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ProjectEmergency Assistance for Vulnerable Small-Scale Farmers Affected by El Niño-Induced Drought - TCP/SAF/3604 and TCP/SAF/3801 2022
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No results found.Between 2015 and 2016 South Africa faced some of the worst droughts to have hit the country in decades These droughts were induced by El Niño, a climate pattern that results in the warming of surface waters in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean, in turn causing a decrease in water availability in the form of rain and discharge into rivers An estimated 6 291 900 people across South Africa are estimated to have been affected by this drought More specifically, smallholder farmers, who are dependent upon agriculture for their livelihoods, and individuals with lower socio economic status were most vulnerable to the adverse effects of the droughts Furthermore, the production of maize and livestock was significantly impacted, with the decrease in production resulting in rising food costs. -
ProjectEmergency Support for Small-Scale Farmers Affected by Floods in the Southern Region of Malawi in 2019 - TCP/MLW/3703 2022
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No results found.The majority of the population of Malawi depends on rainfed smallholder agriculture The country is extremely vulnerable to the impacts of climate change and climatic shocks, which are increasing in intensity, frequency and unpredictability, making climate resilience ever more vital to safeguard its development gains and secure a more prosperous future Agriculture plays an important role in the economy and vital for the livelihoods of most Malawians, including for national food self sufficiency and household food and nutrition security The agricultural sector is dominated by crops, while other sub sectors, such as livestock and fisheries, are comparatively small and their share of employment is much higher than their contribution to gross domestic product These are an important source of food and nutrition policy The project focused on responding to the severe weather system formed off the eastern coast of Mozambique, which affected Malawi with heavy rain and strong winds and eventually intensified into Cyclone Idai which struck Malawi a second time Floods not only devastated infrastructure for agricultural production (such as land and drainage systems), but also crops and livestock rearing and productive infrastructure, which was partially or totally destroyed Most farmers reported total or partial loss of crops, death of animals and pest and disease outbreaks The consequences for the country were disastrous, causing mass displacement of people and affecting 15 districts and 2 cities. -
ProjectEnhancing the Productivity, Profitability and Livelihoods of Small and Medium-Scale Producers in Oman - UTF/OMA/024/OMA 2024
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No results found.Oman Economic Vision 2020 places emphasis on enhancing the role of the agricultural sector in achieving sustainable development and food security. In line with its predecessor Vision 2020, the country’s Vision 2040 supports the role of the agriculture sector in economic diversification, as well as the achievement of sustainable development and food security in the country. Vision 2040 emphasizes the importance of growing and diversifying agricultural production using modern technology and enhancing food security.In order to achieve this vision, the Oman’s Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources (MAFWR) recognized the need to reorient and capacitate the country’s agricultural extension system in the country. Specifically, the Ministry identified the need to develop its capacity to lead the planning, management and implementation of efficient market-oriented advisory services and to promote agricultural innovation in the country. In this context, the Government of Oman requested FAO’s support in strengthening the extension and related support service system, and developing its capacity to respond to farmers’ needs, addressing demands for increased productivity, profitability and market orientation within the agricultural sector, with specific focus on locally produced horticultural crops in Al-Batinah region. The project aimed to reorient extension and related support services in line with national development priorities, contributing to increasing productivity, profitability and improving the livelihoods of small and medium-scale men and women producers.
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