Tag: smallholder farmers
GAFSP Launches $75 Million BIFT to Boost Food Security in Low-Income Countries
Global: The Global Agriculture and Food Security Program (GAFSP) has launched a new $75 million Business Investment Financing Track (BIFT) to accelerate financial innovations supporting smallholder farmers and micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in the agriculture sector. This financing window is designed to foster inclusive, climate-smart and nutritious food systems, primarily in low-income and vulnerable […]
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Sustainable Livestock Development: What Decision-makers Need to Know to Access Climate Finance
Africa & Middle East: To access the climate finance required for sustainable livestock development, decision-makers need to make data-informed policy decisions.
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The VACS Initiative: A new Global Partnership to Build Resilient Agrifood Systems
Global: FAO and CIMMYT team up to build resilient agrifood systems through the Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils (VACS) initiative.
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Golden Rice is a Golden Opportunity Worth Fighting For
Asia: President of the Philippine Maize Federation Rosalie Ellasus speaks on how golden rice could solve malnutrition among Philippine children.
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The International Cocoa Agreement: Enhancing Cooperation and Dialogue along Global Value Chains
Global: UNCTAD proves how policy dialogue is central to addressing global trade challenges through its 2010 international cocoa agreement.
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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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VarScout: A Digital Ecosystem to Visualise Crop Varietal Data
Africa & Middle East: VarScout, a digital ecosystem, is enhancing farmers' understanding of the geographical distribution of crop varieties, ensuring food security.
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A Strengthened Cooperation For a Food-Secure Future
Global: On their joint centennial forum, ISTA and ISF reinforce their dedication to advancing the global seed sector for a food-secure world.
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Supply Chain Transparency Can Put India at the Forefront of an Agricultural Revolution
Asia: Agrifood companies in India could mitigate global food systems emissions by 2030 by adopting climate and nature solutions in their supply chain.
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Nine Food Security Innovations Enhancing Zero Hunger in Africa
Africa & Middle East: Supported by the Kofi Annan Award for Innovation in Africa, nine food security innovations are solving food security challenges across Africa through technology-powered solutions.
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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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Strong Governance Makes Smallholder Farmer Organisations Vital Partners
Africa & Middle East: With proper governance, smallholder farmer organisations can become important partners to funders in combating poverty and climate change.
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