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As the world population continues to grow, much more effort and innovation will be urgently needed in order to sustainably increase agricultural production, improve the global supply chain, decrease food losses and waste, and ensure that all who are suffering from hunger and malnutrition have access to nutritious food. Agricultural systems worldwide must become more productive and less wasteful. Sustainable agricultural practices and food systems, including both production and consumption, must be pursued from a holistic and integrated perspective. According to global statistics by UNICEF and the United Nations, millions of people suffer from food insecurity and poverty. In my home country, Nigeria, over half the population lives in persistent poverty, with the northern regions most affected. The northeast faces severe malnutrition, driven by insurgent activities, climate challenges, and the COVID-19 pandemic’s lasting impacts. I have personally witnessed the devastating effects of poverty, malnutrition, and food scarcity, especially in rural areas. During my undergraduate studies, I completed a research project titled “Economic Characteristics and Sensory Properties of Broiler Chickens Administered Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa), Garlic (Allium sativum) And Ginger (Zingiber officinale) Extracts”, which was published in the 43rd annual journal of the Nigerian Society for Animal Production. My one-year National Youth Service at the National Veterinary Research Institute further honed my practical skills in livestock management, and my community service in teaching farmers innovative and cost-effective farming techniques deepened my commitment to agricultural sustainability. With a degree in Agriculture and an advanced diploma in Community Health, I have developed a strong foundation in the scientific and social dimensions of food systems, public health, and sustainable development. My academic background, combined with practical experience in both fields, has instilled in me a profound appreciation for how food security and biodiversity influence global health outcomes. The global food crisis demands urgent action. Let’s invest in sustainable agriculture, reduce food waste, and ensure access to nutritious food for all. #FoodSecurity #SustainableAgriculture #EndHunger #MalnutritionSolutions #ReduceFoodWaste #AgriculturalInnovation #GlobalHunger #BiodiversityInAgriculture #FoodSystems #ClimateChangeAndFood #NutritiousFood #FightPoverty #SupplyChainSolutions #SustainableFarming #FoodAccessForAll

Climate change and inefficient agricultural practices are worsening food insecurity and malnutrition. As a leading force in agriculture and food production, Charoen Pokphand Group is committed to addressing this challenge by ensuring food security. The Group actively promotes sustainable farming practices, supports smallholder farmers, and invests in agricultural innovations that enhance food production while minimizing environmental impact. These initiatives contribute significantly to global efforts towards achieving SDG number 2: zero hunger. Promoting Food Security ✔️  C.P. Group has invested in developing and food-insecure countries to promote food security Supporting Vulnerable Group ✔️ 8.8 million meals of nutritious and safe food delivered to vulnerable groups Access To Nutritious and Safe Food ✔️ 8.5 million of children, population, and people in need provided Access to safe and nutritious food Health And Well-Being Products and Services ✔️ 1,242 of health and well-being products and services delivered to stakeholders #cpgroup

Strategies and pathways for supporting more equitable and resilient food systems in Africa – Future agricultures

🎊 Last year, HarvestPlus celebrated its 20th anniversary, marking two decades of embedding essential minerals and vitamins in food systems through biofortified staple crops. Building capacity and strengthening the ecosystem that supports biofortified crops is essential for the accelerated uptake and consumption of nutritious foods. In 2023, HarvestPlus and partners empowered more than 17.1 million smallholder farmers and over 2,900 value chain actors with knowledge and tools to improve livelihoods and build their resilience to shocks, ensuring that vulnerable communities have access to affordable, safe and nutritious foods.  📗👉  To learn more, download the report. https://lnkd.in/eqyhJtVW    #HPAR2023 #HarvestPlus #HiddenHunger #Biofortification #FoodSecurity Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada HarvestPlus Solutions International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) AGRA FAO USAID Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation The Rockefeller Foundation Asian Development Bank (ADB)

Food Insecurity in Africa: Can Insect Consumption Bridge the Protein Gap? 📌 I trust you'd have a great time reading this educating piece. Like, comment and let us know your thoughts about entomophagy. Do well to repost to your connections so they can also learn as well as draw business ideas from the article. --------------------------------------------------- 📢Are you coming across my post for the first time? This is not a coincidence😊. I'm Inimbom Bassey the #Softlifefarmer who believes that #zerohunger is attainable amidst #climatecrisis and so I help farmers and agribusiness enthusiasts build #climateresilience by adapting #climatesmartagriculture practices because I aim to ensure that #agribusinesses are #profitable and the #ecosystem preserved. Kindly follow me and turn on your notification 🔔 to be prompted whenever I post. ------------------------------------------------------------- #insectfarming #insects #africa #foodsecurity #wealth #agtech #wikifarmer #agriculturalinnovation #agribusiness #linkedin #topvoices #thoughtleadership

Pulse crops are life-sustaining nutritious foods that nourish families and empower communities across Africa and the Middle East. On World Pulse Day, CropLife Africa and Middle East celebrates the humble lentil, chickpea, bean and pea—crops that fortify the health and economy of our region. As an association that advocates for safe, sustainable agriculture utilising innovation, we salute the hardworking farmers who cultivate these essential pulse crops. Your efforts contribute to affordable, homegrown protein sources building food security. Pulses present answers for priorities like water conservation, soil enrichment and elevated smallholder farmer livelihoods. Paired with emerging technologies increasing nutritional profiles, early maturing traits and climate resilience, they hold promise for a future where accessing affordable nutrition becomes more equitable. This World Pulse Day, we encourage all those involved in getting pulses from fertile ground to family tables, to come together in support of these nutritious seeds of possibility. Through shared knowledge and solutions, we can unleash the full potential of pulses to create affirmative change. #WorldPulsesDay #CLAME

Rise Against Hunger Africa works to eradicate hunger around the world. One of the ways is helping children between the ages of 1 to 6 years old receive adequate nutrition by providing healthy foods from sustainable sources. Read more at Rise Against Hunger and figure out how you can help. https://buff.ly/3Idjb4N #sustainablefarming #RiseAgainstHunger #worldhunger

Credit to James P. Herrera, Jean Yves Rabezara, Ny Anjara Fifi Ravelomanantsoa,  Miranda Metz,  Courtni France,  Ajilé Owens,  Michelle Pender,  Charles L. Nunn & Randall A. Kramer  June 24, 2021 Food insecurity related to agricultural practices and household characteristics in rural communities of northeast Madagascar | Food Security https://lnkd.in/gAjAfaAe Ending hunger and alleviating poverty are key goals for a sustainable future. Food security is a constant challenge for agrarian communities in low-income countries, especially in Madagascar. We investigated agricultural practices, household characteristics, and food security in northeast Madagascar. We tested whether agricultural practices, demographics, and socioeconomics in rural populations were related to food security. Over 70% of respondents reported times during the last three years during which food for the household was insufficient, and the most frequently reported cause was small land size (57%). The probability of food insecurity decreased with increasing vanilla yield, rice yield, and land size. There was an interaction effect between land size and household size; larger families with smaller land holdings had higher food insecurity, while larger families with larger land had lower food insecurity. Other socioeconomic and agricultural variables were not significantly related to food insecurity, including material wealth, education, crop diversity, and livestock ownership. Our results highlight the high levels of food insecurity in these communities and point to interventions that would alleviate food stress. In particular, because current crop and livestock diversity were low, agricultural diversification could improve outputs and mitigate food insecurity. Development of sustainable agricultural intensification, including improving rice and vanilla cultivation to raise yields on small land areas, would likely have positive impacts on food security and alleviating poverty. Increasing market access and off-farm income, as well as improving policies related to land tenure could also play valuable roles in mitigating challenges in food security.

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The Africa Food Systems Forum highlighted the urgent need for  action on food insecurity as progress towards #ZeroHunger lags. However, solutions to tackle this challenge exist. This includes, 🍠 Embracing indigenous crops and improving diet diversity for resilience. 💰 Advocating for increased funding for sustainable agriculture and integrating #AgTech into national adaptation plans. 💲 Innovative financing strategies such as blended finance to de-risk investments in agriculture. …and more! Explore more insights from Shamba Centre for Food & Climate’s Oshani Perera on solutions to advance #FoodSecurity on Farming First 👇 https://bit.ly/4eRce7Q