Category: Market Access
Breakthroughs in Crop Breeding That Boost Food Security Likely in Next 20 Years, Says Global Seed Sector
Global: According to a survey of the global seed sector, new plant breeding breakthroughs are likely to boost food security in the next 20 years.
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Enabling Market Systems to Tackle Gender Inequality in Agriculture
Africa & Middle East: Gender and agricultural experts at Practical Action lay out how market systems can create social inclusion across farming communities.
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Ensuring Crop Science Serves Smallholders: A Conversation with Joe Cornelius
Africa & Middle East: As Gates Ag One formally announces the opening of its headquarters, Farming First spoke with CEO Joe Cornelius about the organisation's mission.
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German President Visits Sustainable Rice Farmers in Thailand
Asia: In early 2024, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier saw the transformative power of innovative approaches in rice farming while visiting the Inclusive Sustainable Rice Landscapes (ISRL) project sites.
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Sustainability Standards in Trade: How Can Developing Countries Benefit?
Global: Focusing on local standards can improve the adoption of Voluntary Sustainability Standards in developing countries, says UNCTAD's research.
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The Key Role of Trade in Strengthening Food Security in Latin America and the Caribbean
Latin America & the Caribbean: Intraregional trade can greatly minimise food supply shocks driven by geopolitical challenges and natural disasters in Latin America and the Carri, says IFPRI's new report.
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Trade Negotiations Have a Key Role in Addressing Food Security
Global: Trade negotiations can help to establish equitable food markets, reducing global hunger and mitigating climate change, says WTO's DDG Jean-Marie-Paugam.
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How Digital Innovation Will Unlock the Potential of Africa’s Livestock Producers
Africa & Middle East: New animal health platforms are being developed to unleash the commercial potential of livestock producers in Sub-Saharan Africa.
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Study Reveals Farmer Knowledge on Antibiotics Risks
Africa & Middle East: A CABI-led study has discovered livestock farmers in Kenya have considerable knowledge of the different aspects of antibiotics risks – including antimicrobial resistance.
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Women Agripreneurs Need Gender-Responsive Interventions
Global: Promoting women’s engagement in agribusiness can be an important factor in their empowerment. Learn how from a new CGIAR Gender Impact Platform evidence explainer.
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Climate-Resilient Farming Success for Rwandan Refugees and Farmers
Africa & Middle East: A climate-resilient farming project by Practical Action shows how refugees and local farmers in Rwanda are reducing hunger and combating climate change through regenerative agriculture.
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Optimising Agrifood Systems: A Recipe for Youth Employment in Africa
Africa & Middle East: A recent Malabo Montpellier Panel report shares how Africa's agrifood system offers untapped employment and entrepreneurship opportunities for Africa's youth.
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