Sustainable Intensification in the Ethiopian Highlands: First Year of New Program Lays Strong Groundwork for Research and Agricultural Development
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
Disease-Resistant Cassava Increases Yields and Builds Resilience in Kenya
Feed the Future Newsletter: Focus on Women in Research
Feed the Future Advancing Big Ideas in Agricultural Research and Innovation
African Green Revolution Forum Makes the Case for Investment in African Agriculture
Committee on World Food Security Convenes 39th Session
Secretary Clinton, Christina Aguilera, and David Novak Honored at World Food Program-USA’s Annual George McGovern Leadership Award Ceremony
Dairy Cooperatives Give Farmers a Competitive Edge in Kenya
Remarks by USAID Administrator Shah at the World Food Prize Events
Bangladeshi Farmers Reap Rewards from New Agricultural Techniques
We Live in a Hungry World
World Food Day: A Call To Action To End Global Hunger
