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Published on May 19, 2025 - 07:17 GMT

Global seed sector gathers in Istanbul amid ongoing trade discussions that threaten seed availability and food security

ISTANBUL, TURKEY, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Delegates from more than 70 countries have gathered in Istanbul for the largest seed industry event in the world, the World Seed Congress 2025, amid disruptions to global trading systems. The …

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Published on May 13, 2025 - 23:44 GMT

Scientist Whose Biological Seed Treatments Helped Make Brazil A Global Breadbasket Named 2025 World Food Prize Laureate

Dr. Mariangela Hungria will receive $500,000 award for work to harness microbiological processes to sustainably improve crop nutrition, yields and productivity DES MOINES, IA, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A scientist whose …

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Published on March 26, 2025 - 23:00 GMT

Global coalition launches at Nutrition for Growth Summit to fight malnutrition through new Nutrition Integration Compact

PARIS, FRANCE, March 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- More than 50 countries and organisations have signed up to a Coalition for Nutrition Integration to adopt a whole-of-society approach to tackling malnutrition. The new Coalition is formed in …

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Published on March 25, 2025 - 10:01 GMT

More Than 115 Organizations Join Nobel, World Food Prize Laureates’ Call for Agricultural ‘Moonshot’ to Eliminate Hunger

Research institutes, companies and nonprofits endorsed the plea of Nobel and World Food Prize Laureates for urgent action to avoid a looming hunger crisis. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- More than 115 organizations …

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Published on March 20, 2025 - 09:50 GMT

Inaugural World Parasite Awareness Day Spotlights the Preventable Health Risk to Pets and People

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, March 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The first-ever World Parasite Awareness Day will be observed on March 20 as part of a global initiative to raise awareness about the dangers parasites pose to pets and people. The effort is backed …

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Published on March 5, 2025 - 11:10 GMT

“Incredible potential” in Ghanaian food processing sector, says consortium of multinational food companies

Group including General Mills, Cargill, The Hershey Company and others hails progress and potential of Ghanaian agribusiness on visit to Accra ACCRA, GHANA, March 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A group of multinational food companies, part of a …

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Published on March 3, 2025 - 08:47 GMT

Global seed industry leaders gather in Nairobi, commit to supporting sustainable future for African agriculture

NAIROBI, KENYA, March 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The International Seed Federation (ISF) has convened its Board Meetings in Nairobi, bringing together national, regional and global seed industry leaders to reinforce their commitment to Africa’s …

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Published on February 6, 2025 - 16:00 GMT

Submissions Now Open for the 2025 Top Agri-food Pioneers (TAP)

This year’s cohort, compiled by the World Food Prize Foundation, will feature 39 global trailblazers working to create a hunger free world for all. DES MOINES, IA, UNITED STATES, February 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Submissions are now open for the …

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Published on January 30, 2025 - 00:00 GMT

Innovative policies needed to promote growth and sustainability of Africa's fisheries and aquaculture, finds new report

Expert Panel outlines strategies for sustainably increasing production of aquatic foods to meet economic and food security goals amid forecasts of a deficit. KIGALI, RWANDA, January 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Accelerated growth in Africa's …

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Published on January 22, 2025 - 22:51 GMT

Inaugural ‘Innovate for Impact Challenge’ Launched by World Food Prize Foundation to Uncover Agricultural Breakthroughs

Competition for Startups will Award $50,000 to Best-in-class Agricultural Productivity and Sustainability Innovation DES MOINES, IA, UNITED STATES, January 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The World Food Prize Foundation has launched a search for the …

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Published on January 14, 2025 - 07:24 GMT

More Than 150 Nobel And World Food Prize Laureates Issue Unprecedented Wake-Up Call Over Hunger Tipping Point

Broad coalition of world’s greatest thinkers make urgent plea for ‘moonshot’ efforts to solve ‘tragic mismatch of global food supply and demand’ in open letter. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- More than 150 Nobel …

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Published on December 4, 2024 - 14:49 GMT

Global rangelands coalition an ‘essential step forward’ for sustainable land management, says ILRI

International Livestock Research Institute backs Mongolian delegation's call at UN desertification COP for formation of a "Coalition of Rangeland States" RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, December 4, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Mongolian delegation …

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Published on November 25, 2024 - 10:47 GMT

COP29 delivers some critical progress on climate finance but falls short on shift away from fossil fuels

BAKU, AZERBAIJAN, November 25, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Climate negotiations in Baku, Azerbaijan stretched into the small hours of Sunday as countries debated the scope of the financial package and the inclusion of language addressing the transition …

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Published on November 19, 2024 - 11:13 GMT

Seed sector’s role in tackling climate change in the spotlight at COP29 Agriculture Day

BAKU, AZERBAIJAN, November 19, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On “Agriculture Day” at the UN Climate Conference of Parties (COP) 29, the International Seed Federation (ISF) called on global leaders and food systems actors to embrace the critical role of high …

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Published on November 19, 2024 - 07:47 GMT

Solutions hub launched at COP29 to equip livestock sector with innovations for low-emissions animal agriculture

The initiative is led by the International Livestock Research Institute to help meet rising demand for meat, milk and eggs while keeping emissions in check. BAKU, AZERBAIJAN, November 19, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new hub launched at the COP29 …

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Published on November 13, 2024 - 12:30 GMT

Climate champions in Argentina, Burkina Faso, Indonesia and Kiribati recognized at COP29 for local climate adaptation

Winners of the 2024 Local Adaptation Champions Awards featured four innovative initiatives empowering communities on the frontlines of the climate crisis. BAKU, AZERBAIJAN, November 13, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Four winners of the 2024 Local …

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Published on October 29, 2024 - 04:01 GMT

Children at risk of losing parental care worldwide amid systemic failures to support families, finds new report

First-of-its-kind study by SOS Children’s Villages interviewed hundreds of children across eight countries to reveal multiple factors driving family separation. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 29, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Millions of children …

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Published on October 2, 2024 - 23:00 GMT

Africa's Bioeconomy Can Drive Sustainable Growth and Help Combat Climate Change, New Report Reveals

Africa can become a global leader in green growth, attracting billions in foreign investment and driving the continent's economic transformation. RABAT, MOROCCO, October 3, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Africa's bioeconomy can ignite economic …

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Published on October 1, 2024 - 04:01 GMT

GAFSP Launches $75M Financing Window to Mobilize Private Investment into High-Potential Agricultural Entrepreneurs

The Business Investment Financing Track (BIFT) aims to bolster inclusive, climate-smart and nutritious food systems in the poorest and most vulnerable countries WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, October 1, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GAFSP has launched a …

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Published on September 26, 2024 - 15:34 GMT

Superbugs could jeopardise food security for over two billion people by 2050, finds most extensive modelling to date

Data from more than 200 countries forecasts the full toll of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) on people, livestock and the economy. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 26, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Drug-resistant pathogens could jeopardise the food …

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