The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Republic of Korea have collaborated to bolster Ukraine's agricultural sector through the Agriculture Resilience Initiative-Ukraine (AGRI-Ukraine). Within this initiative, the United States and the Republic of Korea will provide $5 million worth of fertilizer, generously donated by the Republic of Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a bid to assist Ukrainian farmers. This contribution complements the agricultural supplies … [Read more...] about USAID, Korea boost Agricultural Sector through AGRI-Ukraine
USAID, Norway to raise $70 million fund to support Farmers in Africa
The United States and Norway are set to contribute a combined total of $70 million to establish a fund aimed at assisting farmers and agricultural businesses in Africa. The initiative was revealed during a sideline meeting at the U.N. General Assembly, with USAID Administrator Samantha Power and Norwegian Minister of International Development Beathe Tvinnereim. This comes as countries like Russia and China compete with the United States and Europe for influence in developing nations in … [Read more...] about USAID, Norway to raise $70 million fund to support Farmers in Africa
The Gates Foundation and Qatar Fund for Development invest up to $200 Million to support Smallholder Farmers in Africa
The Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced at the 2022 Doha Forum, a new strategic partnership called Nanmo, or “growing together” in Arabic. Nimmo will invest in climate-adaptive agricultural tools and technologies to build resilient food systems and markets that provide nutrition, income, and economic opportunities to small-scale producers and their communities across the African continent. QFFD and the Gates Foundation jointly pledged up … [Read more...] about The Gates Foundation and Qatar Fund for Development invest up to $200 Million to support Smallholder Farmers in Africa
IFAD project to develop technological solutions to help smallholder farmers overcome COVID-19 impact in LAC
The UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) launched the Innovatech project, which aims to develop agricultural (AgriTech) and financial (FinTech) digital solutions to facilitate small farmers’ access to markets and to financial and non-financial services in Bolivia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, and Mexico. The German Sparkassenstiftung for Internationale Cooperation, an institution specialized in promoting local finance systems in developing countries, will … [Read more...] about IFAD project to develop technological solutions to help smallholder farmers overcome COVID-19 impact in LAC
AfDB approves $210 million financing for Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones in Nigeria
The African Development Bank’s Board of Directors approved $210 million financing that could impact the lives of millions of people in Africa’s most populous country, Nigeria. The financing will co-finance Phase 1 of the Nigeria Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone Program. The program will help to unlock Nigeria’s agriculture sector potential. It will promote industrialization through the development of strategic crops and livestock. African Development Bank financing for this program … [Read more...] about AfDB approves $210 million financing for Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones in Nigeria
FAO and International Fertilizer Association collaborate to promote sustainable fertilizer use
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the International Fertilizer Association (IFA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), setting out a path to extend their existing cooperation on the promotion of sustainable food and agriculture, the importance of soil health and statistics on fertilizers. The MoU was signed virtually by Beth Bechdol, FAO’s Deputy Director-General, and Svein Tore Holsether, IFA’s Board Chair. The partnership will see FAO and the … [Read more...] about FAO and International Fertilizer Association collaborate to promote sustainable fertilizer use
Pakistan to receive $200 million Assistance for developing irrigation system
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $200 million financing for the development of an irrigation system in Punjab province in Pakistan that will help increase agricultural productivity and enhance food security. The project loan, which is denominated in Japanese yen, will finance the construction of the second branch or Choubara system of the Greater Thal Canal irrigation scheme. The scheme will provide reliable irrigation water supply to 704,000 hectares of land in Bhakkar, … [Read more...] about Pakistan to receive $200 million Assistance for developing irrigation system
Tajikistan: $30m Financial Aid to advance irrigation and drainage
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $30 million grant for Tajikistan to advance the Yovon irrigation and drainage system in the lower Vakhsh river basin, which will help to boost agricultural productivity and increase opportunities for women in land and water management. ADB Director General for Central and West Asia Yevgeniy Zhukov, said: “This project will help improve agriculture and water productivity of selected irrigation systems in Tajikistan, rendering them more climate and … [Read more...] about Tajikistan: $30m Financial Aid to advance irrigation and drainage
Presidents of Côte d’Ivoire and IFAD to discuss investing in small-scale farmers
In a timely visit—following the just completed COP26, and as countries face the need to pursue their development while taking measures to combat climate change - President Gilbert F. Houngbo of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) will be in Côte d’Ivoire 21–23 November to meet with President Alassane Ouattara and other government officials for strategic discussions, as well as meeting small-scale farmers in the field. Climate change, resilience building, agricultural … [Read more...] about Presidents of Côte d’Ivoire and IFAD to discuss investing in small-scale farmers
Farming Investment Fund opens for farmers across England to boost productivity | Apply TODAY!
The Farming Investment Fund is seeking applications to benefit farmers from a £27 million pot to invest in productivity-boosting equipment. Farmers, foresters and growers from across England are urged to apply for grants to buy new equipment and infrastructure to help to improve efficiency and help us build back greener. This could include solar-powered electric fences, water treatment systems that use ultraviolet light rather than chemicals, and cameras to monitor livestock. The fund will … [Read more...] about Farming Investment Fund opens for farmers across England to boost productivity | Apply TODAY!
