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🌱 Plants are a vital source of food & nutrition. Yet, the destruction of natural habitats & ecosystems has left both plants & human well-being at risk. Monday is International #PlantHealthDay. via Food and Agriculture Organization fao.org/plant-health-d…



🐝 Without bees & other pollinators, much of our food wouldn't exist! Through the PlantTreaty, we help conserve the crop diversity that pollinators rely on, protecting food systems for future generations. Intl. Bee Day ➡️ bit.ly/3GNvacd #Seeds #WorldBeeDay Food and Agriculture Organization



With funding cuts and millions of people at risk, investing in agriculture is more vital than ever. Food and Agriculture Organization supports farmers—the frontline defenders against hunger—to rebuild lives and restore hope. Agriculture is survival. #EmergenciesCantWait

Strengthening Namibia’s agrifood systems starts with understanding our soil.🧪🌱 MAWLR NAMIBIA officials were trained in accurate soil sampling under SSC Phase 2. With hands-on demos, the training boosted soil health knowledge for sustainable farming. 🔗 bit.ly/4kj1nGx



The Global Report on Food Crises reveals a staggering reality: 295 million people in 53 countries/territories faced high levels of acute food insecurity in 2024. At Food and Agriculture Organization we know that #AgricultureCan be the solution, but we need the right support. #FightFoodCrises #GRFC2025


🚨 INVITATION TO BID Food and Agriculture Organization invites proposals for Advisory Services for FSC Certified Charcoal Production & Biomass Value Chain Development under the DSL-IP Namibia Project (Etosha/Oshikoto). 🗓️ Deadline: 06 June 2025 📎 Apply: ungm.org/Public/Notice




🐝 Happy #WorldBeeDay! Bees are vital to our food, ecosystems & health. But they’re under threat: 🦠 Pathogens ☠️ Pesticides 🔥 Climate change 🧬 Antimicrobial resistance Learn how Food and Agriculture Organization promotes sustainable beekeeping and protect bee health🌎! ➡️ doi.org/10.4060/cb5353…

🫖 Tea is one of the world's most popular beverages, consumed by people all across the globe. Wednesday's #InternationalTeaDay is an opportunity to celebrate the cultural significance, health benefits & economic importance of tea. fao.org/international-… via Food and Agriculture Organization





A recent #SWMProgramme Legal Analysis Workshop reviewed Namibia’s wildlife, land, and food safety laws to strengthen conservation efforts and community rights 🌿⚖️ Food and Agriculture Organization, Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, MAWLR NAMIBIA & partners are working together for a better environment & a better life 🇳🇦

