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As temperatures rise, so too does our need for diverse crops
Drought is the number one cause of agricultural production loss. This is why IFAD supports small-scale farmers as they grow crops that are resilient, but often neglected.
The UN’s agricultural development fund invests US$7.96 billion in poorest rural communities to grow the world’s food: 2022 annual report
In 2022, despite conflict, climate change and the continued stresses of the COVID-19 pandemic which threatened the food security and livelihoods of millions of rural people, IFAD invested US$7.96 billion in rural areas in the world’s poorest countries, according to its annual report released today.
IFAD Annual Report 2022
The Annual Report provides milestones and highlights from IFAD’s work during 2022. Readers can learn how IFAD is supporting rural people to build their resilience to the crises of today and tomorrow, and of the different initiatives that will put us in a position to achieve even greater impact.
Agricultural programmes are key to food security and dietary diversity
Agricultural programmes are key to food security and dietary diversity in rural areas, we must continue investing in them.
New Zealand contributes US$3.57 million to IFAD to enhance resilience of Pacific island communities through climate smart agriculture
IFAD and the Government of New Zealand signed a NZD 5.75 million (USD 3.57 million) agreement to support Pacific communities to ensure sustainable access to water and healthy diets.