What We Can Learn From Degrowth to Transform Global Food Systems
Global: Degrowth, downscaling of excess production and emissions, offers better soil health, environmental and good nutrition benefits.
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Innovating Potato Farming Through Apical Cuttings
Africa & Middle East: Agriculture students at Rift Valley National Polytechnic have pioneered a sustainable method for propagating potatoes using rooted apical cuttings.
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Why Profitable Irrigation is Key to Producing More Food
Global: Smallholder irrigation schemes can transform farming to produce more food. They can also support more jobs and improve farmers’ livelihoods.
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Vaccinated Day-Old Chicks Bring Transformational Change for Africa’s Farmers
Africa & Middle East: Increasing the accessibility of fully vaccinated day-old chicks has raised smallholder awareness of their value, including reducing losses.
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Codex: The Hidden Hand Facilitating Trade
Global: The Codex Alimentarius (Codex), established as part of a baseline agreement on trade, is helping to ameliorate nation-by-nation differences.
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Women as Key Agents of Change to Agriculture, Food and Nutrition
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Nominations Now Open for the 2025 Rebecca Waah Recognition Awards
Global: The Climate Smart Agriculture Youth Network Global (GCSAYN) has opened nominations for the 2025 Rebecca Waah Recognition Awards.
Read MoreAfrica & Middle East
Transforming Africa’s Agriculture Needs Substantial Investments in Innovation and Technology
Africa & Middle East: Prioritising investments in innovation will help African leaders to achieve sustainable food production, economic growth and resilience, argues Hamady Diop.
Read MoreAsia
Pesticide Waste: Symposium Paves the Way for Circular Agriculture in Vietnam’s Food System
Asia: A symposium of 50 global experts has emphasised the need for a circular economy in managing empty pesticide containers in Vietnam and beyond.
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How Europe’s Youth Are Leading Sustainable Food Solutions
Europe: Europe’s food system is being transformed, with young innovators leading the charge in tackling sustainability and food waste challenges.
Read MoreLatin America & the Caribbean
Clean Energy Powers Rural Resilience in Cuba
Latin America & the Caribbean: By turning to clean energy, small-scale farmers in Cuba are creating resilient food systems and protecting the planet we all depend on.
Read MoreNorth America
How Digital Marketplaces Are Empowering Small-Scale Farmers and Rural Communities
Northern America: Farmers often rely on farmers’ markets with logistical challenges. Digital marketplaces offer new, efficient ways to sell directly to consumers.
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Three Ways to Help Tech-Savvy Youth Transform Agriculture
Global: Global agriculture needs to be revamped to enable tech-savvy youth become successful agripreneurs focused on maximising food production.
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