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Are countries ready for the fall armyworm?
Fall armyworm is one of the most dangerous plant pests in the world, feeding on
December 29, 2021
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From IT, Alex found a home in pig farming
It’s 5:00am in rural Kiambu County, just outside the Kenyan capital of Nairobi. A cacophony
December 21, 2021
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New report shows Africa’s growing hunger crisis
A new, interactive digital report shows that the number of hungry people in Africa continues to
December 16, 2021
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Turkana plan to be a leading groundnut producer
The Turkana County Government with the support of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the
December 7, 2021
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Carla Mucavi, the FAO Representative in Kenya talks about the drought affecting the region
Carla Mucavi, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nation’s Representative in Kenya, stresses
November 29, 2021
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New momentum and energy on agri-food systems hailed despite crises
The World Food Day 2021 celebrations were held with a global event where participants noted
October 18, 2021
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World cereal production expected to lag behind global consumption
World food commodity prices rose in September, led by tightening supply conditions and robust demand
October 12, 2021
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FAO calls for a greater focus on heading off food crises before they strike
Advances in technology and data now allow us to predict and anticipate many disasters before
September 13, 2021
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Uganda & FAO to strengthen collaboration in the Agriculture Sector
Uganda Agriculture Minister Hon Frank Tumwebaze has rallied the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) to
August 3, 2021
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7 billion trees outside forests in Africa reported for the first time in a new data survey
A data collection and analysis initiative led by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the
July 15, 2021
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Tana River County receives first fully equipped land registry
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the European Union (EU)
June 25, 2021
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Veterinary training in Nakuru
Nakuru County is hosting the first cohort of 25 veterinary officers for a months training
June 14, 2021
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Global demand for tea increased during the COVID-19 pandemic
Global demand for tea has seen a remarkable increase during the COVID-19 pandemic, providing a
May 24, 2021
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A high-tech response is helping countries win the battle against Desert Locusts
For the unsuspecting farmer, the Desert Locust is a formidable enemy. These wretched pests have
May 11, 2021
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Encouraging microbes to work for us
In 1826, the genial French gastronome Brillat-Savarin penned the phrase “Tell me what you eat,
April 23, 2021
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Biopesticides for locust control to save the environment
For over a year now, East Africa has been going through a massive Desert Locust
April 12, 2021
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Five ways nuclear technology is improving agriculture and food security
Some of the most innovative ways of improving agricultural practices involve nuclear technology. Using isotopes
April 2, 2021
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What water means for one farmer, once a migrant now a returnee, in Kenya
Water. For all people, it means health, hygiene and hydration. For the spiritual, it can
March 27, 2021
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Farming changes life for youth in Central African Republic
Whilst studying for his business degree, Emmanuel had dreams of being an entrepreneur and earning
March 1, 2021
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FAO donates vaccines
Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) of Livestock and fisheries Madam Linah Jebii Kilimo officiated the handing
February 5, 2021
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Funding shortfalls threaten continued locust fight – FAO
A locust fighting force assembled by countries in East Africa to combat an invasion of the crop-devouring
January 23, 2021
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We are ready for the second wave of locusts invasion- Munya
Kenya is battling the second wave of Desert locust invasion which entered from Ethiopia and
January 21, 2021
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Working towards the eradication of Peste des petits ruminants disease
Globally, the number of outbreaks of Peste des petits ruminants (PPR), also known as sheep
January 15, 2021
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In East Africa, a race to outsmart locusts with drones and data
While the eyes of the world are on the novel coronavirus, East Africa continues to
January 6, 2021
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FAO to scale up response to Fall Armyworm as pest continues to spread
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is increasing efforts aimed at
January 2, 2021
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UN agencies’ alarm at worsening hunger in South Sudan
Three United Nations organizations are calling for immediate humanitarian access to parts of South Sudan’s
December 22, 2020
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Desert locusts pose a new threat to food security
A new generation of Desert Locust swarms is threatening agricultural and pastoral livelihoods and the
December 17, 2020
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Locusts sighted in Taita Taveta as the second wave of invasion looms
A new wave of locust invasion is looming with swarms sighted in Taita Taveta county.
November 23, 2020
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New FAO Kenya representative
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) has a new Representative in
November 17, 2020
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Questions and Answers with Keith Cressman, FAO’s Senior Locust Forecasting Officer
Why are we seeing a resurgence of Desert Locust in the Horn of Africa and
October 30, 2020
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