Promising New Technologies to Improve Cowpea Production in West Africa
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
From Best Practices to Best Outcomes in Ghana
Deputy National Security Advisor Michael Froman Leads Interagency Delegation in Ethiopia
From Disaster Recovery to Development: Feed the Future Builds Community Health and Nutrition in Nepal
New Rice Variety Boosts Yields in Senegal
Young Kenyan Mothers Work Together to Improve Food Security and Nutrition
Bringing Tanzanian Produce to Your Shelf: Feed the Future Helps Arusha’s Farmers Access International Markets
U.S. Pledges to Support Government of Guatemala’s “Zero Hunger Plan”
Administrator Shah Touts “Open Source” Model for Development, Food Security
Global Hunger Event in London Urges Greater Action on Child Nutrition by 2016 Olympic Games
President Joyce Banda Officially Launches Feed the Future in Malawi, Pledges Support for Developing Agriculture
Secretary Clinton Highlights Food Security, Gender Equity, and Economic Growth during Tour of African Continent
