Some Relief in East African Famine, But Aid Must Continue
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
U.S. Senator: Africa Continent of Tremendous Opportunity
Opening Remarks to Regional Journalists on the Margins of African Union Summit
United States Food Security Investment Will Benefit 40,000 Zambian Households
Remarks byDeputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan at the 12th National Conference on Science, Policy and the Environment
Briefing on U.S. Efforts in the Humanitarian Crisis in the Horn of Africa
Feed the Future Holds First Public-Private Partnership Technical Forum
USAID Administrator Shah's Remarks at Senator Chris Coons' Africa Conference
At 2011 Ibrahim Forum, OPIC Discusses Investments in African Agriculture
Feed the Future Highlighted at U.S.-Rwanda Meeting on Trade and Investment
Background Briefing On Secretary Clinton's West Africa Trip
Transforming African Agricultural Systems Through Sustainable Intensification: Project Design Workshops
