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Urban agriculture is experiencing a growth spurt

Commercial urban agriculture is transforming local vegetable supply chains and reducing reliance on global food markets. Over the past 20 years, advances in high-tech farming have turned it into a USD 5 billion industry, attracting substantial investment. A 2023 report by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) examines scalable approaches to sustainable growth in urban farming. Drawing from a global study and insights from nearly 950 stakeholders across 65 countries,

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Sharing knowledge, strengthening food security in MENA amongst Tunisian and Egyptian grain importers

In November 2024, a transformative knowledge-exchange mission brought together Tunisian and Egyptian grain importers to share expertise on improving grain storage capacity and handling efficiency. Organised by the FAO in partnership with the EBRD and hosted by the Egyptian Holding Company for Silos and Storage (EHCSS), the week-long event explored strategies crucial for regional food security. Participants included a high-level Tunisian delegation from the Office des Céréales (ODC), who engaged in discussions and site visits to modern and renovated grain

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EBRD approves new food and agribusiness strategy

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved its Food and Agribusiness Strategy 2025 (2025 Strategy). This comprehensive strategy sets a course for the sustainable transformation of the food and agribusiness sector amidst the complexities of global food systems. The new 2025 Strategy enhances and sharpens the Bank’s approach, considering the agrifood sector within the broader context of food systems. It places a greater emphasis on environmental, social, and economic sustainability, private sector engagement and partnerships within global

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Unlocking Türkiye’s AgTech potential

The FAO Investment Centre, in collaboration with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), has released a report titled “Digital Technologies for Agriculture in Türkiye.” The publication highlights how AgTech solutions – from smart irrigation to traceability and e-commerce – can boost productivity, sustainability and resilience in Türkiye’s agricultural sector. Key points: Current Landscape: Türkiye’s agricultural sector contributes 5.5% to GDP and employs 17% of the workforce but faces challenges such as resource constraints, economic volatility and climate change

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Turning sustainable agritourism in Jordan into a reality

EBRD/FAO end-of-project event recaps lessons and charts a way forward Jordan, with its rich cultural heritage, natural beauty and unique cuisine, is working towards establishing a sustainable agritourism industry. A recent end-of-project event, hosted by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), highlighted lessons from a two-year project to strengthen ties between agriculture and tourism, supported by the European Union (EU) and EBRD. Key outcomes included a roadmap

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Feeding our cities: How the COVID-19 pandemic reshaped the movement of food in urban areas

The COVID-19 pandemic reshaped urban food distribution, accelerating trends like e-commerce, home delivery, and local sourcing, while also highlighting vulnerabilities in food logistics systems. A joint report by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and FAO’s Investment Centre titled “Building Resilience in Urban Food Logistics Systems” explores how urban authorities and private sectors adapted to strengthen rural-urban food linkages and make logistics infrastructure more resilient. Based on case studies from nine cities (e.g., London, Kyiv, Istanbul) and insights

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EBRD supports expansion of APU Dairy

APU Dairy is the second-largest domestic producer of dairy products in Mongolia The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) supports Mongolia’s agribusiness sector with a US$ 20 million loan to APU Dairy, a major domestic dairy producer. The loan, complemented by up to US$ 2 million in concessional financing from the Canadian Government, will help APU Dairy expand its processing plant, acquire new equipment, and improve milk sourcing. A parallel loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) also supports

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Why investing in climate-efficient agrifood systems infrastructure matters

Is the global agrifood systems agenda missing out on an opportunity to guide sustainable public and private infrastructure investments? Today’s COP29 panel discussion led by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) zeroed in on why climate-efficient agrifood systems infrastructure investments matter – and what can be done. Representatives from multilateral financing institutions, international agencies and think tanks shared their insights during the event, which also officially launched

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FAO's plenary hall during the celebration of the 60th anniversary of FAO's Investment Centre. ©FAO/Alessandra Benedetti.

FAO’s Investment Centre celebrates 60 years of effective development partnerships

Future work targets sustainable value chain development, decarbonization, digital agriculture and innovative finance among many other areas Rome – The Investment Centre of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) celebrated 60 years of providing top-level agrifood investment support on Tuesday at a special ceremony during the World Food Forum with high-level government officials and senior leaders of major financing partners and private investors in attendance. Over its six decades, the Investment Centre has helped design more than 2,400 partner-financed projects

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From Baranja to the world

A traditional Croatian sausage goes international with a boost from Protected Geographical Indication labels In recent years, traditional foods have gained recognition on the global stage, with Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) labels playing a crucial role in preserving culinary heritage and boosting local economies. One notable example is the Baranjski kulen, a traditional Croatian sausage that has found international acclaim, due in part to the support from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the European

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