Zambian cassava farmers lose $150 million to crop diseases every year. Read how the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Current and Emerging Threats to Crops (CETC IL) and PlantVillage are using AI technology to detect, monitor, and forecast pests and diseases to #EndHunger: https://ow.ly/HklJ50TL29H
Feed the Future
International Trade and Development
Washington, D.C. 25,406 followers
As a U.S. Government initiative, we address the root causes of poverty, hunger and malnutrition and transform lives.
About us
Feed the Future addresses the root causes of hunger and poverty in poor communities around the world. By bringing partners together and investing in innovation, we’re helping families build healthier, more resilient lives and livelihoods. Our mission is to #EndHunger.
- Website
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http://feedthefuture.gov
External link for Feed the Future
- Industry
- International Trade and Development
- Company size
- 10,001+ employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, D.C.
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 2010
- Specialties
- Agricultural Development, Food Security, Rural Development, Nutrition, Resilience, Research, Innovation, Partnership, Gender Equality, Youth Employment, and Agricultural Policy
Locations
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Primary
Washington, D.C. 20004, US
Employees at Feed the Future
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Enkhbayar Sundui
Survey data processing consultant.
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Sangha Kim
Partnerships Manager, Abt Associates, Harvest III
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El hadji Abdou GUEYE
Chief of Party FTF Senegal Value Chains Services
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Regina Eddy
Partnership Development | Strategic Management | Collective Impact | Coordinator, Interagency Task Force on FAW, USAID
Updates
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Millennium Challenge Corporation announced its new Gender and Inclusion Policy, which aims to expand opportunities for structurally disadvantaged groups to access, participate in, and benefit from MCC investments. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eYBgsjh7
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Apply to be a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Mendenhall Research Fellow! The postdoctoral fellowship program offers opportunities for USGS scientists to conduct research that enhances experiences and credentials in various fields. https://ow.ly/XXqU50TL1za
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The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) conducted a study that found many farmers in Uganda do not implement adequate biosecurity measures to prevent the spread of pathogens. Read some of the findings and their recommendations for improved farm management and productivity: https://ow.ly/94ts50TL0uT
Improving biosecurity to reduce antimicrobial use and poultry losses in Uganda
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A coalition of current, previous, and future Olympic and Nutrition for Growth host governments, international agencies, and global nutrition networks launched a joint effort to address the stagnated global progress on nutrition. Learn how this partnership is creating cost-effective interventions in nutrition to save lives and transform futures: https://ow.ly/q1AK50TKZbR
Stronger Foundations for Nutrition
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USAID’s #FeedtheFuture Food Loss and Accelerator program is tackling food loss and waste (FLW) by helping companies to de-risk their investments in FLW mitigation. Read (via Agrilinks) how entrepreneurs are mitigating FLW through updated business strategies: https://ow.ly/aigf50TL0op
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#WorldFoodDay 2024 takes place amid a historic number of food crises with over 175 million people facing life-threatening food insecurity fueled by conflicts and climate-driven disasters. While tackling these crises and providing emergency food assistance is vital, we also need to work on building stronger food systems so we can help prevent many of these crises altogether. Read #FeedtheFuture Global Coordinator Samantha Power's World Food Day statement: https://lnkd.in/eKuPxdj8
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USAID announced an additional $114 million commitment, bringing the total dedicated for FY23 to $449 million, to Generating Resilience and Opportunities for Women to tackle challenges women face in agrifood and water systems. Read how this commitment is helping improve #FoodSecurity, resilience, and economic growth: https://lnkd.in/eR8QU8X7
U.S. Agency for International Development
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#Ruralwomen ensure food security for their communities & strengthen economies yet they are getting left behind men & their urban counterparts. This #RuralWomenDay learn how #FeedtheFuture is working to advance equality & empowerment for rural women: https://lnkd.in/gbzF5UD
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Cornell University’s Public Sector Impact Award recognizes public sector scientists who have made extraordinary contributions to the field of plant breeding. Learn about their most recent recipient, Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Crop Improvement's Mike Gore, and his work in molecular breeding and genetics: https://ow.ly/QzQo50TKYwu