Press Conference by David Lane, U.S. Ambassador to the UN Food and Agriculture Agencies in Rome
Gender Equity, Equality and Women’s Empowerment
Empowering women and girls is critical to achieving secure, sustainable and equitable global food systems. Feed the Future promotes evidence-based and data-driven approaches to advancing gender equity, equality and women’s empowerment. We challenge discriminatory gender norms, policies and practices. We intentionally engage with men and boys as partners to empower women and girls in their different roles on and off the farm.
Q&A with Ann Vaughan, USAID Senior Advisor for Climate Change: Tackling Gender Inequality Lessens Hunger
While climate change affects everyone, its effects are not felt equally. Farmers worldwide face threats to their livelihoods from devastating seasonal changes and extreme weather. Read more
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
Building a Better Peanut: Ugandan Scientist’s Studies Help Bring Farmers a More Resilient Crop
A disease that ravages peanut crops in the country can contribute to food insecurity, but researchers like Esther Achola are fighting back with innovative new… Read more
Uganda
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
Stories
Using Modern Agricultural Technology to Increase Crop Production, Food Security, and Profitability For Farmers
Remarks by Jonathan Shrier, Acting Special Representative for Global Food Security, at the 3rd Global Conference on Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Security and Climate Change
Farmer Field Schools: A Safe Place to Discuss Gender-Based Violence
Climate-Smart Pearl Millet Variety May Be a Game Changer for Nutrition
Smallholder Farmers in Mozambique Reap the Benefits of Conservation Agriculture
Drought-Tolerant, Disease-Resistant Fruit Helps Farmers and Forests in Ecuador
Feed the Future Leverages Research and Technology to Help Livestock Systems Adapt to Climate Change
Community Associations Empower Smallholder Farmers to Manage Water Resources for Agriculture
Agriculture Fuels Renewable Energy in India's Rice Beltthrough Husk Power Systems
Global Research Partnership Demonstrates Potential to Reduce Environmental Impact of Rice Production
Liberian Radio Offers Creative Solutions to Rural Problems
