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Data and Reports

The AIMS system provides analytical insights on 12 thematic areas, namely crops, livestock, aquaculture & fisheries, forestry, agricultural input, socioeconomics,

System Modules

Currently, the data content for the SADC AIMS, which can be expanded as required, covers a range of thematic areas, including; information on crop an

STOSAR II Project

The second phase of the project Support Towards the Operationalization of the SADC Regional Agricultural Policy (STOSAR II) is implemented by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in partnership with the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and funded by the…

Market Access - Animal Health
Agricultural Information Management System
Market Access – Plant Health

SADC AIMS Resources

Promoting Sustainable access to markets for the Southern African Devel…
Resource Type: Policy Briefs
Improving implementation of the systems approach for pest risk managem…
Resource Type: Policy Briefs
Key sanitary and phytosanitary issues constraining the efficient movem…
Resource Type: Policy Briefs
EUFMD: Exploring animal health solutions for farmers
EUFMD: Sustainable Business through Training for Veterinary Paraprofes…
FAO: Desert locusts: Are we winning the fight?
FAO: Plant health key to safeguarding food
EUFMD: Biosecurity: Visiting a premises suspected of FMD

Latest News

Safeguarding Livelihoods amid a FMD Outbreak

Conrad Lifatila, a small-scale livestock farmer in the Zambezi region of Namibia, never thought that his cattle would survive to see this day after

Supporting Tanzania Avocado Producers to Meet South Africa’s Export Standards

For over 10 years, Tanzania has tried to gain access to the avocado market in South Africa.

Strengthening Capacities of SADC Member States to High Impact Animal Diseases

The livestock sub-sector of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region is growing faster than most components of the agricultural eco

Generating Real-time, Reliable, Agricultural Data

In solving any type of problem, historical information is key.

FAO and SADC Facilitate Development of National Pest Management Strategies

Transboundary plant pests and diseases continue to affect the production of food crops in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region

AIMS workshop participants from SADC Member States
AIMS Training Equips SADC Countries to Address Data Gaps in the Agricultural Sector

The agricultural sector in Southern Africa is one of the most important economic drivers in the region, accounting for nearly 30%

Honourable Fidelis Molao, Botswana's Ministry of Agriculture
Botswana Agriculture Joint Sector Review Validated

A Path to Transformative Agricultural Growth and Prosperity

Namibian Agriculture Stakeholders during the JSR Validation meeting
Namibia Agriculture Joint Sector Review Unveils Growth and Collaboration Opportunities

Namibia's inaugural Agriculture Joint Sector Review (JSR) validation meeting in Windhoek celebrated agricultural achievements whi

FAO, EU and SADC launch EUR 10 million initiative to accelerate the implementation of the SADC Regional Agricultural Policy

Gaborone, Botswana – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in partnership with the Southern African D

FAO strengthening SADC's capacity to adopt the GeNS ePhyto Solution

Johannesburg – SADC Member States have strengthened their capacity to implement the International Plant Protection Convention’s (I

Zimbabwe launches STOSAR II project to boost agricultural production and market access

Harare - The Government of Zimbabwe, in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the So

Lesotho launches STOSAR II to strengthen agriculture and food systems

The Government of Lesotho, in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the Southern African Development

Mozambique launches STOSAR II to strengthen agriculture and agrifood systems

MOZAMBIQUE – The Government of Mozambique, through the Ministry of Agriculture, Environment and Fisheries (MAAP), in partnership w

Namibia strengthens agricultural data systems through SADC AIMS alignment workshop

Swakopmund, Namibia – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations  (FAO) and Namibia’s Ministry of Agricultur

Namibia Strengthens Fruit Fly Management to Protect Horticultural Exports

Aussenkehr, //Karas Region – Namibia has taken a major step toward protecting its horticultural sector and expanding internat

Malawi launches STOSAR II to strengthen agricultural systems

The Government of Malawi, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the Southern African Development

Strengthening agroecological transition and agro-processing to drive resilient value chains in Southern Africa

Gaborone – Strengthening agrifood systems in Southern Africa requires more than technical solutions.

Upcoming Events

Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe
Strengthening Agricultural Data Systems Workshop
Gaborone, Botswana
Workshop: Assessment of Agricultural Information Systems for SADC AIMS Integration