Over the past decade, the journey of Bt eggplant in Bangladesh has been one of enhanced food security and economic opportunities for farmers. Here we explore some of the milestones and progress that have shaped the trajectory of agriculture in #Bangladesh. bteggplant.cornell.edu/2024/03/31/bui…

Don't miss World Food Prize Foundation side event "Ensuring Access to Technology for Women in Agriculture" from US State Dept Office of Agricultural Policy moderated by Dina Esposito. Hear from Raja Rajeswari Meka & speakers GlobalFarmerNetwork Dept. of Agriculture Feed the Future cals.cornell.edu/ensuring-acces…

#FTFxFoodPrize24: Join leaders from Department of State, USAID, Dept. of Agriculture, International Fund for Agricultural Development & more at "Ensuring Access to Technology for Women in Agriculture" hear the latest on their efforts to get women in ag greater access to resources & tools. 📅&⌚: 10/30, 6pm CDT 💻: ow.ly/5i0p50TU61s

Agricultural technology empowers women—essential for secure, sustainable, and equitable global food systems. Learn how the Women-led Nursery Enterprise Model Feed the Future is making a difference #FoodPrize24 #GlobalFoodSecurity bteggplant.cornell.edu/2024/03/04/wom…

Join the World Food Prize Foundation on Oct. 30 from 6-7 PM Central Time for “Ensuring Access to Technology for Women in Agriculture", a livestreamed event exploring gender equity in ag tech. #FoodPrize24 Feed the Future CGIAR GENDER 📅 Learn more: cals.cornell.edu/ensuring-acces…

(1/2) Women are responsible for over half of the food production worldwide, but women often lack the same access to resources as men. As a result, farms managed by women are still 24% less productive then ones managed by men.

🌱 Thrilled to announce our new USAID award! The Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Crop Improvement is accelerating efforts to deliver resilient, sustainable crop solutions for global food security. Cornell University Cornell CALS 🌎Explore the impact🌍 ilci.cornell.edu/2024/10/29/exp…

Happening TODAY World Food Prize Foundation! Don't miss "Ensuring Access to Technology for Women in Agriculture" featuring discussions on Bt eggplant plant nurseries with moderator Dina Esposito and speakers from Feed the Future GlobalFarmerNetwork Dept. of Agriculture #FoodPrize24 📅 cals.cornell.edu/ensuring-acces…

Inspiring moments at the World Food Prize Foundation #FoodPrize24 with two visionary science leaders paving the way for future generations! Join us today at 6 pm CT for Ensuring Access to Technology for Women in Agriculture Feed the Future Dina Esposito Livestream: cals.cornell.edu/ensuring-acces…

Starting now! Join the livesteam World Food Prize Foundation: cals.cornell.edu/ensuring-acces…

The Feed the Future interagency report is now out! It tells the story of sustained US leadership in the face of global food shocks & how US investments are adapting to accelerate progress on more nutritious, sustainable & resilient food systems. Read on! ow.ly/OWYn50TWq4q

(1/2) Congratulations to Dr. Geoffrey Hawtin & Dr. Cary Fowler on being named 2024 World Food Prize Foundation Laureates, recognized for their longstanding contribution to seed conservation and crop biodiversity. #FoodPrize24

Farmers are seeing real change with Bt eggplant: higher incomes, less pesticide use, and healthier communities. Discover their inspiring stories. Feed the Future USAID Bangladesh Dina Esposito bteggplant.cornell.edu/farmer-prosper…

🌱 Hope is taking root in Koyra! Farmers in Bangladesh are embracing #BtEggplant, transforming their fields and futures with higher yields and fewer pesticides. Discover how innovation is empowering rural communities. USAID Bangladesh Feed the Future 🔗 bteggplant.cornell.edu/2024/10/30/hop…

#FeedtheFuture’s Innovation Lab for Crop Improvement Lab launched an online course that gives plant breeders access to trainings in identifying important genetic traits and evaluating plant breeding trials. Read how this advances our crop improvement projects: ow.ly/vjKT50U3ZaQ

Our crop-agnostic tools, market-driven solutions & global partnerships are transforming crop improvement. From accelerating breeding cycles to tackling barriers to innovation, the Lab is paving the way for resilient agriculture Feed the Future.🌱 Read more: ilci.cornell.edu/2024/10/29/exp…

Women's access to agricultural technology—such as pest-resistant Bt eggplant—could empower them to increase yields, reduce costs, and improve their quality of life. World Food Prize Foundation Feed the Future bteggplant.cornell.edu/2024/11/19/wor…

Please register to attend my AAAS lecture tomorrow virtually - CHARLES VALENTINE RILEY MEMORIAL LECTURE  November 20, 2024  5:00pm to 6:30pm - US Eastern Time. …-advancement-of-science.ticketbud.com/2024aaasrileym…

In 2014, Bangladesh made history as the first South Asian nation to commercially cultivate genetically engineered food crops. Learn how Bt eggplant has shaped a decade of resilience in #Bangladesh USAID Bangladesh bteggplant.cornell.edu/2024/03/31/bui…

"Whenever I plant seeds on my farm, I’m driven by the dream of a better future for my daughters," says Anima Biswas, a Feed the Future Insect-Resistant Eggplant entrepreneur. Her story proves how science transforms lives. Learn more about her journey: lnkd.in/gQ-AA4f5 Farming Future Bangladesh Alliance for Science