From credit dependence to self-resilience: A widow fishmonger’s journey to independence

Over many difficult seasons, Betty Simpson, a widow and fishmonger in Charlesville Township situated in lower Margibi County, survived her fish trading business almost entirely on credit. With no steady capital and the responsibility of providing for her household alone, she relied on borrowed fish and informal credit arrangements just to remain active in the market. “I used to live on credit,” Betty said. “If I didn’t get fish on credit, I couldn’t

Kianda : Episode 2

Welcome to Kianda, a lively radio drama that brings the daily realities of Mozambican farmers to life! Set in the fictitious village of Kianda, the series follows Ismael and his wife Leila, together with their friends Faizal and Mariamo, as they tackle real agricultural challenges – from choosing certified seeds and conserving soils to preparing natural fertilizers, rotating crops, and managing pests sustainably. Blending laughter, practical lessons, and down-to-earth agricultural

Voices that grow food systems: How FAO ComDev invests in rural women and girls

This International Women’s Day, the theme “Give to Gain” invites reflection not only on what must be invested, but on how change is built. For FAO’s Communication for Development (ComDev), investing in rural women and girls means strengthening the communication processes that allow them to participate, influence decisions and shape the future of agrifood systems. Rural women and girls are central to food security and rural economies. They produce a

Kianda: Farming for the Future : Episode 1

Series Introduction Set in the vibrant fictional village of Kianda, this engaging radio drama follows Ismael, Leila, Faizal, and Mariamo as they navigate the everyday realities of smallholder farming in Mozambique. Through humour, relatable challenges, and practical lessons, the series explores climate-smart agriculture, soil conservation, natural fertilizers, crop rotation, pest management, and smart agribusiness planning. Each episode highlights best practices promoted by the FAO’s EU-funded PROMOVE Agribiz programme, showing how

Eswatini advances climate-resilient agriculture with modern farming technologies

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

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

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

Contribute to the Future of Yenkasa Africa!

Join us for the first Yenkasa Africa webinar to get a clear sense of its work and where it’s headed.  This interactive, bilingual event will feature: Presentations from FAO on what Yenkasa is and the partnership with Just Communication  Insights on the contributions of   Yenkasa and partners to the UN Decade of Family Farming  Breakout sessions in French and English for deeper engagement on the future of Yenkasa This

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

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

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

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