World Bank-hosted fund announces $38 million in grants to support smallholder farmers across Africa, Asia, and the Americas
Global: New grant financing from the Global Agriculture and Food Security Program Fund supports 16 producer organization-led projects across 27 low-income countries
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How Energy Self-Sufficiency Can Reduce Food Loss and Waste
Africa & Middle East: Energy scarcity means farmers in many parts of the world cannot efficiently store, process or transport what they grow and losing food as a result.
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Architect of Global Food Safety Standards Named 2026 World Food Prize Laureate
Global: Huub Lelieveld, a scientis who led a global food safety movement has been named the 2026 World Food Prize Laureate.
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Why Strengthening Women Farmers’ Leadership Matters
Global: Across global food systems, women farmers contribute everyday to agricultural production, rural economies and community wellbeing.
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Why Open, Fair and Rules-Based Trade Matters for Africa’s Food Security
Africa & Middle East: As leaders gather for the 14th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization in Yaoundé from 26 to 29 March 2026, one principle should guide the global agenda: trade must remain open, fair and rules-based.
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How Indonesia Is Strengthening Agriculture Through Sustainable Pest Management
Asia: Safer, smarter pest control is becoming a cornerstone of Indonesia’s efforts to strengthen its food systems.
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How the Sustainable Pesticide Management Framework (SPMF) is Transforming Sustainable Agriculture
Europe: Discover how the Sustainable Pesticide Management Framework (SPMF) is helping countries implement critical steps toward safer, science-based pesticide management that protects farmer health, supports innovation and strengthens regulatory systems.
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Fighting Off Pests and Diseases with Better Early Detection and Integrated Management Tools
Latin America & the Caribbean: Discover how early detection, innovation and global collaboration help to fight pests and diseases threatening food security worldwide from IICA Director General Manuel Otero.
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How Digital Marketplaces Are Empowering Small-Scale Farmers and Rural Communities
Northern America: Farmers often rely on farmers’ markets with logistical challenges. Digital marketplaces offer new, efficient ways to sell directly to consumers.
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Three Ways to Help Tech-Savvy Youth Transform Agriculture
Global: Global agriculture needs to be revamped to enable tech-savvy youth become successful agripreneurs focused on maximising food production.
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