The UNTFHS programme led to a rise in food production and enhanced food and economic security through income-generating activities.
Farmer Participatory Seed Multiplication in Rakhine State
Duration: March 2004– December 2006
Budget: US$1,450,152
Implementing Agencies: FAO
Characterized by extreme poverty, high population density, and recurring natural disasters, the programme addressed the growing problem of food insecurity by providing high-quality seeds, strengthening the capacities of local farmers, and improving the availability of locally adapted crop varieties in one of the poorest regions of the country.
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Programme Summary