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🚨 28 World Food Prize Laureates & chef JosΓ© AndrΓ©s have called for urgent action on hunger saying, β€œlet us double down β€” not in words, but in action.”

They urged world leaders to boost investment for impact πŸ‘‡
bit.ly/4ndQuXD

#WFPLaureates4Action

22.10.2025 16:19 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œProviding food, income, and healthy soils that sustain entire ecosystems, livestock are central to sustainable development,” says Heifer International’s Dilip Bhandari.

In Honduras, #SustainableLivestock have reduced carbon & restored over 2,000 hectares of land πŸ‘‡πŸΎ
bit.ly/48rRoMH

01.10.2025 18:49 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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1B+ farmers face climate change, but they also drive solutions!

From plant clinics in #India and #Peru to coffee-banana intercropping in East #Africa β˜•πŸŒ

Learn how farmers are building resilient futures πŸ‘‡πŸΎ
bit.ly/3s7jb1W

#ClimateAction

29.09.2025 13:56 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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With science & innovation, agriculture can help:

πŸ“ Boost food & nutrition security
πŸ’° Improve livelihoods
🌦 Combat climate change
🌳 Conserve natural resources

Discover how from our @cgiar.org collaboration πŸ‘‡πŸΎ
bit.ly/scienceinnov...

26.09.2025 17:41 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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#DYK investing in #livestock can cut emissions, fight poverty, boost nutrition & build #Resilience?

Climate-smart practices like precision feeding & rotational grazing can cut emissions up to 30% while increasing incomes.

Learn how from Bernard Kimoro πŸ‘‡πŸΎ
bit.ly/3XLQeWc

25.09.2025 15:11 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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#Finance for agrifood systems must rise 40x to hit emissions & resilience goals, says @fao.org’s global #NDC analysis.

πŸ’‘ Scaling #ClimateFinance can unlock climate-smart practices, protect livelihoods and strengthen global food security πŸ‘‡πŸΎ
bit.ly/3Veknf1

#ClimateWeekNYC

24.09.2025 15:51 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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#Farmers face shocks of all kinds, affecting their ability to farm.

From infrastructure to finance, explore existing solutions to help farmers build resilience and protect their livelihoods πŸ‘‡πŸΎ
bit.ly/3rNhWEK

23.09.2025 14:35 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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🚨 AVAILABLE NOW!

From soil microbes to nutritious staple crops, the 2025 Farming First Spotlight Series highlights β€œmoonshot” #innovations with the potential to transform global #agriculture πŸ‘‡πŸΎ
farmingfirst.org

22.09.2025 15:33 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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#FoodSystems drive 30%+ of global #GHG emissions but can drive action for #NetZero.

Experts @ifpri.org's Suresh Babu & @fao.org's Selvaraju Ramasamy say this transition must be just, protecting small-scale farmers in the Global South. Learn how πŸ‘‡πŸΎ
bit.ly/42IUZ3V

19.09.2025 08:05 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨 OUT NOW!

By 2050, agriculture must feed ~10B people – but pests & diseases threaten this goal.

IICA’s Manuel Otero highlights innovations to strengthen biosecurity, surveillance & farmer support πŸ‘‡πŸΎ
bit.ly/4pveWWG

18.09.2025 14:13 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Healthy soils = healthy food!

Yet, 1/3 of the world’s land is degraded. Avoiding, reducing & reversing degradation can boost #FoodSystems, tackle climate change & accelerate #SDGs.

Learn how trees contribute to building resilience from CIFOR-ICRAF πŸ‘‡πŸΎ
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17.09.2025 09:20 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨 AVAILABLE NOW!

β€œAfrica faces a growing and complex nutrition crisis stemming from poor diets and staple crops that are low in nutrients,” says @cgiar.org & Africa Rice Center's Baboucarr Manneh.

Discover the rice innovations shaping Africa’s food systems πŸ‘‡πŸΎ
bit.ly/4nyX9fJ

16.09.2025 12:37 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨 Where would the world be without innovation?

Marcel Bruins asks this question in our new Spotlight Series.

He explores the impact of innovation in #ag and a critical enabler of innovation ecosystems – intellectual property (IP) πŸ‘‡πŸΎ
bit.ly/45YLfpA

10.09.2025 07:52 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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By 2050, global #ag must feed nearly 10 billion people while ensuring nutrition and sustainability – this needs bold transformations.

In Farming First’s new Spotlight Series, five experts share innovations already shaping the future!

Read first πŸ‘‡πŸΎ
farmingfirst.org

04.09.2025 09:31 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Countries are rethinking how pesticides are managed to make food systems safer and more efficient 🌍

CropLife International’s Sustainable Pesticide Management Framework is helping reform regulation, promote safe use & expand access to tech πŸ‘‡πŸΎ
bit.ly/4fRUbQN

03.09.2025 09:19 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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From 5,000 seedlings to 130,000 🌱

Simon Mwangangi’s Vuma Tree Nursery in eastern #Kenya is creating jobs & restoring the environment.

With Farm Africa & Rabobank’s Acorn, learn how he is blending trees + livelihoods for #ClimateAction πŸ‘‡πŸΎ
bit.ly/3JHpZMa

02.09.2025 09:34 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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#Livestock are key to #FoodSecurity, yet diseases remain a challenge across #Africa.

GALVmed's Lois Muraguri explains how solutions like harmonising veterinary medicine regulation in East Africa boosts market access & investment πŸ‘‡πŸΎ
bit.ly/4cTYuYA

#AFSForum2025

01.09.2025 10:32 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œFeeding the ambitions of Africa’s youth through agriculture is a sure path to feeding the future,” says AGRA's Hailemariam Dessalegn.

Leaders must create opportunities in #land, #finance, #training & #tech to unlock potential πŸ‘‡πŸΎ
bit.ly/45Lo4NV

29.08.2025 10:04 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Every $1 invested in tackling malnutrition delivers a $23 return!

🍠 Biofortified crops
🌱 Micronutrient-enriched fertilisers
🌳 Crop rotation & better agronomy

These are some ways #ag can help to address malnutrition.

Learn how on Farming First πŸ‘‡πŸΎ
bit.ly/47uStk2

28.08.2025 09:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🌱 Sustainable land use
🍽️ Food security
🍏 Healthier diets
πŸ’° Better livelihoods

All this is possible by financing #agrifood systems across #Africa.

The new Malabo Montpellier Panel report shows how policy innovation can unlock the funds to drive transformation πŸ‘‡πŸΎ
bit.ly/3JOZ4Oq

27.08.2025 09:27 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Every year, millions of #farmers’ health is at risk from the misuse of pesticides.

πŸ’‘ CropLife International’s Sustainable Pesticide Management Framework is helping countries reform regulation, promote safe use & expand access to safer tech πŸ‘‡πŸΎ
bit.ly/4fRUbQN

26.08.2025 16:14 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œFor millions of farmers, pepper is everything – an income, a tradition, a future,” says Dr. Derek Barchenger, recipient of the World Food Prize Foundation's Borlaug Field Award.

From family gardens to leading the World Vegetable Center's Pepper Breeding Program, read his story πŸ‘‡πŸΎ
bit.ly/4lp836g

22.08.2025 10:33 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Can a tiny fly change poultry farming in #Kenya? πŸͺ°

John Kariuki from #Olrongai is using black soldier fly (BSF) larvae as protein-rich feed, cutting costs & boosting sustainability.

Learn how he’s working with farmers to integrate BSF πŸ‘‡πŸΎ
bit.ly/3Jqqv0O

21.08.2025 07:39 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œ#GeneticDiversity matters. It equips farmers and scientists alike with the basis to respond to pests and diseases, malnutrition and the changing climate,” says @fao.org's Yurdi Yasmi.

Supporting #Indigenous Peoples and innovation drives change πŸ‘‡πŸΎ
bit.ly/4mafYp4

@ipsnews.net

14.08.2025 08:57 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A Coordinated Response to Combat Devastating Potato Pest - Farming First Help protect Africa’s potatoβ€”see how the IITA is empowering plant agencies to fight PCN, a hidden pest devastating crops and trade.

In East & Southern Africa, 800K+ smallholder farmers grow nearly 9M tons of potatoes yearly.

🚨 But, PCN – a soil-borne pest threatens to wipe out harvests.

Discover how the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture is tackling this πŸ‘‡πŸΎ
bit.ly/4maChLn

@fao.org | @nemafrica.bsky.social

13.08.2025 15:40 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Youth aren’t just the future of #agriculture – they’re shaping it now!

From digital farming to food processing, young people are driving #innovation.

This #IYD, discover how to fully unlock youth potential in #ag πŸ‘‡πŸΎ
bit.ly/4mwJm8I

12.08.2025 10:05 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Excellence and Innovation in Sweetpotato: Communication for Change Award 2025 The International Potato Center is pleased to announce that the β€œExcellence and Innovation in Sweetpotato: Communication for Change Award”.

πŸ₯‡ The 2025 Sweetpotato Communications Award is open!

Recognising individuals or teams who've advanced sweetpotato science & impact through research or outreach 🍠

πŸ“… Eligible work: Jan 2023–Dec 2024
πŸ“¬ Deadline: Oct 1, 2025
πŸ”— Nominate now: bit.ly/3JgTap0

@cipotato.org

08.08.2025 11:12 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨 NEW: A fresh look at the future of global #FoodSystems πŸ’‘

Experts in @cgiar.org’s latest book chart a path to more resilient, sustainable & equitable systems, from scaling #renewables to harnessing #innovation & #trade πŸ‘‡πŸΎ
bit.ly/4mw34Bw

07.08.2025 14:43 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Feed the world but feed it well. Why food systems must be reformed | Context by TRF Food systems are a critical lever for environmental sustainability and public health, making nutrition a smart economic strategy

#DYK that every $1 invested in #nutrition yields $23, yet millions lack access to healthy diets?

Growing diverse and climate-resilient crops can make all the difference, says experts Morgan Gillespy and Afshan Khan πŸ‘‡πŸΎ
bit.ly/45kj8Q7

06.08.2025 16:20 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Farmers are rewriting their future with #solar irrigation and #biodigesters in rural #BurkinaFaso β˜€οΈ

Farmer Birba Issa says, β€œThe land used to sleep during the dry season, now...we farm all year.”

Learn how πŸ‘‡πŸΎ
bit.ly/45v8vLr

@practicalaction.bsky.social

06.08.2025 09:24 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0