The UN Food Systems Summit has announced a competition to identify the best small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from across the world who are transforming food systems for a better tomorrow
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IFC, Madagascar to develop insurance to protect smallholder farmers
The IFC and the Madagascar government have announced an agricultural insurance programme to assist Madagascars farmers in building stronger climate resilience, increasing productivity, and gaining easier access to financial services
UPL signs agreement with Soil Health Institute
UPL Ltd has announced a two-year agreement with the Soil Health Institute (SHI), a non-profit organisation whose mission is to safeguard and enhance the vitality and productivity of soil through scientific research and advancement
CIMMYT and John Innes Centre announces collaboration on wheat research
The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Centre (CIMMYT) and the John Innes Centre (JIC) have announced a strategic collaboration for joint research, knowledge sharing and communications, to further develop the future of wheat
AGCO Agriculture Foundation and Kenya Red Cross Society announce project partnership
The AGCO Agriculture Foundation (AAF) has announced the second phase of a US$125,000 project partnership with the Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) to respond to climate change and food insecurity in Dadaab Refugee Complex