SIANI seconds the concerns regarding strategies, which call for marginal changes at a time when transformative change is needed. Failing to harness the potential of smallholder #farmers to lead this transition is a major pitfall of the Food and Agriculture Organization's roadmap.

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NEWS STORY ⎮

Researchers juggle teaching and research, but it's crucial to bridge academia with real-world impact. Dr. Jennifer Batamuliza and Prof. Alfred R. Bizoza share insights from University of Rwanda on transferring knowledge effectively.

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Discover how 25 farmers and agripreneurs in Europe & Central Asia are pioneering digital agriculture amid climate change and global challenges.

'Connected Farmers' showcases their journeys toward #AgInnovation & resilience.

Dive into their stories ➡️ bit.ly/3Qq7ZX0

The Food and Agriculture Organization misused my research to publish findings with a pro-meat bias ⚠️

The organization has been outdoing itself to distort the impacts of dietary change on the environment 🧵 theguardian.com/environment/20…

CGIAR #IntheNews

🐟Shakuntala Haraksingh Thilsted Director for Nutrition, Health, and Food Security Impact Area Platform at CGIAR highlights the need for diverse diets to achieve sustainability. More seafood choices can protect oceans & ensure #foodsecurity .

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#CallForProposals ⎮

Vinnova launches a call for proposals to contribute to increasing the level of innovation in the #FoodSystem . The call is aimed at established companies that, in collaboration w others, want to test & develop innovative solutions.
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#Agroforestry in #Ukraine could be the key to boosting food production and combating climate change on a massive scale. 🌱➡️🌳

“It shouldn't wait for conflict resolution,” said Matthew Fïelding 💙💛 after moderating the policy brief launch.

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#Coffee is the most traded agricultural commodity. @m_arljung reflects on his study the effects of coffee certification on #LandUse in #CostaRica , suggesting a shift to a positive definition of coffee certification that includes added benefits.

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The Saleemul Huq Memorial Scholarship --> ow.ly/aER650RgT1b

In memory of Saleemul Huq, a new scholarship & award for researchers from LDCs, SIDS & other developing countries has been launched along with other calls to further work on practical solutions for #LossAndDamage .

El Niño has brought about spells of dry weather across much of Southern Africa in recent months, leading to poor agronomic conditions in the current growing season.

Learn more in this blog by Jan Duchoslav, Joachim De Weerdt, and Rodwell Mzonde: ow.ly/7WR850Rfo3a

CGIAR

📣 Calling all innovators! The deadline for submissions to the WFF Transformative Research Challenge has been extended to 15 May!

👉 Discover more: world-food-forum.org/innovation-lab…

Catarina Antikanen, FIAN-Sverige reflects on #FoodSovereignty & brings attention to the power dimension discussed under the food sovereignty context.

'We want to give back the power to local people to produce, trade & consume their own food.'

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Due to the physical demands, low wages, & long periods at sea, the #fishing industry's #labour shortage has been filled by migrant #workers . Although migrant worker treatment has improved, it is vital to cooperate to ensure safe & fair working conditions

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Ahead of the #AgroecologyDay , join Charlee Salmelin on a journey to explore the stories of those who embrace traditional farming and growing their own food at SLU Alnarp's Agroecology Farm.

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The pandemic has shown the crucial role of migrant workers in the #agrifood sector. It's vital that #smallholders & family #farmers capacities & contributions are strengthened & secured. Promoting decent employment to achieve #FoodSecurity & reduce poverty
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Meet SIANI’s expert groups! See how they address challenges like #LandRights , pollination, and #FoodSecurity in different parts of the world. Until 19 May you can also apply to become an expert group, learn more: buff.ly/3wesQ8X

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#CallForPapers ⎮

Nutrition@BMC 'Collection on Food security in conflict & disaster zones' invites researchers & practitioners working in this critical field to contribute their findings on tackling #FoodSecurity in areas affected by conflict & disaster.

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📢African Food Fellowship is recruiting 80 #FoodSystems leaders in #Kenya and #Rwanda to join the African Food Fellowship to #connect and build relationships and gain essential food systems and #leadership knowledge to transform food systems ⤵️

How does #CSA move food, production, distribution & consumption from the individual's private sphere to the political arena? Farmers & eaters gather to grow & share food in more environmentally, socially & financially sustainable & just ways.

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Urgent action is needed to tackle #malnutrition in #children & #women . Marie Durling , Nutrition Advocacy Advisor, World Food Programme says current global food crisis 'will have devastating impacts on children’s rights to health, #nutrition , #education & #employment '
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