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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 …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Environment ...

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 …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Environment ...

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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Published on September 19, 2024 - 06:51 GMT

Breakthroughs in crop breeding that boost food security likely in next 20 years, says global seed sector

Improved seeds and greater acceptance of crop biotechnology are on the horizon, according to a survey of more than 200 seed sector insiders. NYON, SWITZERLAND, September 19, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New plant breeding breakthroughs to accelerate the …

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Published on September 3, 2024 - 07:46 GMT

Livestock development is failing to access a fair share of climate finance due to lack of data, warns group of experts

Three new evidence briefs outline the investments, policies and data needed for livestock to meet its development potential in low- and middle-income countries. EDINBURGH, UNITED KINGDOM, September 3, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Low- and middle-income …

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Published on August 29, 2024 - 12:30 GMT

Trade can support climate change mitigation and adaptation in Africa's agricultural sector, new data shows

New report analyzes trade performance amid pressure points from climate change, water use, and carbon emissions, with recommendations for sustainable practices. KIGALI, RWANDA, August 29, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The latest Africa Agriculture Trade …

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Published on August 28, 2024 - 06:26 GMT

New methodology shows that food collection and redistribution prevents methane emissions while reducing hunger and waste

CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, August 28, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new methodology released by The Global FoodBanking Network demonstrates that collecting and redistributing surplus food can help avoid methane emissions, one of the most potent …

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Published on August 27, 2024 - 15:02 GMT

Inaugural Top Agri-food Pioneers (TAP) Cohort Launched

The newly-announced list, published by the World Food Prize Foundation, features 38 changemakers working to improve global food systems. DES MOINES, IOWA, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an effort to identify and celebrate global …

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