Region: Northern America
World Food Prize Laureates Say World Hunger Being Overlooked in U.S. Elections
Global: World Food Prize Laureates at the Borlaug Dialogue call on increased action against world hunger ahead of the U.S. elections.
Read MoreHarnessing Agritourism to Promote Sustainable Agrifood Systems in Albania
Europe: Supported by FAO, Albania is building capacity for agritourism to improve its agrifood system and increase prosperity in rural areas.
Read MoreFrom ‘Gateway to the West’, St. Louis Blazes New Trail as Major Agtech Hub
Northern America: Known originally as the “Gateway to the West”, St. Louis is now increasingly recognized for the flow of scientific advancement that is transforming its role into that of a major agricultural technology capital.
Read MoreGaining Momentum: Food Systems Transformation in the Decade of Action – The Borlaug Dialogue 2021
Global: Commencing on 20-22 October, in Des Moines, Iowa, the 2021 Norman E. Borlaug International Symposium, known as the Borlaug Dialogue, is set to add to this year’s momentum around transforming global food systems.
Read MoreAfricaRice Scientist Wins 2021 Borlaug Field Award for Work in Water Management for Resilient Rice Production
Global: Dr. Elliott Dossou-Yovo, a scientist and agriculture specialist who has spearheaded innovative water management systems for resilient rice production, has today been announced as the 2021 Recipient of the Norman E. Borlaug Award for Field Research and Application.
Read MoreWorld Food Prize Laureates Send Open Letter to President Biden
Global: 24 World Food Prize Laureates came together to send President Biden an open letter asking for continued U.S. leadership in ending world hunger.
Read MoreNominations Now Open for the 2022 World Food Prize
Global: Nominations are now open for the 2022 World Food Prize – the prestigious $250,000 award that recognises outstanding contributions towards ending world hunger.
Read MoreTackling Pandemic Hardships with Precision Agriculture Tools
Northern America: Precision agriculture tools can help U.S. farmers adapt amidst labour shortages, financial worries and future uncertainties brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Read MoreCarbon Sequestration – Gaining Ground
Global: The importance of conservation agriculture techniques in building soil health and sequestering carbon.
Read MoreThree Ways to Make Technology Inclusive for Smallholder Farmers
Europe: Technology can be used to make farming more inclusive, through three critical factors: setting targets, working with local partners and keeping the end-user in mind.
Read More5 Key Takeaways from the 2019 Borlaug Dialogue
Northern America: The 2019 Borlaug Dialogue concluded today with three final panels exploring the importance of building resilience against climate change and conflict – neatly wrapping up the main topics of conversation that have appeared over the last three days.
Read MoreAchieving Peace Through Agriculture: The Borlaug Dialogue 2019
Northern America: Commencing today – World Food Day – in Des Moines, Iowa, the 2019 Norman E. Borlaug International Symposium, widely known as the Borlaug Dialogue, is set to focus on the prominent global issues of food security, conflict and development.
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