A weekly snapshot of how food systems, climate impacts, and policy decisions are shaping lives from Indigenous lands to classrooms and crisis zones.
A Story of Two Maize Plans—and a Better Farmer-Led Food System
With access to high-quality seeds, technical support, and new technologies, Ethiopia’s smallholder farmers are becoming more resilient to climate variations.
On the Ground with Dani Nierenberg: To Roundup or Not to Roundup
Farmers are experimenting with conservation agriculture and debating the role of fertilizers and herbicides in building resilience.
On the Ground with Dani Nierenberg: ‘Immediate and Disastrous’ Impacts from the Dismantling of USAID
With no transition time, organizations supported by USAID couldn’t prepare their staff or the communities they served for what was coming.
On the Ground with Dani Nierenberg: Why Farmers Must Be at the Table in Addis and Beyond
Too often, leaders develop and implement legislation without farmer input. That means laws that affect farmers’ daily lives are written without their lived experience in mind.
Soil First: Protecting Ethiopia’s Farmland for the Next Generation
CIMMYT is working with farmers in Ethiopia to scale sustainable intensification, an approach to boost yields and restore soil health.
Op-Ed | To Transform Food Systems, Start with Innovation
Innovation, combined with smart investments and increased political will, can bring positive impacts for farmers at scale.
Beyond Promises: At UNFSS+4, it’s Time to Take Stock—and Take Action
At the second U.N. Food Systems Summit Stocktake in Ethiopia global stakeholders will take stock of progress and explore next steps to achieve sustainable, nourishing food and agriculture systems.
Seeds for Resilience Strengthens Genebanks Across Sub-Saharan Africa
Seeds for Resilience is helping genebanks in sub-Saharan Africa safeguard vital, diverse crops to thrive in a changing climate.
Breakthrough in Locust Management: A Sustainable Solution Can Save Wildlife While Controlling Swarms
Research identifies a new approach to effectively control locusts before they threaten crops and livelihoods.
Study Finds Local Foods are the Key to Nutrition in Ethiopia
In Ethiopia local resources offer a holistic solution to address nutrient deficiencies in children.
Expanding Nutrition Initiatives in Lead-Up to U.N. Food Systems Summit
The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is playing a key role in improving the nutrition landscape in Ethiopia.
The Time is Now to End World Hunger and Transform the Food System
Roger Thurow’s inspiring essay and photo slideshow tell the story of a young Ethiopian man, Hagirso, highlighting the true costs of hunger and the lifelong impact of stunting.
Teaching Nutrition with Comics
FANRPAN is introducing nutrition to youth by tapping into empathy and enabling youth to imagine what it could be like to be in the shoes of a comic book character who is trying to make healthier food choices.
Cold Conundrum? Getting Nutritious Food to More People in Ethiopia
While agricultural production of fruits and vegetables has surged in recent decades, millions of Ethiopians are still not eating them. Children are hit the hardest by poor-quality diets, with millions suffering from growth-limiting stunting.