-smart technologies aimed at increasing food system resilience. The initiative, implemented with technical support from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), was featured during the Coordination Unit for Plant Production and Health’s (CUPPAH) monthly knowledge exchange session. The Eswatini programme showcases the deployment of greenhouse tunnels and shade net structures to

Community Radio Hosts & Extension Agents Equipped to Strengthen Farmer Advisory on Pest and Disease Management in Northern Ghana
Rural Communication Services

To strengthen grassroots efforts in managing crop pests and diseases, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA), organized a two-day Training of Trainers (ToT) workshop for selected Agricultural Extension Agents (AEAs) and community radio personnel in Tamale. As part of the European Union-funded Food Security Response in Northern Ghana

Cabo Verde, a Small Island Developing State, hits back against climate change with skills passed on through South-South Cooperation
Gender and youth

Willy Gonçalves clicks his tongue to get the goats to run a little faster up the tall dirt hill in front of his farm. The goats are in search of grass to eat. Despite its name, Cabo Verde (translated literally to “Green Cape”) isn’t so green at this time of year. The brutal dry season turns the island of Santiago into even shades of light brown. It will only get

Future of family farming: Young farmers drive policy innovation for a sustainable future
Spotlight

As the world works to build sustainable and resilient food systems, one essential factor stands out: the renewal of generations in agriculture. Young family farmers are not only the future of the sector — they are its present. With creativity, determination, and new technologies, they are transforming agrifood systems from the ground up. This message was at the heart of the hybrid event “Future of Family Farming: Policy Innovations for

Irrigation and watershed renewal driving resilience in Malawi
Resilience and climate change

In the aftermath of the Tropical Cyclone Freddy’s devastation, Phalombe and Thyolo districts in Malawi faced the urgent task of restoring agricultural productivity and ecosystems. The Dwale, Austen, and Mwaiwathu Irrigation Schemes, once spanning 151 hectares and serving 606 farming households, now operate on only 45 hectares due to the severe damage. To address these challenges, the Government of Malawi, with support from the African Development Bank under the Climate

Her Voice Launches Agribusiness Clinic to Support Women Farmers
Gender and youth

Her Voice, a local agribusiness group, has officially launched its Agribusiness Clinic, a new training and support hub aimed at empowering women, youth, and smallholder farmers across Liberia. The initiative is being implemented with support from the Grow-2 project in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture. The clinic, launched in Monrovia, is designed to provide hands-on training in merchandise farming, organic cultivation, and farm-to-table systems. It will also serve as

Rural communication services spotlighted at Global Forum on Policy Solutions for Family Farming
Rural Communication Services

Family farming is at the heart of sustainable food systems, yet its full potential can only be realized when farmers have the means to access, share, and co-create knowledge. Rural Communication Services (RCS) are a key dimension of this process: they provide family farmers with timely, relevant, and accessible information while creating platforms for dialogue and collective action. By enabling innovation, inclusion, and resilience, RCS are increasingly recognized as essential

World Food Day 2025: Public Service Announcement (PSA)
Communication and ICTs

This year’s World Food Day theme is ‘Hand in Hand for a Better Life and a Better Future’. It calls for global solidarity to ensure that everyone, everywhere, has access to safe, nutritious, and sustainable food. World Food Day is a powerful moment to unite and drive awareness for action as we face rising hunger, climate shocks, and economic challenges.    Listen to the 30-second radio Public Service Announcement (PSA) that

Bong Rural Women Farmers Celebrate Agriculture as a Life-Changing Opportunity in Liberia
Family Farming

Gbarnga, Bong County – Women farmers in Sinyea Town, Bong County, Liberia, celebrate their agriculture involvement, describing it as a transformative and life-changing experience. Many, particularly single mothers, say farming has become a beacon of hope and a path to self-reliance. Members of the Nee-A-Lah Farmers Group, a community-based farming initiative in Sinyea, Suakoko District, shared how agriculture has helped them transition from dependence on others to self-sufficiency and empowerment.

Economic and Social Impact – Family Farming’s Contribution to Local Economy and Community Development
Family Farming

In Ambilobe, Madagascar, a radio programme sheds light on how family farming drives economic strength and community progress. Produced by Réseau SOA and OPFA Union Matanjaka, and broadcast in Malagasy across Radio Varatraza, Radio Anivorano, Radio RLA Ambilobe, and Radio MAZAVA Ambanja, this episode is part of the YenKasa Africa Radio Initiative, dedicated to amplifying rural voices and showcasing locally driven development solutions. Spotlight on Local Impact This episode examines