Wednesday
October 14
2026

EU and IFAD Launch EUR 14 Million ATHAZ Programme to Boost Climate-Resilient Horticulture in Zimbabwe and Southern Africa

The European Union (EU) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) today launched the Agroecological Transitions for Horticulture in Arid Zones (ATHAZ) programme, a EUR 14 million EU-funded initiative that will support smallholder famers in Zimbabwe, Zambia and Botswana to develop more resilient, productive and profitable horticulture systems.

Photo courtesy of Bioversity International.

Source: European Union (link opens in a new window)

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Agriculture, Environment, Investing
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climate change, partnerships, smallholder farmers, sustainable business