Opinion | Congresswoman Alma Adams on Hunger and Closing the Gap

If the United States wants to make healthy food a priority, we need to make changes, especially regarding elected officials. That’s the conclusion of Congresswoman Alma Adams, Ph.D., elected in November to her third term in the U.S. House of Representatives, North Carolina 12th Congressional District.

Seeds&Chips Global Food Innovation Summit 2019: Sparking Change

The fifth edition of the Seeds&Chips Global Food Innovation Summit May 6-9, 2019 will gather a community of entrepreneurs, innovators, policymakers, leaders, and activists that push for a sustainable future in food and agriculture.

New Project in Carbon Farming Launched in India

A new project will help farmers increase their income as well as store carbon in their soil. Starting with 20 farmers in two districts of Maharashtra state in India, the carbon farming project will compensate farmers for increases in soil organic carbon. These farmers follow no-till practices in growing rice and other cover crops.

Opinion | Why We Need Organic for All?

Many people choose organic food in order to protect themselves and their families from exposure to pesticides.

Venture-Backed Technology Startup Tackles Industrial Food Waste

A venture-backed technology startup, FoodMaven, is tackling the US$161 billion per year industrial food waste problem by allowing food producers and suppliers to earn a profit from once landfill-destined food.

Soil society raises alarm on oil spillage, demand policy

Scientists at the just concluded 43th annual conference has bemoan damages occasioned by  oil spillage and its poor management in relation to soil in the Niger Delta area of South-South of Nigeria in view of food security and safe environment, demanded policy  for soil policy in Nigeria.

Hilton Properties Takes Additional Steps to Source Local Food

FoodMaven, a technology startup committed to reducing food waste on an industrial scale, is partnering with Hilton Properties to expand Hilton’s efforts to source local food in Colorado and Texas.

Images speak @ the Africa Sustainable Livestock (ASL) 2050 report launch held in Abuja.

Images speak @ the Africa Sustainable Livestock (ASL) 2050 report launch held in Abuja. See more images below...

Dr. Bronner’s Helps Bring Better Opportunities to Farmers in India

Dr. Bronner’s, the family-owned and number one seller of natural soap in the United States, has just released a short film highlighting how they’re working to source organic, fair trade products, and create what they hope is a better agricultural system. “Journey to Pavitramenthe” is the second film in Dr. Bronner’s “Journey” series, and explores the lives and farms of organic mint producers in India’s Uttar Pradesh state.

Images speak @ the TAAT Wheat Annual Review and Planning Meeting in Abuja.

Images speak @ the TAAT Wheat Annual Review and Planning Meeting in Abuja. See more images below.....

How A Soap Company is Helping Fix the Broken Food System

If you ever took the time to read the fine print on a bottle of Dr. Bronner’s iconic 18-in-1 Hemp Peppermint Pure-Castile Soap, you probably barely noticed the one reference to what people put in—not on—their bodies.

Central Bank stops forex allocation to milk, as imports reach $1.5 billion

The governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr.  Godwin Emefiele has reiterated the impending stoppage of foreign exchange allocation for importation of milk and other associated products saying Nigeria cannot continue spending between $1.5-2 billion on importation when backward integration would have curbed the incidences of herdsmen and farmers’ clashes.   

28 Inspiring Urban Agriculture Projects

Around 15 percent of the world’s food is now grown in urban areas. According to the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), urban farms already supply food to about 700 million residents of cities, representing about a quarter of the world’s urban population. By 2030, 60 percent of people in developing countries will likely live in cities.

Seaweed in Cow Feed Reduces Methane Emissions Almost Entirely

A recent study by researchers at James Cook University in Queensland, Australia, has found a certain type of Australian red algae can significantly inhibit methane emissions from cows.

More Crop Per Drop, Better Lives for Farmers with Lotus Foods

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Lotus Foods co-founders and co-CEOs Caryl Levine and Ken Lee talk about supporting rice farmers by introducing their unique crops to global markets and promoting better farming practices.

We Won’t Feed the World By Giving Up on Small-Scale Farmers

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Timothy A. Wise, Senior Researcher at the Small Planet Institute and author of Eating Tomorrow, talks about the agriculture stakeholders vying for a seat at the global policy table—and the agribusinesses who come out on top. “Ultimately, it is agribusiness who is at the policy table or influencing policymakers: not farmers. That’s a huge problem,” says Wise.

Women Are Champions of Farming Differently, Says Kivirist

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” farmer, author, and entrepreneur Lisa Kivirist talks about the power of women farming differently—especially when they collaborate and support each other.

PRESS RELEASE- U.S. Signs Declaration of Partnership with Nigeria to Improve Food Security

Feed the Future ‘Country Plan’ will boost agri-business, nutrition, and resilience

Abuja – On July 18, the governments of the United States and Nigeria jointly signed a declaration of partnership to launch a five-year Feed the Future Nigeria Country Plan to increase investments in food security, build greater resilience, and improve household nutrition in the country.

Stakeholders lament non-mechanization of agriculture

Stakeholders at a meeting organized by the National Centre for Agricultural Mechanization (NCAM) have lamented the sorry state of agriculture in Nigeria due to non-mechanization and continuing subsistence practice instead of commercialization.

Food Doing Good: Putting Sustainability on Plates in the U.K.

“Unless we fix food, we cannot fix climate change,” says the Sustainable Restaurant Association’s (SRA) most recent report.

Pictures speak @ NCAM, Ilorin where stakeholders speak out on agricultural mechanisation and impact on food security.

 Pictures speak @ NCAM, Ilorin where stakeholders speak out on agricultural mechanisation and impact on food security. see more images below....

Trump’s trade wars thrust farmers into desperation loans

Farmers have seen their net income plummet by half since 2013 and are now expected to hold nearly $427 billion in debt this year.

Images speak @ the 43rd Conference of the Soil Science Society of Nigeria, held at the Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi

Images speak @ the 43rd Conference of the Soil Science Society of Nigeria, held at the Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi ... see more images below..

GreenWave Works to Restore Oceans all over the Globe while Creating Jobs and a Market for Seaweed

GreenWave works to restore oceans all over the globe while creating jobs and a market for seaweed. In 2015, they won the Buckminster Fuller Challenge and since then, founder Bren Smith and the GreenWave team have been busy training new ocean farmers, developing markets for kelp, and figuring out how to connect with land-based agriculture. Over the last several years, GreenWave has received requests to start restorative ocean farms in every coastal region in North America and 20 countries around the world.

14 African American Women Leading Change in the U.S. Food System

According to the 2018 State of Women-Owned Businesses report, the number of women-owned businesses increased by 58 percent from 2007 to 2018.

PRESS RELEASE Global Smart Agriculture Solution Market Growth Expand by Increasing Penetration of Internet of Things in Agriculture to Improve Overall Farm Yield

A Recent Research Study by Research Nester titled "Smart Agriculture Solution Market: Global Demand Analysis & Opportunity Outlook 2024" delivers detailed overview of the global smart agriculture solution market in terms of market segmentation by component, by solution and by region.

From Rescued Food to Artisan Bites

Sophie Andre, founder and director of Elysia Catering, went from delivering breakfast bags to people’s workplaces in London to feeding the likes of Airbnb, WeWork, and government agencies, while creating a smaller circular economy hub in the supply chain for food otherwise wasted.

Opinion | Why We Need Organic for All?

Many people choose organic food in order to protect themselves and their families from exposure to pesticides. But choosing organic also means helping to create a healthier food system for everyone, from farm to table.

OPINION - SCIENCE: Gene editing technology in agriculture: Time for African governments to intervene By Aghan DanielIdaghan@afsta.org

A series of genome editing related research work in Africa has triggered the need for the continent to develop a dedicated policy for new and precision breeding techniques, especially for genome editing.

According to experts who are already doing gene editing research, National Biosafety Authorities in the continent need to develop regulations on the innovation with speed.

Climate Labels on Food to Become a Reality in Denmark

The Danish Government has announced that a climate labeling system on food products will accompany its plan to become carbon neutral by 2050.

Food Organizations Join Forces to Reintroduce Neglected Crops to Global Ecosystems

Over the last century, government policies and large food producers have prioritized farming practices that grow crop varieties with high yields.

Oluwatoyinbo takes over agric college

Following the indefinite suspension of the provost of Federal College of Agriculture, Ibadan, Dr. Babajide Adelekan as a result of his arraignment in court for financial impropriety by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC), Dr. Foluke Oluwatoyinbo was announced as the acting provost of the institution. This was made known by a source close to the office of the provost.

Soil Science sets to hold 2019 conference at Makurdi

The Soil Science Society of Nigeria (SSSN) will by 15th-19th converge its members at the Benue state capital Makurdi for the year 2019 conference to deliberate on better agricultural practices using soil for food security.

Read the content of the message sent to Foodfarmnews below:

“Food Won’t Solve Hunger. Income Will.”

Ontario has become the battleground for the food insecurity debate in Canada. A pilot project providing low-earning residents a guaranteed income came to a screeching halt under new provincial leadership.

Issues, as Nigeria prepares for wheat conference

* Focus on seeds, NIRSAL and out-grower 

As the strategic committee on Nigerian Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT) programme on wheat compact commenced preparation towards hosting the international conference scheduled for between July 24 and 26, 2019, issues of quality seeds, role of Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System (NIRSAL) and a structured out-growers commencement were well deliberations for way forward.

SOLVING PROBLEMS OF FARMERS / HERDSMEN CONFLICT IN NIGERIA – A PERSPECTIVE by Engr. O. M. Akeju

INTRODUCTION

The arable farmers and Pastoralists conflicts have been pre – dated to colonial days. Historically, the colonial masters faced the challenges; the major herdsmen / farmers conflict of 1948 was a good example.

Traditional Crops in Western Africa Are at Risk from Outdated Seed Laws

In many parts of Western Africa, climate change is affecting farmers and biodiversity, and outdated seed laws are making matters worse.

PRESS RELEASE- NIGERIA ANNUAL MILK IMPORTS PRODUCTS IS CURRENTLY ESTIMATED AT $1.3 BILLION.

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development kicks-off a 2day congress on the 4^th Global Dairy Congress Africa, with the theme “Accelerating Investment and Cooperation of Dairy in Africa”.

NASC Trains Certification Officers, Others On operations Of Seed Tracker

The National Agriculture Seeds Council (NASC), has commenced sensitization on operations and uses of the 'National Seed Tracker' in its bid to improve the seed system towards a sustainable food and nutritional security in the country.

Images speak @ meeting of NPFS-PPP/BOI Agro Processing factor Investors and Contractor

Images speak @ meeting of NPFS-PPP/BOI Agro Processing Factor Investors and Contractors.. see more images.

Opinion | Mindful Eating Could Rebuild Health for Communities of Color

There is a health crisis in low-income communities of color caused partly by poor nutrition. Many traditional and healthy eating habits have been abandoned due to migration, immigration, and high poverty.

Four Food Advocates are Speaking Up Against an Unfair System that is Causing Hunger to Persist

Four food advocates from across the United States may challenge your preconceptions of today’s farmers.

NPPAN chooses new election date

National Palm Produce Association of Nigeria (NPPAN) has slated August 28 and 29, 2019 for board members’ meeting and the election into executive posts of the association. The President of the association, Engr. Henry Oladunjoye told food farm news in Abuja.

New National Cashew President promises repositioning

The newly elected President of National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN) Hon. Ojo Joseph Ajanaku has promised to reposition the association with strategic mechanism to regulate the produce in the market.

Opinion | Science-Based Food Policies: What Works, What Doesn’t

Creating meaningful and relevant research-based food policies was the topic of a recent talk with policy and nutrition experts from across the United States.

Ruga’s suspension: anxiety grips contractors

Following the recent suspension of the Ruga settlement project of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD) by National Economic Council (NEC) committee on Farmers-herders crisis headed by the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo there are indications that many contractors already pencilled down to execute the project may have been jolted by the action.

President Buhari signs ACGSF bill

President Muhammadu Buhari has signed into law the Agriculture Credit Guarantee Scheme Fund (ACGSF) along with nine others.

12 Orgs Highlighting the True Cost of Food

The price we pay at the grocery store for what we eat does not always reflect the actual cost of producing and consuming that food. This disconnect can make it difficult to create a more sustainable, more just, and more nutritious food system.

Stephanie Race: Preparing for Future Farming Hurdles Requires Multidisciplinary Data

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” founder and CEO of Crop Performance Ltd. and Earth Labs Stephanie Race talks about the role of agricultural research in the lives of farmers and growers across the United States.

With the Help of Ancient Grains, Gluten Free Beer is Saving the Environment and Local Farmers

Millets and sorghum are nutrient-rich grains, high in protein and antioxidants. And they’re drought-resistant, making them reliable crops in dry, hot conditions. But over the past 50 years, The International Crop Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) estimates that these ancient crops have largely been forgotten as more farmers are prioritizing maize, wheat, rice, and soybeans. Now, a rather unlikely industry is taking advantage of millets and sorghum: gluten-free craft beer.