In Malawi, a new app helps farmers to organise their finances and ensures that they have funds available when they are most needed – during planting season

Almost 800 million people still suffer from chronic hunger. One widespread assumption is that when people go hungry, there is not enough to eat. But it is not that simple

The Global Forum on Agricultural Research and Innovation changes its acronym to underline inclusion and fairness

Smallholder farmers are central to achieving food security. The UN organisation IFAD supports them with funds, access to markets and training

In order to ensure global food security, it is important to stop the loss of crop diversity. Seed banks play a central role

Spiking food prices call for agricultural policymaking rather than macroeconomic management. In view of the climate crisis, challenges have increased

Groundwater offers considerable opportunities for socio-economic development, particularly in agriculture. The BGR is helping partner countries exploit this resource

The global food system both contributes to climate change and is threatened by it

In Kenya’s Turkana County, the climate crisis is wreaking havoc. Severe droughts, disappearing water sources and dwindling livestock are driving the Turkana people to the brink of famine. Local organisations are trying to achieve food security

In Ghana, female farmers are essential for ensuring food security and nutrition, but they often face systemic challenges