20 Leaders Under 40 Who Are Shaping the Future of Our Food System

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we are constantly amazed by the variety of ideas, initiatives, businesses, and research put forth by talented individuals making waves in the food and agriculture sectors. They come from varying backgrounds, regions, and perspectives, and represent a wide range of ages.

BCFN Releases Report Exploring Environmental, Food, and Migration Sustainability

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The Barilla Center for Food & Nutrition Foundation (BCFN) has released its second Food Sustainability Report titled “Environmental, Food and Migration Sustainability: Three Challenges To Overcome Together.” The report is a joint effort between BCFN and the Milan Center for Food Law and Policy, aimed at raising awareness about crucial issues surrounding food and sustainability.

Cops Sell Free Govt Forms for $10

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THE government will soon introduce electronic tagging of cattle in a development which is set to stamp out corruption in the marketing and movement of cattle.

How Change Happens: Inspiring Examples from Urban Food Policy

Urban Food Policy

Many of us in the world of food policy are excited by what is happening in cities. Hundreds of municipalities are developing and delivering policies to improve the food system.

Stay Awake for This: Climate Change Is Putting Your Morning Coffee in Danger

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According to a recent study by Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew, in London, the effects of climate change could cause Ethiopian Arabica coffee beans to go extinct before the end of the century. The study finds that the number of locations in Ethiopia naturally suited to growing Arabica is projected to drop anywhere from 68 percent to 99.7 percent—or extinction—by 2080.

Rwanda: Fresh University Graduates to Drive Agric Modernisation and Food Security Efforts

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Efforts geared at strengthening modern farming and helping spur crop production to ensure food security have been boosted by deployment of fresh agriculture university graduates in different parts of the country to support farmers.

Press Statement- Statement on Illegal Shipment of GMO maize into Nigeria

GMO Maize

We read the report of the press conference by the Director General of the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) at which he decried the importation of genetically modified (GM) maize into Nigeria.

22 Inspirational Women in Food and Agriculture

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Women are crucial to the functioning of a healthy and sustainable food system. At Food Tank, we are continually inspired by the hard work and creativity of women farmers, entrepreneurs, policymakers, community leaders, and family members.

Twenty Initiatives Saving Seeds for Future Generations

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By saving, exchanging, and reusing seeds over thousands of years, farmers and gardeners carefully selected crops for various traits adapted to many growing conditions and climates, creating a rich genetic plant heritage that formed the base of the global food supply.

CropMobster: Growing Community through Crowdsourcing

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Founded as a resource to prevent food waste, the CropMobster network has grown into an online platform for farmers, food activists, and pantries to exchange resources.