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Published on May 21, 2026 - 10:01 GMT

World Seed Congress 2026 closes in Lisbon with record participation and election of first female ISF President

Global seed sector concludes three days of dialogue and action on trade, innovation, social responsibility, genetic resources, and resilient food systems LISBON, PORTUGAL, May 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The World Seed Congress 2026, the largest …

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Published on May 20, 2026 - 07:00 GMT

ISF launches practical social rights guidelines for seed production

New document provides sector-wide, pre-competitive guidelines to help seed companies, suppliers, and growers strengthen responsible labor practices LISBON, PORTUGAL, May 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The International Seed Federation (ISF) has issued …

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Published on May 20, 2026 - 05:08 GMT

WOAH launches PREVENT Forum, a public-private dialogue mechanism to unlock full potential of animal disease prevention

PARIS, FRANCE, May 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) today launched the PREVENT Forum, a new five-year public-private platform designed to strengthen animal disease prevention, primarily through improved …

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Published on May 18, 2026 - 05:00 GMT

Record attendance at World Seed Congress in Lisbon as global seed sector navigates geopolitical and economic uncertainty

World Seed Congress 2026 opens with calls for unity and action on trade, innovation, and global resilience LISBON, PORTUGAL, May 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Seed experts and business leaders from more than 75 countries have gathered in Lisbon as …

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Published on May 13, 2026 - 14:21 GMT

Animal health receives as little as 0.6 percent of global health spending despite mounting disease crises - new report

As defence budgets soar to US$ 2.9 trillion, report warns aid cuts leave world dangerously exposed to transboundary diseases, food insecurity and next pandemic PARIS, FRANCE, May 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The world is failing to invest in animal …

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Published on May 13, 2026 - 04:01 GMT

World Bank-hosted fund opens $163m grants program to bolster food security for world’s poorest farmers

New grants will support smallholder farmers in low-income countries as global hunger nears record highs and development aid faces historic decline WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new US$163 million call for proposals …

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Published on April 27, 2026 - 12:52 GMT

New expert panel launched to help redirect $700bn of farm subsidies and other support to meet climate goals

High-Level Panel for a Just Rural Transition launched in Ankara, Türkiye as country prepares to preside over 2026 UN climate talks ANKARA, TURKEY, April 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new coalition of global leaders has been launched to help to …

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Published on April 27, 2026 - 10:10 GMT

First-of-its-kind combination vaccine launched in Kenya to increase protection against small ruminant diseases

A novel three-in-one vaccine is now available in Kenya to help livestock farmers protect their animals against multiple diseases with a single dose. DIANI, KENYA, April 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A novel combination vaccine has been launched in …

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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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