Zimbabwe’s maize harvest is expected to drop by 50% this year due to drought induced by climate change. It’s crucial to prioritize investments in innovations that enhance agricultural productivity and resiliency in the face of climate challenges.

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A thought-provoking series from our partners showcasing the impact of climate-smart agricultural innovations in bolstering resilience amid a changing climate.

Agricultural insurance can transform smallholder farms by mitigating risks from climate impacts, pests, and disease. Yet, 97% of smallholders in Africa lack access to it. Pula's announcement is a pivotal step towards increasing coverage and unlocking financing for farmers.

How does grade A milk lead to A+ grades? Well, matchmaking cows for higher milk yields can lead to extra income. That extra income leads to a thriving local economy, where farmers in Kenya are now able to put their additional profits toward the education of their children.

Such an inspiring narrative highlighting the profound impact of collaboration, partnership, and innovation in enhancing food and nutritional security for farmers and their communities. Kudos to everyone involved for their outstanding work!

How does a dating app for cows lead to better grades? The connections our partners create to make the world better can be unexpected, but one thing is clear: When you remove the barriers to someone’s potential, the possibilities are endless.

Thanks for sharing this Lawrence Haddad! Successful climate adaptation approaches must include a focus on agriculture to help communities most vulnerable to climate crises.

Effective water management is vital for communities dependent on agriculture for food and income. Kenya’s recent cycle of droughts and floods driven by heavy rainfall underscores the urgent need to invest in adaptation innovations for farmers.

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Extreme heat poses a significant threat to crops and human health, intensifying food insecurity for smallholder farmers and rural communities. We must support farmers in overcoming increasingly volatile weather patterns driven by climate change.

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As someone who grew up on a smallholder farm in Zimbabwe, I understand the challenges farmers face, especially from climate change. In this blog, I share insights on innovative solutions to help smallholder farmers adapt and thrive.

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President of Sierra Leone President Julius Maada Bio underscores the critical importance of scaling up climate-smart innovations for a sustainable, resilient global food system.

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Climate-smart innovations are empowering smallholder farmers like Jashoda with the information they need to provide healthy crops for their families and communities.

Access to clean water and efficient water management tools is essential for the health, prosperity, and resilience of smallholder farmers across the globe.

Climate change isn’t a distant threat – it’s impacting vulnerable communities now. The latest data from the World Meteorological Organization underscores that we must act urgently to prioritize climate-smart innovations for smallholder farmers, who are on the frontlines of climate challenges.

Nigerian & African food security & economic development hinges on creating equal opportunities for women smallholder farmers. As @GatesFoundation Uche Amaonwu highlights, we must equip women farmers with policies & tools focused on their needs: thisdaylive.com/index.php/2024…

Climate-smart agriculture is key to a food secure future across the continent. We’re proud to support AICCRA alongside partners like World Bank!

Extreme weather is growing more common across East Africa & scientists say it will only worsen. Our food security is at stake. African farmers need access to climate-smart tools to weather this storm! theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/science-he…

I joined Bill Gates in India to hear about new innovations that are helping the country accelerate progress in agriculture & livestock sector. Thank you to the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences-NAAS & CGIAR researchers who shared valuable insights on dairy genetics, genome editing, & more.

The Africa Food Systems Forum 2024 Launch & Press event will be hosted by the RT Hon. Dr. Édouard Ngirente, the Prime Minister of Rwanda on March 26, 2024, at Kigali International Convention Center (KCC).
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Great to see farming and agriculture innovations in action to support Indian smallholder farmers! With scale, these innovations can transform smallholder farming globally, driving #adaptation and #foodsecurity .