Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: Development Aid Plummets, Rwanda Protects Farmland, Bangladesh Launches New Farmers’ Card

New data reveal a concerning drop in development aid, Rwanda is protecting Kigali’s farmland, and Bangladesh has launched a new Farmers Card to connect producers with key resources.

IFAD Boosts Investments in Rwanda Nut Company’s Farmers

Macadamia farmers stand to gain from a new partnership focused on sustainable agriculture and farmers livelihoods.

Funding for the Future of Rwandan Food and Nutrition Needs

Investments in the future of Rwanda’s food systems are not only addressing the immediate needs of communities, but also their longterm resilience.

College Students Recycle Waste into Sustainable Fertilizer for Rural Farmers

Five college students won $5,000 at this year’s @WegePrize for their plan to recycle waste into sustainable fertilizer. The group projects that their organic fertilizer will cut costs for rural farmers by 35 percent.