Making a Future With Maize
Agriculture-Led Growth
Feed the Future helps countries boost agriculture-led growth, which is one of the most effective tools countries have to lift people out of hunger and poverty. In addition to boosting productivity, we help countries strengthen markets, encourage investment, develop sound policies, and get research and technology into the hands of farmers.
Dual-Purpose Seeds in Senegal Make Life Easier and More Profitable for Farmers
Innovative, specially-bred dual-purpose millet and cowpea seed varieties can be grown on the same plot of land at the same time and grow bigger plants… Read more
Senegal
Food Security in Lebanon Starts With Seeds, Seedlings and Compost for Smallholder Farmers
As the global food security crisis creates challenges for farmers, an agricultural program in Lebanon is distributing critical resources to help thousands. Lebanon… Read more
With High Global Fertilizer Prices, Farmers in Nigeria Are Turning to Custom Blends
A USAID-supported program commercially distributes specially blended fertilizer to smallholder farmers to help them increase their crop yields and become more food secure. … Read more
Nigeria
Stories
Local Retailer Helps Smallholder Farmers Tackle Weeds
Creating Jobs in Nigeria Through Agriculture
Empowering Orphaned Girls to Become Community Leaders
Growing Resilience with Sweet Potatoes in Nepal
Increasing Women’s Agricultural Enterprise through Tiered Banks
Wake Up to Coffee’s Impact on Rural Livelihoods
Celebrating Service on International Volunteer Day
USAID Announces Winners of the Fall Armyworm Tech Prize
November Kicks Off Sweet Potatoes Awareness Month!
USAID Assistant to the Administrator Beth Dunford Travels to the Netherlands to Participate in the Launch of the IDH Farmfit Fund
U.S. Agency for International Development Administrator Mark Green's Remarks at the Signing of an MOU with Corteva Agriscience
