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Borlaug Dialogues Round-up: A better way to feed the world
Global: After a day orienting food security experts from around the world on the interconnected challenges of climate change, COVID-19, global conflict and more, the second day of the Borlaug Dialogue began to delve deeper into the agricultural development landscape with a keynote speech from Samantha Power, administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).
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Gaining 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.
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Nominations 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.
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Norman Borlaug, FoodShots and the Next 50 Years of Food Systems Transformation
Global: Reflections on the 2020 Borlaug Dialogue and what is needed to achieve a more efficient, sustainable and inclusive food system.
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Nominations Now Open for the 2021 World Food Prize
Global: Nominations are now open for the 2021 World Food Prize – a prestigious international award recognising the accomplishments of individuals working to end global hunger.
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5 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.
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Achieving 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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Growing Vegetables: How Better Vegetable Farming Drives Real Growth
Asia: Better vegetable seeds and farming practices can lead to greater yields, higher value, and improved global health.
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2017 in Review: Ten Top Moments from Farming First
Global: Join Farming First as we look back on some of the most important moments throughout the year, featuring many of our supporters and partners.
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Securing Africa’s Farming Future: Where Are the Youth?
Africa & Middle East: Dr. Lindiwe Sibanda, Vice President at AGRA tells the stories of many inspiring African youth that are transforming agriculture's image.
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Realizing Latin America’s Potential as a Global Breadbasket
Latin America & the Caribbean: Director General of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture tells Farming First the steps needed to empower his region to feed itself, and the world.
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Tackling the “Other” Malnutrition on the Rise in Africa: Obesity
Africa & Middle East: Sheryl Hendriks, Director of the Institute for Food Nutrition and Well-being at the University of Pretoria, South Africa argues an unexpected yet dangerous form of malnutrition is on the rise in Africa.
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