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Farming First is the leading source for the latest insights, news and case studies on agricultural innovation for development.
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#Livestock innovations are growing across #Africa – from climate-resilient breeds, effective vaccines & more. But if the solutions exist, why aren’t they being widely adopted?. @ILRI's Karen Marshall explores the “adoption gap” and how to bridge it 👇🏾.
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Karen Marshall | International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) Across Africa, livestock are more than just animals—they are the foundation for livelihoods, food and nutrition security and...
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Over 30% of food in South #Asia is lost or wasted yearly, enough to feed 300M people, says @WBG_AgriFood. In a new blog, Geeta Sethi & Srivalli Krish explore policies, tech & entrepreneurship tackling this challenge for #FoodSecurity & climate goals 👇🏾.
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Want the latest on #ClimateScience, impacts & solutions shaping food-secure futures? Check out @CGIARClimate’s 'Climate Insights' Issue 13 🌍. Highlights include:.💧 Water in the Himalayas.🌩️ Climate shocks in Ethiopia.🧑🏽⚕️ Women's mental health in Peru.
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#Floods don’t wait and help can’t either. In #Nepal, a #ClimateInsurance pilot is giving smallholder farmers fast payouts after floods. In 2022, this helped 1,000 farmers recover. Learn more 👇🏾. @PracticalAction | @SwissRe | @ISF_Solutions | @zfoundation
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Africa’s #agrifood systems could unlock big opportunities for youth. This #YouthSkillsDay, join experts at @IFPRI's webinar to explore the policies, investments & innovations needed to transform #food futures. 📍 Online .🔗 @CGIAR | @AGRA_Africa
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What is climate-smart agriculture & how does it help farmers to increase their farm productivity & incomes?. Watch this video 📺 developed in partnership with @GACSA_news to learn more 👇🏾
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Empowering #RuralWomen means:. 1️⃣ Healthier societies.2️⃣ Increased agricultural productivity.3️⃣ Resilient rural communities. Learn how from @TheAGRF's Amath Pathé Sene 👇🏾.
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Want a more #FoodSecure, sustainable future? It starts with responsible investment. The @UN_CFS' ‘Principles for Responsible Investment in Agriculture and Food Systems’ offer a powerful roadmap for change 👇🏾. #FFD4
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🚨 Our latest newsletter is here!. This edition is packed with fresh insights on:.🌱 Emerging innovations.🌱 Food systems investments.🌱 Unlocking youth potential. Hear from leading voices from @FAO, @CropLifeIntl, @AECFAfrica and more 👇🏾.
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With access to the right tools, farmers can:. 💪🏾 Strengthen their resilience.🔐 Improve #FoodSecurity & livelihoods.🌧️ Mitigate the effects of #ClimateChange. Learn about climate-smart agriculture and how it can increase farm productivity and incomes 👇🏾.
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RT @SUN_Movement: #FFD4 starts today. It’s time to prioritize nutrition financing. Every $1 invested in nutrition returns $23 – transformi….
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How can farmers stay profitable in uncertain times?. Rising input costs & climate shocks demand smarter decisions. @AgriviCorp's Matija Zulj believes data-driven farm management is key 👇🏾.
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How can #investments transform #agrifood systems & build resilient rural communities?. Join @FAO’s @MaximoTorero, @AGRA_Africa’s Alice Ruhweza, @GAINalliance’s @lawrencehaddad and more experts tackling this question at #FfD4. 🗓️ 30 June.🕝 14:30 CEST.🔗
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“Access to innovation can be the difference between success and failure for farmers confronting #climate extremes,” says @CropLifeIntl's President, Emily Rees. In parts of 🇳🇬, drought-tolerant maize cut #crop failure risk by 81%!. Explore more benefits 👇🏾.
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RT @worldfarmersorg: 🎉Congratulations to the #WFOGymnasium Alumna Evangelista Chekera @zfu_official and Zeinab Ahmad Al Momany from #WFOMem….
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RT @CGIARgender: Catch up on this op-ed penned by @ncdehaan and read why transforming food systems must include Indigenous Peoples’ rights,….
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🚨 JUST IN: 39 global change makers named 2025 Top Agri-Food Pioneers!. From farmers to scientists, the @WorldFoodPrize honours bold innovators advancing global food security. Meet the trailblazers 👇🏾.
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