Healthy land provides us with almost 95% of our food and so much more 🌎 For #DesertificationandDroughtDay, learn more: bit.ly/4bYtPK0 UN Land and Drought #UNited4Land

#ICYMI: World Bank released a new report last month examining the highest-impact actions for net zero #FoodSystems 💡 Check out the 'Recipe for a Livable Planet' report for #SustainableGastronomyDay 🔽 wrld.bg/9TOm50RxhZx @WBG_Agriculture

⭐ 70 experts ⭐ from more than 22 countries ⭐ and different sectors ...came together to discuss solutions for the water-energy-food-environment nexus at a #FrontiersDev symposium in #Amman, #Jordan! Get all the event takeaways from RAEngGlobal 🔽 bit.ly/4aZvEVG

Hear from Marchmont's own Michael Hoevel at the recent #WorldSeed2024 as he discusses seed sector solutions to increasingly polarised conversations in #FoodSystems 🔽 bit.ly/3VduBeY #SeedIsLife #ISF100Years International Seed Federation

What does a post-Malabo future look like for African agricultural systems? Find out in the latest Farming First spotlight series, featuring insights from... ▶️ Sithembile Mwamakamba, Food, Agric. & Nat. Res. Policy Analysis Network ▶️ Namukolo Covic, ILRI.org & CGIAR ▶️ Dr. Moumini Savadogo, AKADEMIYA2063 farmingfirst.org

The African Union is developing first-of-its-kind food safety guidelines for the continent's informal foods market alongside ILRI.org. With #SMEs playing an important role in the informal sector, learn more about the initiative for #SMEDay 🔽 bit.ly/3XfR7Xq

"Such improved varieties, in turn, would support sustainability through higher yields and reduced usage of fertilisers." Learn how soil symbionts could unlock climate-smart agriculture from ENSA's Paszkowski Lab in AGU's Eos 🔽 bit.ly/3VjEbgJ Crop Science Centre

The International Seed Federation World Seed Congress 2024 marked a significant milestone in the global seed sector, celebrating a century of innovation and cooperation. Missed #WorldSeed2024? Get all the takeaways from the event in Krishi Jagran Official 🔽 bit.ly/3VFNLL5

#Opportunity alert! 🚨 Are you an #African woman who wants to be at the forefront of #ClimateAction and #ClimateSolutions? Apply for AWARD Fellowships’s new fellowship 👇🏾 bit.ly/AAWLCA24 Deadline: 10 September 2024 #AAWLCAFellowship | #CLimateAdaptationREsilience

Scientists at ENSA have found a genetic 'off switch' in legumes that limits nutrient uptake. By removing this gene, they ensured continuous nitrogen fixation, even with high soil nitrate levels. More on Phys.org 🔽 bit.ly/3S5fcN0 Dugald Reid

As the new CEO of PFS, Mandla Nkomo sees major opportunities to help revolutionise Africa's food industry to address the continent's ongoing urbanisation. Find out how from The Minnesota Star Tribune 🔽 bit.ly/3W6wXgc

A new fellowship aims to increase both the number of African women leading #ClimateAction and the development of climate solutions designed to address the needs of women and men smallholders. Learn more in Africa.com 🔽 bit.ly/3zPvTWu AWARD Fellowships

"Preventing the spread of zoonotic diseases in the first instance will always be more effective and impactful than treatment." Hear from HealthforAnimals' Carel du Marchies Sarvaas as he explains why good human health means ensuring good animal health 🔽 bit.ly/3S9qBeR

Did you know that International Seed Federation has a new podcast with Foreign Policy? 🎙️ Tune into "State of Seed" for insights into what is needed to bring high-quality seeds to farmers across the globe 🔽 🎧 Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3W9Acok 🎧 Spotify: spoti.fi/3Wb6Zte

Don't miss out on the 2024 Borlaug Dialogue in #DesMoines, Iowa from 29 to 31 October! Register to join food security pioneers as they focus on integrating past wisdom, current innovations, and the pressing needs of tomorrow: bit.ly/3VrPm6Z World Food Prize Foundation

"Efforts to improve food systems to reduce hunger and poverty for future generations must better account for the diversity of young people." For #YouthDay, learn how young people shape #FoodSystems from CGIAR GENDER Impact Platform's Nicoline de Haan in FairPlanet ⬇️ bit.ly/4fJzo1e

Veterinarians care for more than just animals – they play an often overlooked yet vital role in keeping humans, animals, and the environment safe. Learn more from John de Jong in dvm360® 🔽 bit.ly/463Agtk HealthforAnimals | World Veterinary Association | #OneHealth

ICYMI: Recently appointed CEO of PFS Mandla Nkomo sat down with New Food Magazine to discuss his new role, challenges in the food sector, and hopes for the future. Check it out 🔽 bit.ly/4cCWVPB

How can engineers and innovators use systems thinking for equitable, sustainable energy? Experts discussed solutions at #FrontiersDev-Engineering X symposium in #Medellín, Colombia! Get the event takeaways from RAEngGlobal 🔽 bit.ly/4f7p5nr

"Addressing food security issues requires a holistic approach that considers the interconnectedness of #FoodSystems..." Food, Agric. & Nat. Res. Policy Analysis Network’s Sithembile Ndema Mwamakamba shares priority areas for a Post-Malabo future on @FarmingFirst 👇 bit.ly/4cXhCGh