Tag: agriculture
Empowering Women Farmers in India for Equal Opportunities and Growth
Asia: India's pivotal role in the G20, emphasizing women-led development, fosters inclusive growth and climate resilience towards global change.
Read MoreThai Farmers Enter Virtual Reality to Learn Safety Practices
Asia: The adoption of virtual reality has helped farmers get practical training on how to protect their crops safely as good stewards of the land.
Read MoreTailor-Made Food and Agriculture Policies: Newly Launched Guide on Taxes, Subsidies, and GM Crops
Global: A new tool empowers governments to enhance food policies, tailored to their unique needs for healthier diets and resource conservation.
Read MoreThe State and Future of Africa’s Food Systems: A Conversation with Dr John Ulimwengu
Africa & Middle East: Dr John Ulimwengu discusses a new report on Africa's food systems – their current status, the future and opportunities.
Read MoreSwaminathan: My Hero, My Mentor
Asia: Dr Channa Prakash highlights the work of M.S. Swaminathan as an agricultural scientist, author of the Green Revolution and more.
Read MoreDisasters Have Cost Agriculture $3.8 Trillion Over the Last 30 Years, According to a New FAO Report
Global: A new FAO flagship report entitled “The impact of disasters on agriculture and food security” brings the first-ever global estimation of the impact of disasters on agricultural production focused on crops and livestock.
Read MoreMore for Less: Preserving Water in Agriculture
Global: With the global population on the rise, sustainable water management is critical to produce more food with less water.
Read MoreNavigating the Policy Puzzle of Incoherency and Conflicting Outcomes
Africa & Middle East: The Africa Climate Summit (ACS) and Africa Climate Week (ACW), alongside the Africa Food System Summit (AGRF), highlighted the crucial need for a sustainable and nature-positive transformation in food production.
Read MoreHow Improved Crop Breeding is Shaping the World’s Youth
Global: Better crops are central to the welfare of youth, particularly in low- and middle-income countries across Africa, Asia and Latin America.
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 MorePlanting the Roots of Peace: Humanitarian Heidi Kühn Wins 2023 World Food Prize for Restoring Agriculture to De-Mined Land in Former War Zones
Global: Heidi Kühn of the United States will receive the 2023 World Food Prize for her farmer-focused development model that revitalizes farmland, food security, livelihoods, and resilience after devastating conflict.
Read MoreForward-Thinking Farming: Regenerative Agriculture in Eastern Africa
Africa & Middle East: Regenerative farming techniques can benefit farmers and the environment long term.
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