FAO in Syria

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10 January 2024
“The farmers were surprised and shocked. It was not easy for me to ignore the way they looked at me as a person with special needs who will provide information and good agricultural practices. Believing in myself and my capabilities to benefit everyone was my motivation to keep going as...
05 December 2023
“Now I can assess the market’s demands and my farm’s situation using SWOT analysis, then produce and promote suitable products to increase the profits. Thanks to FAO farmers business school for this mind-shifting opportunity,” Iman Al Nabhan, farmer and FBS participant in Hama governorate. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the...
30 November 2023
When Khadija received 500 kilograms fodder to feed her 15 heads of sheep, besides treating her sheep against diseases, she felt empowered to produce better quantity and quality of dairy to supply her family with food and income. “Herding is not only my only source for income, but I also truly...
23 November 2023
“I remember one woman asked me to save her newborn calf. She said to me ‘Please, whatever you need to do, don’t let my calf die.’ I did my best because I knew it would improve her living.” – Faten Jeghali, veterinarian and artificial insemination technician from rural Hama. Every day...
23 October 2023
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has collaborated with the General Organization of Remote Sensing (GORS) to launch a comprehensive training programme aimed at enhancing knowledge and skills in water resources management for about 100 specialized national technicians, providing them with a valuable opportunity to gain...