Some Relief in East African Famine, But Aid Must Continue
Research
Feed the Future’s research continues to advance and scale a pipeline of innovations, tools and approaches designed to improve agriculture, food security, resilience and nutrition priorities in the face of complex, dynamic challenges around the world. Through unique partnerships with U.S. universities, we strengthen the capacity of research in our partner countries.
Fish Breeding Technology in Bangladesh Offers Convenience and Quality to Farmers and Consumers
Cryopreservation — preserving and storing the sperm cells of fish — helps maintain valuable genetic material and supports the growing aquaculture sector in the country… Read more
Bangladesh
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
Harnessing gender-inclusive research to improve cowpea crops in Africa
Men and women have different preferences about the types of cowpeas they grow, and a Feed the Future project is using data to make them a reality. With more frequent droughts as a result of climate change, Feed the Future’s Innovation Lab for Crop Improvement is developing climate-resilient cowpeas so smallholder farmers can continue to grow this staple. Read More
Malawi
Forward-thinking inventors in Africa compete in food safety challenge
The EatSafe Innovation Challenge offers participants a $10,000 prize for developing products for use in traditional food markets and supply chains. Oyeyemi Fadairo,… Read more
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
