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World Food Safety Day 2025: FAO partners with Eswatini to enhance food safety governance
07/06/2025
FAO highlights collaboration with Eswatini on World Food Safety Day to strengthen food safety legislation and build capacity for sustainable agrifood systems amid rising public health and environmental challenges.

FAO and the Ministry of Agriculture focus on Water Management with the launch of the new Irrigation Master Plan
01/04/2025
Manzini – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has partnered with the Ministry of Agriculture to launch the Irrigation Master Plan, at The George Hotel, in Manzini.

FAO strengthens climate-resilient agrifood systems through baby vegetable training
07/03/2025
Manzini, Eswatini – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the National Agricultural Marketing Board (NAMBOARD) and the Ministry of Agriculture, successfully conducted a training workshop on baby vegetable production.

FAO concludes annual planning meeting on a high note
14/02/2025
The FAO Subregional Coordinator for Southern Africa Patrice Talla Takoukam (4th L), and Assistant FAO Representative Howard Mbuyisa captured during the Annual Planning Meeting for FAO Eswatini country-office, which was held from the 12th – 15th February 2025, at Royal Villas, Ezulwini.
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FAO Hands Over The National Geo-Observatory Lab Furniture and Equipment
11/02/2025
The FAO Subregional Coordinator for Southern Africa and FAO Representative (FAOR) Patrice Talla looks on during the official handover of the National Geo-Observatory Lab furniture and IT equipment. The event was held at the Municipal Council of Manzini.

Why pulses matter and why we celebrate World Pulses Day on 10 February
10/02/2025
By Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Assistant Director-General and Regional Representative for Africa Abebe Haile-Gabriel and FAO Director of the Plant Production and Protection Division Yurdi Yasmi.

Transforming food safety and sustainability: FAO launches the ACE programme in Eswatini
10/12/2024
Ezulwini: In a groundbreaking collaboration between the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Ministry of Agriculture, the Agriculture and Capacity Enhancement (ACE) Programme.....

Eswatini Prime Minister lauds FAO’s support in agrifood systems transformation – Agriculture Business and Investment Forum
24/09/2024
Mbabane – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has supported the Government of Eswatini to launch the Agriculture Business and Investment Forum, held from 18th - 19th September 2024, in Manzini. The event......

Unleashing the potential of coffee in Eswatini: A catalyst for socio-economic development
25/07/2024
Mbabane, Eswatini – The Deputy FAO Representative for Eswatini, Zimbabwe, and Lesotho, Louis Muhigirwa, has wrapped up a two-week mission focusing on the promising coffee sector in Eswatini. His visit included a field exploration......
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In the Kingdom of Eswatini, FAO concludes an evaluation of the national food control system
15/12/2023
Ezulwini - The Eswatini National Plant Health Inspection Services (NaPHIS), working in collaboration with the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat, and other partners – including the.......

Swaziland looks to a revitalized agriculture sector
16/06/2016
In a major effort to revitalize agriculture in the Kingdom of Eswatini, the European Union and FAO have helped over 20,000 smallholder farmers produce more, higher-quality food and connect with new markets. Agriculture is on its way to become a key driver of Swaziland’s development.