Smallholder Support Programme News Today

FAO’s Nabta programme is helping entrepreneurs kick start agri-ventures

A Syrian livestock keeper’s invention helps his neighbours maintain their income for the winter months

FAO in Syria improves smallholder breeders’ livestock production Format Livestock production is vital in the Syrian Arab Republic to sustain food availability. Livestock breeders – the vast majority of whom maintain a small number of animals - are constantly seeking ways to increase and protect their assets, increase milk and meat production, and generate a good income. Unfortunately, in this time of crisis, breeders have lacked access to fodder and veterinary services, which has impeded t...