Yesterday I spoke at the United Nations Committee on World Food Security for the launch of the UN Decade of Family Farming highlighting the importance of economic sustainability for farmers #cfs46 Nuffield Ireland CFS

Hope the many critics of UK/European & North American Beef production get to see this..! Great data Renée Anderson Nch’19 #CFS46 ⁦Nuffield International Farming Scholars⁩ ⁦Nuffield Farming⁩ ⁦minette batters⁩ ⁦National Farmers' Union⁩ ⁦Nuffield Australia⁩

I am one of a group of International Nuffield Scholars attending the Committee on World Food Security Meeting #CFS46 in Rome this week. I may feel like a fish out of water, however our farms are influenced by the discussions that occur at this level. #nuffieldag #AgriFoodNet

Technology changed the way we do business in the U.S. In developing countries, there is an opportunity for small-holder farmers to leapfrog ahead, jumping some of the technology we’ve used over the years, and really increase productivity in their own nations. #CFS46 #DigitalTech

Fruitful meeting with the President and Secretary General of WFO to strengthen the cooperation with OIEAnimalHealth in the margin of #CFS46 in Roma. Farmers are key players to improve animal health and welfare at global level.

Packed room at women’s land rights session at #CFS46 ⁦Food and Agriculture Organization⁩ ⁦GlobaLandToolNetwork⁩ ⁦Land Portal⁩ ⁦Land Coalition⁩ ⁦ILRI.org⁩

The Global 4-H delegates had an incredible time last night at a reception at the residence of the Canadian Ambassador in Rome. Thank you to Ambassador Bugailiskis for your inspiring words and kind hospitality. #CFS46

“The science is clear: overconsumption of sugars, salt and trans fats are poisoning us; legislators must intervene so that consumers can make informed choices”. Says Mario Arvelo #CFS46

My closing remarks at a Future of Farming event Food and Agriculture Organization #CFS46 : ‘We’re 194 nations, let’s find a way to listen to each other, and when we talk about AgroEcology let’s make sure it’s inclusive of all forms of agriculture...

It was an honor and pleasure to moderate this afternoon's #CFS46 side event on transformative partnerships to achieve #SDG2 . Excellent discussion and ideas for future action.

«For I was hungry» Discussing #ZeroHunger at #CFS46 and then running into Homeless Jesus by ⁦Sant' Egidio⁩ in Trastevere. No further discussion needed. Action pls.⁦Norwegian Church Aid⁩

Our success will depend on the transformation of #foodsystems on a global scale said @ghoungbo at #CFS46 .

#Agenda2030 is ambitious in its goal to end poverty and hunger, and to put all economies and societies on a sustainable path.

#endpoverty #zerohunger #globalgoals

' #Agroforestry can bridge traditionally separated sectors by enabling joint implementation to address key sustainability issues,' says #FAO 's Ewald Rametsteiner #CFS46

At the launch of the #UNICEF State of the World’s Children report, this year focussed on children, food & #nutrition .

Sobering findings: 2 in 3 children globally are not fed the MINIMUM recommended diverse diet.

#SOWC #CFS46 #ChildrenEatingWell

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Action is needed, we can't continue to go on as we do today says Aksel Jakobsen, Norway's State Secretary of International Development.

Norway recently launched its action plan for sustainable #foodsystems . Find out more bit.ly/2MjswMg

Norway MFA #CFS46 #zerohunger

As Berhe Tekola closes this engaging #CFS46 side event on #AMR , the panelists and public agree: #AntimicrobialResistance is a critical challenge for all of society. We can only overcome it by working together. Food and Agriculture Organization World Farmers Norges Bondelag OIEAnimalHealth World Health Organization (WHO)

Frø som spirer bedre, er mer hardføre og som trenger mindre vann, gir håp om enda flere og bedre avlinger for bøndene i Garowe i Somalia. Vi prøver ut en ny teknologi som gjør vanning enklere og gir bøndene mer å rutte med. #veggie #food #wordfoodsummit #CFS46

The Government of Uganda has launched the Gender Strategy for National Land Policy Implementation at the ongoing #CFS46 bit.ly/2VMssb2 Download the publication on our website here bit.ly/2MMMxdl

My message at #CFS46 , my first as Food and Agriculture Organization Director-General:

We must come up with new ideas and take innovative and broader actions with all stakeholders to achieve #SDGs !

Let’s design bigger, do concrete and aim better!

The trend can be reversed. Our success will depend on the transformation of #foodsystems on a global scale. It needs to be inclusive, sustainable and ensure a healthy diet for all - @GHoungbo at #WorldFoodDay ceremony

#zerohunger #CFS46 #globalgoals