It’s 5:00am in rural Kiambu County, just outside the Kenyan capital of Nairobi. A cacophony of snorts and squeals breaks the quiet morning air. It is breakfast time on Alma Farms, and Alex is feeding his pigs their daily fare
The significance of sustainability and environmental consciousness cannot be overstated in our rapidly changing world. Climate change poses unprecedented challenges, and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has become a global imperative. As we strive to create a greener, more
Young people in Bangui turn their training into skills to share with their entire community. Whilst studying for his business degree, Emmanuel had dreams of being an entrepreneur and earning good money. But after he graduated, the 29-year-old struggled to
Agriculture in West Africa plays a vital role in the regional economy, with over 60% of the population directly relying on this sector for their livelihoods. However, despite its importance, agriculture is marked by glaring inequalities. Women, who make up
Growing the potential of fish farms to increase incomes and secure a nutritious food source Levedy Céleste Lossangoye developed a passion for fish farming at an early age. She grew up surrounded by fish ponds on her family’s fish farm
How FAO projects are encouraging youth to embrace technology and take the lead in the fight against climate change Climate change is intensifying rural poverty and food insecurity, driving people away from farming communities and changing their way of life.
It is an alarming fact that 70 percent of children engaged in child labour worldwide – 112 million – are working in agriculture. Their work goes beyond the limits of safety and well-being and crosses into a form of labour
UNAC and La Via Campesina Southern and Eastern Africa (LVC SEAf) proceeded on Friday morning, March 17, 2023, at the Brazil-Mozambique Cultural Center, in Maputo, to launch the publication “Women Peasant are Women: Understanding violence against rural women in Eastern
Phase II of joint programme doubles investment, expands to two new countries, and introduces component on women’s access to finance The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the International Trade Centre’s (ITC) SheTrades Initiative have launched
Raising women’s voices for food security and gender equality When: March 29, 11 a.m. ET, 3 p.m. GMT Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_m_42ydgqTlKp-UYm4X9otQ *This bilingual event will have live translation between English and French. On March 29, Farm Radio International will be hosting this
