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#DidYouKnow? The Coalition of Municipal Fisherfolk Associations (COMFAS)’s response to COVID-19 was recently featured in AgriCord’s newsletter, Crossroad. The article highlighted the farmers’ organization’s (FO) shift to oyster and seaweed production after the challenges faced by their supply of grouper to urban areas, particularly hotels and restaurants. Adapting to challenges faced during the pandemic has proven COMFAS’s capacity to explore options by changing its business models. This transition led to more funding opportunities from the local and national governments. COMFAS is a Philippine FO supported by AsiaDHRRA through the Farmers’ Organization for Asia (FO4A) program. The project is coordinated with AgriCord and funded by the EU through the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). Read the article: https://bit.ly/4bqttvc #FO4A #FarmersOrganization #WeAreAgriCord #FarmersFightingPoverty #FFP

this forum help to increase the innovation on food system in Rwanda

Last week, I participated in a high-level seminar on resilient drylands: Innovation for sustainable agricultural landscapes and livelihoods. This webinar, organized by the FAO Plant Production and Protection Division (NSP), explored innovative approaches to addressing the complexity and harnessing the potential of dryland agriculture to build local resilience and adaptive capacity. It aligns with the FAO Strategic Framework 2022–2031, which emphasizes the transformation towards more efficient, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable agrifood systems. Specifically, I shared some insights on how our work at Sahel Consulting and African Food Changemakers is promoting entrepreneurship and agrifood innovations in the drylands across Africa and highlighted the need to: • Support agri-food entrepreneurs to scale successful private sector-led initiatives, e.g., backward integration models and service provision models for farmers. • Empower agrifood entrepreneurs to build resilience against climate shocks. • Leverage infrastructure development to harness dryland resources such as solar energy to power agriculture and other industries. • Create knowledge hubs for data and information exchange for informed business decisions and evidence-based program design and implementation in drylands e.g. scaling ongoing initiatives like the African Food Changemakers’ Hub.  • Support the creation of a policy platform for a coordinated voice on the development of drylands in Africa. Drylands account for about 75% of the area used for agriculture in Africa, and promoting innovative solutions for increased productivity in drylands is key to building sustainable agrifood systems. #FoodSystemsChange #SustainableAgriculture #NutritionSecurity #IMAGINE #SahelConsulting #FoodandNutritionExpert #AfricanAgriculture

Private sector investments are crucial for transforming Africa's food systems, addressing food security and spurring economic growth. By funding agricultural technology, sustainable farming practices, and supply chain innovations, private sector actors not only seek profitable returns but also contribute to food security and sustainable development across Africa. At this year’s Africa Food System’s Forum #AFSForum2024, we look forward to more private investor participation as we aim to Innovate, Accelerate and Scale Africa’s food system transformation. Register now and let's transform the future of Africa food systems together. https://lnkd.in/dtyeDipZ #InnovateAccelerateScale

This month, we held our first workshop of the second quarter with small-scale farmers and household producers in the Western Cape Province. The workshop's theme was "Understanding the South African food systems." South Africa offers a fascinating lens to examine the intersection of food, sustainability, and social equity. Participants sat in groups during this workshop and brainstormed questions and possible solutions. The workshop focused on the "WHY" question, allowing the farmers to think, unpack, and assess the root causes of food insecurity in the region. Small-scale farmers and household producers play a vital role in the agricultural landscape, and SPP supports them in taking control of their food production and enhancing their understanding of the challenges they face and how to respond. We also involved our interns as they shared South African agricultural similarities and differences with their countries. Through interactive discussions and expert-led presentations, the participants gained a deeper understanding of the complexities of the South African food systems and their critical role in shaping local communities and global food networks. The workshop aimed to inspire collective action towards building more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable food systems in South Africa and beyond by fostering dialogue, collaboration, and knowledge exchange. Join us as we embark on a journey to uncover the flavors, stories, and opportunities inherent in South Africa's food landscape. Our next workshop will be in the second week of May; see you there! #foodsovereignty #agroecology #AgrarianReform #landrights #Genderequality #SPP #surpluspeopleproject

🎉 Thanks Agri Business Review for recognizing us as one of Canada's Top 10 Agtech Solutions Providers! For a deep dive into Canada's agritech landscape straight from our agriNEXT Program Manager, Bonita Mathew, don't miss our feature in the magazine. She highlights Canada's opportunity to become a leader in the agritech sustainability revolution through accelerated technology adoption. 🌾 Faced with this opportunity, it is our mission to provide innovators, farmers, and industry adopters with the support they need to mitigate and adapt to climate impacts. Through our sector specific agriNEXT program, we help innovators effectively scale their technology, focusing on fostering and de-risking the innovation required to mitigate GHG emissions. As part of agriNEXT's broader strategy, we also run tailored innovation challenges, bringing together innovators, farmers, and industry stakeholders to effectively bridge gaps in agriculture, collaborating on solutions to increase productivity, food security, and sustainability. By uniting industry with groundbreaking innovations, we are charting a course toward a sustainable agricultural future that benefits both the economy and the environment. Discover more 👉 https://hubs.la/Q02JczVg0 Apply to join the fall agriNEXT cohort: https://hubs.la/Q02JcxPh0

The #AgroecologyInitiative 2023 #AnnualReport is out! #Discover our progress in making agroecological transitions in 11 Agroecology Living Landscapes located in 8 countries. Explore how we are enhancing food system resilience, equity & sustainability. bit.ly/3wJlwCq Ministère de l'Europe et des Affaires étrangères Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation

Merging policy advocacy with predictive future scenarios modelled to inform the diversification of the agricultural sector aimed at promoting food security in the East and Southern Africa region.  Through this Regional Workshop the aim is to strengthen the resilience of the agricultural sector in the guise of climate variability, variations in rainfall patterns and water scarcity, informing the agricultural futures of the ESA region. Timothy Thomas Sherwin Gabriel

The tenth edition of “The #Outlook for #Agriculture and Rural #Development in the #Americas: A Perspective on Latin America and the #Caribbean” highlights the critical role of #regional cooperation in tackling converging crises. It emphasizes that such cooperation enhances the #sustainability, inclusivity, and #resilience of agrifood systems, and supports collaborative efforts where collective action at national and international levels is essential for significant #impact. https://lnkd.in/e9WTN-tB

🌾 Celebrating Transformation in Climate-Smart Agriculture🌾   We're excited to update you on the progress of the $60M Climate Smart Innovations, Financing & Partnerships for Food Systems Transformation Innovation Sprint by partners USAID and Pyxus International, Inc., which has been a beacon of innovation in climate-smart agriculture.🌍   🥜 GINA, the Groundnut Improvement Network for Africa, is an exemplary model of how targeted investment in climate-smart agriculture can foster significant advancements. By uniting peanut breeders across Africa to assess the diversity of peanut genes, GINA is enhancing food security and improving livelihoods amid environmental pressures.   🌱 The ongoing core collection trial in Malawi is a testament to successful public-private partnerships. This collaboration is not just about adaptation to climate change—it’s about thriving through innovation.   📺 Watch this video to learn more about how these partnerships are creating robust solutions to global challenges.   We're actively seeking new Innovation Sprint Partners. Email your proposal to info@aimforclimate.org. Proposals are accepted until August 30, 2024.   #ClimateAction #SustainableAgriculture #FoodSystems #Innovation #AIMforClimate #ClimateSmartAg