The #STOSARII training kicks off the #ValueChains component & experts are being equipped with tools like Sector Development Plan Agreements, inclusive aggregation & AI to build climate-smart, inclusive value chains driving: Productivity🌱Market access📈Economic opportunities💼

📦🌾Strengthening agri-food value chains for a more resilient & food secure Southern Africa region. #SADC countries, technical experts & private sector partners are in Pretoria for training on Innovative #Valuechain Development through the #EU 🇪🇺funded #STOSARII Project.

The #STOSARII training kicks off the #ValueChains component & experts are being equipped with tools like Sector Development Plan Agreements, inclusive aggregation & AI to build climate-smart, inclusive value chains driving: Productivity 🌱Market access📈 Economic opportunities💼

Today FAOR Dr Babagana Ahmadu is with Former FAO ADG HE Bukar Tijani. Attending the IFAT Africa convention on Solutions for Water. #WaterIsLife

85% of the world’s youth live where agrifood systems are a key sector. But barriers hold them back. The opportunities in agrifood systems are huge, but only if we work with young people to unlock them. More 👉 doi.org/10.4060/cd5886… #MoveFoodForward #YouthSkillsDay

FAO Relocation Committee meeting with the FAOR, to oversee planning, coordination and implementation of the Resilience Hub Office relocation alongside the FAO Representation in Pretoria.

1 Day to Go 🚨 It’s almost here! Tomorrow, with support from Food and Agriculture Organization & SADC Parliamentary Forum parliamentarians from across SADC unite to fight hunger & transform food systems. Join us online for this landmark event: 📍 22–24 July | 🖥️ Hybrid Format #SADCPF #FoodSecurity #RightToFood

🎙️“Parliamentarians have a pivotal role in building inclusive, resilient agrifood systems.” At the SADC Parliamentary Forum–Food and Agriculture Organization RtF training, Babagana Ahmadu urged leaders to anchor the #RightToFood in law—driving lasting change across borders and generations. 🌍

Partner Voices |FAOSouthAfrica UNICEF South Africa WHO South Africa, and the @PandemicFund—shared powerful remarks during the launch, reaffirming their commitment to supporting South Africa’s pandemic preparedness and response efforts.

Panel in Session | Experts from National Department of Health NICD World Health Organization (WHO) UNICEF South Africa FAOSouthAfrica Jhpiego South Africa, Department of Agriculture & Department of Forestry, Fisheries & Environment discussed what it takes to strengthen South Africa’s pandemic readiness. The panel underscored the

Seeking safe and profitable #investments💰in the SADC Secretariat region to advance #agrifood_systems transformation💧🚜🏭💱📊🍲? 📲 Join us 🗓️10–12 September 2025 🌍 If you wish to attend in person in Harare🇿🇼 ✍️ email [email protected] to request your invitation #SouthernAfrica

We have moved to @UNinSouthAfrica & FAOSouthAfrica are partnering with the SA Chefs Association to launch a recipe book celebrating South Africa’s Indigenous crops. Promoting nutrition, climate resilience & local heritage through food. #IndigenousFoods #FoodSecurity

Day 2 in the kitchen with FAO South Africa, uninsouthafrica & SA Chefs Association! We’re cooking meals with indigenous crops – packed with health benefits, rich in nutrition & more environmentally sustainable. #IndigenousFoods #FoodSecurity #faosouthafrica #SAChefs

📢 We are proud to support the #SADC Food and Nutrition Technical Steering Committee meeting in Johannesburg this week to advance strategies to combat malnutrition and strengthen food security across the region. #STOSARII #FoodSecurity #Nutrition #ZeroHunger 🌍🍛

[Happening Today📍] National Department of Agriculture is hosting a 3-day #ProducerSupportWorkshop in partnership with FAOSouthAfrica, provincial agriculture departments & key stakeholders to co-create a producer platform: 🌱 e-vouchers for subsidised inputs, 📋 producer register, 📊 real-time

Veterinary facilities & animal health orgs in South Africa are invited to host Animal Health Technicians through short work placements Oct 2025 - Mar 2026. Support rural services, empower entrepreneurs & strengthen #OneHealth. Apply by 12 Sept 2025 bit.ly/3UQ63Jy

Call for veterinary facilities and animal health organizations to host and mentor Animal Health Technicians for work placements in South Africa. With a 3-week placement, your organization can strengthen rural animal healthcare bit.ly/3UQ63Jy

The FAOZA, in collaboration with the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), held an inception meeting to develop an Science Technology and Innovation Roadmap in support of the Decadal Plan implementation.

Dr. Babagana Ahmadu is attending the #G20 Food Security Task Force Meeting. Food and Agriculture Organization remains steadfast in supporting global efforts to strengthen food security and sustainable food systems. #G20FoodSecurity #ZeroHunger

Day 2️⃣ | Dr. Babagana Ahmadu continues engagements at the #G20 Food Security Task Force Meeting. FAO continues to champion global initiatives aimed at strengthening food security and creating sustainable food systems for all. 🌍🤝 #G20FoodSecurity #ZeroHunger