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Farming First is a multi-stakeholder coalition, not an organization itself. The coalition enjoys the support of more than 180 organizations representing the world's farmers, scientists, engineers, and the industry as well as agricultural development organizations.
Farming First
16h ago
As the UN warns of imminent famine and extreme hunger in Gaza, Haiti and Sudan, 27 World Food Prize Laureates call upon G20 leaders to commit to Brazil’s agenda for ending global hunger and poverty.
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Farming First
1w ago
Promoting women’s engagement in agribusiness can be an important factor in their empowerment. Learn how from a new CGIAR Gender Impact Platform evidence explainer.
The post Women Agripreneurs Need Gender-Responsive Interventions appeared first on Farming First ..read more
Farming First
1w ago
With proper governance, smallholder farmer organisations can become important partners to funders in combating poverty and climate change.
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Farming First
1w ago
A climate-resilient farming project by Practical Action shows how refugees and local farmers in Rwanda are reducing hunger and combating climate change through regenerative agriculture.
The post Climate Resilient Farming Success for Rwandan Refugees and Farmers appeared first on Farming First ..read more
Farming First
1w ago
A recent Malabo Montpellier Panel report shares how Africa's agrifood system offers untapped employment and entrepreneurship opportunities for Africa's youth.
The post Optimising Agrifood Systems: A Recipe for Youth Employment in Africa appeared first on Farming First ..read more
Farming First
2w ago
A multi-generation family business in Brazil is adopting sustainable intensification to protect the lands against deforestation.
The post Deforestation: A Brazilian Farm’s Success Story Protecting the Forest appeared first on Farming First ..read more
Farming First
2w ago
GALVMed experts highlight initiatives to ensure gender-equitable livestock intensification for women livestock keepers.
The post Why Africa’s Livestock Intensification Cannot Leave Women Behind appeared first on Farming First ..read more
Farming First
2w ago
Increased tenure security for women farmers can lead to more diversified crop production and better food security, according to new research.
The post Tenure Security Can Empower Women Farmers and Increase Food Security appeared first on Farming First ..read more
Farming First
3w ago
Lauren Phillips, FAO’s Rural Transformation and Gender Equality Division, explains how the climate crisis impact women differently than men.
The post How the Climate Crisis Affects Rural Women: A Conversation with Lauren Phillips appeared first on Farming First ..read more
Farming First
1M ago
A CABI-led project is changing women’s role in agriculture by helping them build technical knowledge and skills in potato value chains.
The post Strengthening Potato Value Chains in Pakistan by Breaking Gender Stereotypes appeared first on Farming First ..read more