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Published on April 21, 2026 - 09:45 GMT

Heifer International Welcomes Former Mali Minister Safia Boly to Lead Its Africa Programs

LITTLE ROCK, AR, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Heifer International announced today the appointment of Safia Boly as senior vice president for Africa of the global development organization, effective immediately. Boly, a former …

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Published on April 6, 2026 - 23:56 GMT

Machine learning forecasts of child malnutrition integrated into Kenya’s drought early warning system for first time

LYON, FRANCE, April 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new machine learning tool for forecasting incidents of acute child malnutrition will support Kenya’s national drought early warning system for the first time, Community Jameel and the International …

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Published on April 1, 2026 - 04:01 GMT

World Bank-hosted fund announces $38 million in grants to support smallholder farmers in Africa, Asia and the Americas

New grant financing from the Global Agriculture and Food Security Program Fund supports 16 producer organization-led projects across 27 low-income countries WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Smallholder farmers in low- …

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Published on March 25, 2026 - 14:15 GMT

Architect of Global Food Safety Standards Named 2026 World Food Prize Laureate

Huub Lelieveld will receive $500,000 award for leading volunteer movement of 113 countries driving safer, more affordable, easier-to-access food NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A scientist who led a global food safety …

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Published on March 19, 2026 - 23:01 GMT

More than 40 veterinary organisations sign Prevention Pledge to protect pets from threat of fleas, ticks and worms

Pet health advocates from around the world unite against the changing spread and risk of disease-carrying parasites to mark World Parasite Awareness Day. BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, March 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- More than 40 animal health organisations …

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Published on March 9, 2026 - 23:01 GMT

Women Farmers Urge Gender Equality Focus to Boost Food Security

Call made during Heifer International event bringing women farmers into dialogue with global decisionmakers during UN International Year of the Woman Farmer LITTLE ROCK, AR, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Women smallholder farmers …

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Published on March 5, 2026 - 21:01 GMT

New Fellowship for Women in Agricultural Research Leadership Launched

New career development fellowship launched to help empower women professionals to advance climate-resilient agriculture across North and West Africa NAIROBI, KENYA, March 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Women working in agricultural research and …

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Published on February 26, 2026 - 00:01 GMT

New playbook offers guide to developing validation and verification bodies for Africa’s growing carbon market

New report outlines priority actions to address current shortage of Africa-based validation and verification bodies causing up to 50 per cent of project delays LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, February 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new playbook sets out steps …

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Published on February 17, 2026 - 16:22 GMT

Submissions Open for 2026 Top Agri-food Pioneers

Submissions for the Global Network of Innovators Created by the World Food Prize Foundation Coincide with the Organization's 40th Anniversary DES MOINES, IA, UNITED STATES, February 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Submissions are now open for the …

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Published on January 20, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

New Report: Investing in Scalable Technologies, Data Governance and Institutional Capacity Key to Africa’s Food Security

Annual Trends and Outlook Report finds promising agricultural technologies but reveals opportunities for greater integration, interoperability, and adaptation. KIGALI, RWANDA, January 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Accelerating progress toward unlocking …

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Published on December 18, 2025 - 08:15 GMT

New Policy Playbook Provides Recipes for Successful Implementation of the Kampala Declaration

Malabo Montpellier Panel presents proven lessons to boost food security as well as agricultural productivity, trade, finance and resilience across Africa. KIGALI, RWANDA, December 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A panel of global agricultural and policy …

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Published on December 16, 2025 - 00:01 GMT

Accelerating Africa’s Trade Liberalization Agenda Can Stabilize Domestic Markets and Mitigate Rising Food Insecurity

Supplier diversification and regional supply chain prioritization can reduce import dependence, strengthen shock resilience - Africa Agriculture Trade Monitor DAKAR, SENEGAL, December 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Coordinated agrifood trade reforms and …

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Published on December 4, 2025 - 09:02 GMT

Heifer International to elevate the voices of female producers to mark International Year of the Woman Farmer

Global non-profit will showcase the reality of daily life for women farmers as part of the UN’s year-long celebration. LITTLE ROCK, AR, UNITED STATES, December 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Heifer International will platform the stories of female …

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Published on November 20, 2025 - 11:01 GMT

New guide launched during COP30 sets out best practices for high-integrity carbon projects in Brazilian Amazon

Produced with the state governments of Acre and Rondônia, the guide provides the benchmark for developing carbon projects within the region’s unique context. BELéM, BRAZIL, November 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new guide to developing high-integrity …

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Published on November 10, 2025 - 17:30 GMT

From ancestral water systems to heritage-led adaptation: Four champions celebrated for their climate leadership at COP30

Winners of the 2025 Local Adaptation Champions Awards featured innovative adaptation initiatives empowering communities on the frontlines of the climate crisis. BELéM, BRAZIL, November 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Four winners of the 2025 Local …

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Published on November 6, 2025 - 11:00 GMT

The Global Methane Hub announces $30 million investment to fast-track research and development on low-emission rice

The Rice Methane Innovation Accelerator will focus on reducing methane emissions and improving water efficiency of world’s most popular staple crop. BRASILIA, SINGAPORE, November 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ahead of the United Nations Climate Change …

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Published on October 28, 2025 - 06:09 GMT

World Organisation for Animal Health hosts biothreat conference to address high stakes of global health security

PARIS, FRANCE, October 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Amid growing concern over a fragile and conflict-prone world, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) will host a landmark global gathering to advance inclusive dialogue and the formation of …

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Published on October 23, 2025 - 13:14 GMT

AgTech Start-up APOLO Biotech Wins $50,000 ‘Innovate for Impact Challenge’ after Global Competition

Three finalists were selected from nearly 400 applications and pitched their concepts live to a panel of judges at the 2025 Borlaug Dialogue DES MOINES, IA, UNITED STATES, October 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- After a 10-month global competition, …

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Published on October 22, 2025 - 04:00 GMT

African Development Bank Group gets first funds from Global Agriculture and Food Security Program’s new financing window

An estimated 1.5 million smallholder farmers across Africa will benefit from a new facility, which will unlock more than US$200 million WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, October 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Global Agriculture and Food Security …

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Published on October 21, 2025 - 13:47 GMT

2025 Borlaug Dialogue Kicks Off With Global Call for Bold Action on Food Security

Over 250 Organizations Join the Call for Moonshot Investments in Global Food Production DES MOINES, IA, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the 2025 Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue opens, over 250 organizations have joined …

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