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Digital agriculture is currently making huge progress! Please download and read this excellent publication on the recent developments by #FAO. Thank you, Daniela Di Gianantonio for sharing your latest publication! #digitalagriculture #agritech #Digitalknowledgeandmarketing #Digitalcropproduction #Digitalgreenhouses #Digitallivestockmanagement #Digitalfarmmanagement

Dear world! 🌏 2023 was the year I opened my mind and managed to see agriculture from different perspectives, deepening my technical and political knowledge in the area. From SDSN Bolivia I discovered great potential in the union of agriculture with tourism for the diversification of opportunities and the care of natural resources. Together with my NGIN agrofamily I managed to learn about the reality of other countries, especially Tanzania and Rome. 🔎 Tanzania was the change I needed to expand my vision on sustainable agriculture, achieving zero hunger and improving food security. Our farm visits and participation in Africa's largest agri-food systems forum showed me many realities and challenges. One of them related to the world of seeds, the beginning of our foods. I was selected to be part of the largest seed forum International Seed Federation where I intend to deepen my knowledge on this topic and share it on my social networks and discussion groups.  #NGIN #ISF #Bolivia #WorldSeed2024 #SDSNBolivia #SDG2 #agriculturaleconomics #FutureGeneration

Connecting American innovation with Tajikistan's agricultural roots is paving the way for a more resilient future for Tajik farmers. Discover how our USAID-funded Market Driven Rural Development Activity is bridging Tajikistan’s agricultural potential and American expertise to empower farmers and create jobs for the rural population: https://bit.ly/3Y6tKON

It is about Scaling up and mainstreaming seed systems interventions

Calling all Change Agents & Stakeholders: Join the Africa Integrative Agriculture Network! Are you passionate about building a thriving and sustainable agricultural future for Africa? The Africa Integrative Agriculture Network (AIAN) is a dynamic new initiative uniting individuals and organizations dedicated to transforming the continent's agricultural landscape. We believe in: 🎯Empowering smallholder farmers: Equipping them with the knowledge, resources, and technology to increase productivity and income. 🎯Promoting sustainable practices: Fostering innovative approaches that protect our environment and resources for future generations. 🎯Building resilient food systems: Ensuring food security and access to nutritious food for all Africans. If you share our vision, we invite you to join the AIAN movement! Here's what you can expect: ✅Connect with like-minded individuals and organizations: Collaborate, share knowledge, and build impactful partnerships. ✅Stay informed on the latest trends and innovations: Gain access to exclusive resources, workshops, and webinars. ✅Contribute to shaping the future of African agriculture: Share your voice and expertise to influence policy and drive positive change. Ready to be part of the solution? Join the AIAN community today! https://lnkd.in/dDgeMbnF Share this post with your network and let's build a stronger, more sustainable future for Africa together! #Africa #Agriculture #Sustainability #FoodSecurity #Changemakers #jointhemovement

Zero Hunger Champions, Let's Grow a Brighter Future for Africa! As advocates for #ZeroHunger, I'm thrilled to share the Africa Integrative Agriculture Network (AIAN). This incredible initiative unites passionate individuals and organizations like you and me to transform the continent's agricultural landscape, fostering food security and empowering smallholder farmers. Why repost this? ✅Fuel the fight against hunger: By supporting AIAN, you contribute directly to building stronger, more resilient food systems in Africa. ✅Empower changemakers: Help connect passionate individuals and organizations working towards a common goal; a thriving agricultural future for Africa. ✅Amplify the movement: Spread the word about AIAN and attract more changemakers to join the fight for #ZeroHunger. How to share: Click the share or repost button! Add your own message: Share why ending hunger in Africa is important to you and encourage others to join the movement. Use the hashtags: #ZeroHunger #Africa #Agriculture #Sustainability #FoodSecurity #Changemakers #JoinTheMovement Together, let's cultivate a future where everyone has access to the nutritious food they deserve!

𝐀𝐔-𝐈𝐁𝐀𝐑 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐨𝐭𝐬𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐚 The African Union-Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR), in collaboration with the Government of Botswana, announced its initiation of the formulation of a comprehensive National Blue Economy Strategy for Botswana. This significant step marks the beginning of a collaborative effort to enhance the sustainable utilisation of marine and aquatic resources in Botswana and across the African continent. AU-IBAR's endeavor, supported by the Government of Norway, is aligned with the broader objective of enhancing the harmonised implementation of the Africa Blue Economy Strategy by African Union Member States (AU MS) and Regional Economic Communities (RECs). This initiative follows the recommendations of the Honorable Ministers at the 2019 Specialised Technical Committee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Water and Environment (STC-ARDWE), urging comprehensive support for awareness creation, capacity building, and the establishment of Blue Governance mechanisms at various levels, resulting into the endorsement of Africa Blue Economy Strategy as a blueprint by the AU heads of states at the high-level meeting held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in February 2020. Through extensive consultations conducted at continental, regional, and national levels, AU-IBAR has developed Implementation Plans and a framework for Blue Governance Coordination Mechanism. The next phase involves providing technical assistance to selected AU member states, including Botswana, to develop National Blue Economy Strategies, Implementation Plans, and Blue Governance Coordination Framework Mechanisms.

#SoilValuesProgram is present at the Africa Food Systems Forum - #AFSForum2024, which takes place from 02 to 06 September 2024 in Kigali, Rwanda. This event is organised by #AGRA, a knowledge partner of #SoilValuesProgram, a programme funded by the Dutch Directorate-General for International Cooperation (DGIS). During the forum, #SoilValuesProgram will take part in parallel sessions and discussions focusing on soil health and fertility. The aim of #SoilValuesProgram's participation is to promote substantial investment in soil management to improve agricultural yields, meet the challenges of climate change and strengthen the resilience of small-scale agricultural producers in #Sahel countries. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/edrzR2nZ #AgriculturalResilience #AgriculturalProductivity

🐟 Fishery is a mainstay for the food security and economy of many African communities and plays a fundamental role in the continent. 🔵 Over the past two years, E4Impact has embarked on a journey to deepen its understanding of the blue economy, its dynamics and the public and private actors that works in it. It has done so through to two multi-country projects funded by the Italian Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale and carried out in collaboration with CIHEAM Bari. 👉 We're talking about “Blue and Green” and “FISH”, two initiatives launched in Senegal, Uganda and Tanzania, which aim to strengthen the traditional fishing supply chain through the development of entrepreneurial skills and the consolidation of the dialogue between public and private actors. 🔎 How? Thanks to a participatory and step-by-step approach, which allowed our team members to get in touch with the local ecosystem and instill change from the inside. ➡ Find out all the details in this article: https://lnkd.in/dYU6dwGd

How much do you know about Dr. Geoffrey Hawtin, this year's co-recipient of the World Food Prize? His early career was dedicated to #beans🫘. He collected, preserved, and safeguarded legume species like chickpeas and faba beans from countries like Afghanistan, Ethiopia, Lebanon, Jordan, Syria, and Turkey to secure the future of #GoodFood4All. Learn more: https://t.co/jpH6CZ9ta4 #FoodPrize24 | #BeansisHow | CGIAR | International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) | CIAT