At the Africa Food Systems Forum 2024, global leaders and experts tackled pressing issues such as climate impacts on smallholder farmers, the need for sustainable investments and the importance of empowering women and youth. Discussions also highlighted innovations in agriculture and the role of food safety standards.

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A team of researchers at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)in Los Banos/Philippines has identified genes and markers responsible for low glycemic index (GI) and high protein content in rice, using genetics…

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To ensure that farmers do not lose access to the EU as an export destination for their cocoa, GIZ’s global Fund for the Promotion of Innovation in Agriculture (i4Ag) develops the digital innovation “Open Cocoa Chain”…

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Many fishermen in Zambia use poor fishing methods involving insecticide-treated mosquito nets or the use of harmful substances to catch fish. Such traditionally applied, illegal methods are leading to the depletion of…

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Despite progress in gender equality and women's empowerment, none of the gender equality targets are on track, according to this report. Without urgent action, gender parity in parliaments may not be achieved until 2063,…

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