agriculture
Food insecurity made worse by Putin’s war, not sanctions
Russian military forces have bombed fields and destroyed transport systems that allow Ukraine to export its agricultural goods worldwide.
U.S. supports countries amid Putin’s food crisis
The U.S. is providing hundreds of millions of dollars to help people in Africa facing food shortages worsened by Putin's war against Ukraine.
U.S. to tackle food insecurity during U.N. events
Armed conflict, climate crises and supply chain delays are among main causes of food insecurity. Learn more about U.S. food relief efforts.
World Food Prize winner takes on food security, climate crisis
Since the early 1980s, Cynthia Rosenzweig has helped more than 90 countries prepare for the climate crisis. Learn more here.
Farmcraft: Teaching agriculture through esports
Students around the world are competing in the interactive video game Farmcraft and learning about farming in a changing environment.
Addressing hunger in El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras
Learn how U.S. programs in El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras helped farmers boost incomes and tackle food insecurity.
Supporting fruit growers in Central Asia
USAID is helping fruit growers in Central Asia increase their harvests with modern techniques. Read about three successful orchards.
Want healthier soil? Don’t plow.
Climate change has farmers concerned over diminishing water and soil resources. One remedy they are discovering is conservation tillage.
Ending hunger: 60 years of U.S. action
2021 marks the 60th anniversary of the U.S. Agency for International Development. Take a look at the agency's efforts to end hunger