Secretary Kerry's Statement on World Food Day 2014
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
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Weathering Climate Change Effects with Stress-Tolerant Rice Varieties
Climate Change Analysis Strengthens Early Warning of Food Insecurity
Feed the Future Researchers Fight Back as Climate Change Exacerbates Crop Contamination
With Crop Diversification, Farmers Get the Most out of their Land
In Central Asia, Improving Agriculture and Natural Resource Management
Secretary Kerry's Remarks at the 2014 Frontiers in Development Forum
More Than 1.6 Million Worldwide to Benefit from USDA International Assistance Program
Improving Agricultural Productivity in Uganda
U.S. Foreign Agricultural Service Workshop Links Ethiopian Entrepreneurs with Former Borlaug Fellows and Scientists from Penn State University
Biologist Connects International Researchers with African Smallholders
