Current, verified agricultural developments for this country.
Eswatini’s government urged farmers to plant early, consider drought-tolerant crop varieties, diversify production, conserve water and protect livestock as the 2026–27 season approaches amid El Niño concerns.
Source: Eswatini Positive News · Verified: 2026-10-13
Read original source →A local report describes advice for Eswatini farmers to continue cultivation while planning for forecast El Niño conditions, including careful crop choices and risk management for livestock and water.
Source: Times of Eswatini · Verified: 2026-10-13
Read original source →FAO, Eswatini’s government and SADC, with European Union support, held training on recognizing and managing Fusarium wilt. The initiative is intended to strengthen national surveillance and preventive measures protecting banana production and related livelihoods.
Source: FAO in Eswatini · Verified: 2026-10-13
Read original source →An EU-supported initiative reported training 133 livestock farmers, 58 percent of them women, while broader activities aim to build skills among farmers, agribusinesses and extension officers in sustainable rangeland management.
Source: European External Action Service (EEAS), distributed via PublicNow · Verified: 2026-10-13
Read original source →FAO and Eswatini’s Ministry of Agriculture supported training for plant-product industry stakeholders on the electronic phytosanitary certification system known as ePhyto. The initiative aims to modernize plant-health trade procedures and improve alignment with international standards.
Source: FAO in Eswatini · Verified: 2026-10-13
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