The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-11-15
FAO to Release Roadmap to Make Food Systems More Sustainable
The U.N. agency will release a plan to reduce the impact of food and agriculture systems on the environment. Read more
2022-11-14
OCP Group: Promoting Agricultural Growth in Africa
Can Africa become the world’s breadbasket? Morocco’s OCP Group, a global leader in plant nutrition and the largest producer of phosphate-based fertilisers, is sure it can. Read more
2022-11-14
Food Systems Visionaries Maintain Hope for the Future
'I honestly believe our best days aren't behind us,' says Matte Wilson of the Sicangu Food Sovereignty Initiative. 'They're ahead of us.' Read more
2022-11-14
Dispatch from COP27: Monday, Nov. 14
At COP27, advocates say billions of dollars are invested in food and ag systems, but too often it doesn't reach those who need it most. Read more
2022-11-14
Food Security and Family Planning Are Linked
To meet food demand, ramping up supply isn't enough. Reproductive autonomy can no longer be ignored. Read more
2022-11-14
Centering Gender Equity to Bring the World Back into Balance
'If...we're out of balance, we all know things are going to be bad for somebody, somewhere, and it might be us,' says Chief Caleen Sisk. Read more
2022-11-14
Can agricultural exports from Southern Cone countries make up for global supply disruptions arising from the Russia-Ukraine war?
Shifting tides of international trade. Read more
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2022-11-12
Dispatch from COP27: Saturday, Nov. 12
Agriculture and Adaptation Day at COP27 is a long overdue recognition of the critical importance of food systems as a climate solution. Read more
2022-11-12
Increasing Nutrient Density for Resilience
“Farming has increased our resilience, increased our food security, [and] fought malnutrition.” says Monica Yator. Read more
2022-11-12
How Do We Get Food and Ag into Climate Action Plans?
Food and agriculture systems have a huge impact on the climate. But global leaders still aren't prioritizing them in solutions. Read more
2022-11-11
Dispatch from COP27: Friday, Nov. 11
Youth delegations have been taking their advocacy to the U.N. in monumental ways. But it’s not enough to simply invite youth to these events. Read more
2022-11-11
Do We Value Food? FAO Deputy Director Says Not Enough
'I don’t think we value the food enough, argues Zitouni Ould-Dada of the FAO. 'We don’t value the soil enough.' Read more