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Topic : Food And Agriculture Organisation

Bold investments needed to address Africa’s nutritional burden
Furthermore, 123,9 million adults were obese, and 122,7 million women aged between 15 and 49 years of age were affected by anaemia.
By Obert Siamilandu Feb. 20, 2025
Bold investments needed to address Africa’s nutritional burden

FAO, Zim strengthen seed certification framework
By strengthening the seed certification framework, the project aims to improve the livelihoods of farmers throughout the country.
By Obert Siamilandu Feb. 7, 2025
FAO, Zim strengthen seed certification framework

Low moisture delays planting for 2024/25 cropping season: FAO
In a statement, FAO said the El Nino-induced drought left soils dry, worsened by poor rainfall this month.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga Dec. 27, 2024
Low moisture delays planting for 2024/25 cropping season: FAO

Zimbabwe joins regional effort to regulate kapenta industry
The MCSCC Charter addresses these challenges through: Enhanced monitoring and control, regional co-operation and sustainable management.
By Obert Siamilandu Nov. 25, 2024
Zimbabwe joins regional effort to regulate kapenta industry

Govt extends YBU begging bowl
The YBUs have emerged as transformative platforms which empower rural youths to become financially independent through various agricultural initiatives and projects.
By Brent Shamu Jun. 12, 2024
Govt extends YBU begging bowl

FAO concludes national food control system evaluation
Zimbabwe joins eight countries in the region which concluded food control system assessments. Earlier this month, Uganda successfully concluded a nine-month assessment in Kampala.
By Amh Voices Mar. 8, 2024
FAO concludes national food control system evaluation

Cereal imports to put pressure on Zimdollar
FAO said the situation has been worsened by the prevailing dryness and high temperatures which is likely to impact on the 2024 yield in the country.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga Feb. 27, 2024
Cereal imports to put pressure on Zimdollar

Biodiversity loss threatens food security: FAO
Talla, however, commended Zimbabwe's efforts in mainstreaming biodiversity in its agricultural policies.
By Sharon Buwerimwe Jan. 30, 2024
Biodiversity loss threatens food security: FAO

Editorial Comment: Call for prompt action on armyworm
The rains later returned and the crops which survived began to flourish.
By Newsday Jan. 25, 2024
Editorial Comment: Call for prompt action on armyworm

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