The latest news from the agricultural sector
2021-08-30
Extraordinary COVID-19 social support programs in South Africa yield economic benefits during the pandemic period
Modeling shows emergency safety net programs boost GDP during pandemic. Read more
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2021-08-23
An integrated approach to realize multiple benefits across water, energy, food, forests and biodiversity
Water, energy, food, forests, and biodiversity systems are intricately linked but projects to improve resource usage are too often siloed. Read more
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2021-08-12
School feeding programs improve nutrition and child growth across generations: Evidence from India
Research shows for the first time the benefits of a key type of social protection program extend years later to the children of recipients. Read more
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2021-08-05
COVID-19-induced disruptions of school feeding services exacerbate food insecurity in Nigeria
What happened when a key type of social protection program stopped operating during lockdown. Read more
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2021-08-05
The devolution revolution paradox: Greater accountability, lower spending on agricultural services
A potential obstacle to food system transformation at the local level. Read more
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2021-07-25
Small farms are the future of food systems
Small-scale farmers can play a crucial role in creating sustainable food systems. But more investment is needed, writes Sabrina Elba, UN Goodwill Ambassador for the International Fund for Agricultural... Read more
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2021-07-20
Mapping evidence of food system transformation for healthier diets: What works?
Surveying which innovations work best to build better nutrition. Read more
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2021-07-16
Improving food donation policies is key to fighting food waste
Ways to craft incentives to encourage more giving. Read more
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2021-07-02
Time-use agency: A new measure of women’s empowerment
A more nuanced approach to gauging women's strategic choices about time and work. Read more
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2021-06-23
Nine more harvests to transform our food systems: Let’s make them count for everyone, everywhere, and for all time
The Action Track Chairs for the UN Food Systems Summit on next steps for change. Read more
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2021-06-17
The transformational role of science for the UN Food Systems Summit agenda
Fostering research and innovation is crucial to meet 21st century challenges. Read more
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2021-06-03
Challenges for policy and research to reduce food loss and waste
Five major obstacles that stand in the way of progress. Read more
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