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| # | Post Title | Result Info | Date | User | Forum |
| Empowering Youth and Women in Agriculture: A Journey in Research and Practice | 13 Relevance | 12 months ago | Landan | Introduce Yourself | |
| My name is Landry C Iradukunda, a male agripreneur and Research Consultant based in Burundi. I am the Founder and CEO of SOTRAPROCOM, an organization working at the intersection of agriculture, rural development, and Youth empowerment. I am also a Youth Representative with the World Food Forum (WFF), where I contribute to global dialogues on sustainable food systems and Youth inclusion. Academically, I hold a Master’s degree in Agriculture and an Honors degree in Rural Development, complemented by a Bachelor of Business Administration. My research has focus ... | |||||
| Save the Date: Empowering Youth and Women in Agrifood | 10 Relevance | 3 weeks ago | Ahoefa Soklou | Women empowerment | |
| 📢 Can agrifood become a stronger source of business and quality jobs for Youth and Women? Join the next PAFO–COLEAD Innovations Session on 7 July 2026, from 12:00 to 14:00 UTC, online via Zoom. Session N°27:Empowering Youth and Women in Agrifood: Bridging Entrepreneurship and Job Creation for Sustainable Impact We will explore how Youth- and Women-led agrifood businesses can grow, create income and generate decent jobs — and how skills, mentorship, finance, markets and networks can open better opportunities across value chains. 📅 7 July 2 ... | |||||
| World Food Forum Transformative Research Challenge | 6 Relevance | 3 months ago | Nina Desanlis-Perrin | Climate Resilience | |
| The World Food Forum has launched the World Food Forum Transformative Research Challenge (TRC) 2026, a global competition designed to empower young researchers and innovators to turn applied research into practical solutions for agrifood systems. The TRC supports early-stage, science-based innovations that have moved beyond theory and are ready for validation and real-world application. Through this initiative, young researchers are given the opportunity to refine their work, gain international visibility, and contribute to advancing sustainable, resilient, and inclusive agrifood systems. 2026 Prize Categories: 🌳Youth-led Research for Forest Restoration Prize(Co-hosted with the FAO Forestry Division – NFO) 🌲Forest Monitoring Innovation Prize(Co-hosted with the FAO Forestry Division – NFO) 🌿Unlocking Native Crops for Innovation in Protein Diversification(Co-hosted with the Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein at the NC State University & the Good Food Institute) 📱Leveraging Public Data to Fight Hunger Prize(Co-hosted with Tilburg University’s Zero Hunger Lab) 👨🌾Innovations for One Health–Driven Rural Transformation (Co-hosted by Nanjing Agricultural University and FAO Animal Production and Health Division (NSA) - One Health and Disease Control Branch (NSAH-CJW)) What participants gain: · Research funding opportunities, including awards for top teams · Global visibility through the World Food Forum · Mentorship and technical guidance from FAO experts · Access to a global network of partners and leaders How to Apply: Eligible applicants can submit their applications through the official TRC application platform. Application deadline: 9 May 2026 | |||||
| From Agroecology to Circular Economy – A Throwback to SDG 12 in Practice | 6 Relevance | 10 months ago | Ahoefa Soklou | Circular Economy | |
| This month, COLEAD is highlighting SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production, which calls for reducing waste, making value chains more sustainable, and using resources efficiently. It’s a chance to revisit inspiring Agrinnovators sessions where entrepreneurs and farmer organizations shared practical solutions. The PAFO-COLEAD Innovation Series showcase innovations and successes of African farmer-led businesses and SMEs. Practical lessons on responsible production emerged. Session n°6, on sustainable agriculture and agroecological practices, featured ColdHubs Limited, Kati Farms (Uganda) Ltd, SHEKINA Enterprise and SYMABIO showing how they support organic certification, upcycle orphan fruits, train young farmers, and promote nutrient recycling through composting and clean energy. Session n°11 explored circular economy and food loss reduction. West African Feeds, Jedengui, Viva Organica, Hya Bioplastics and Chowberry showed how food waste becomes insect protein or organic fertilizer, how fruit drying reduces post-harvest loss and creates jobs for Women, and how household and restaurant waste can be valorized. Session n°18 focused on innovations in packaging: Jhines Factories, Dercolbags Packaging Ltd and Phronesis Food presented eco-friendly alternatives to plastics, smart packaging, local packaging firms empowering entrepreneurs and compostable packaging from agricultural waste. The IICA-COLEAD Caribbean Agrifood Business Series also showcase the innovations and successes of Caribbean farmer-led businesses and SMEs. Session n°2 on bioeconomy, gathered Algas Organics, Banelino and Twigs Naturals who convert invasive seaweed into agricultural inputs and embed biodiversity in production. Session n°14 covered climate-resilient technologies where Maya Mountain Research Farm, Zantarea Farms, Simmons Pepper & Vegetable Farm and Green Haven Fresh Farm presented permaculture, agroforestry, solar-powered farms, aquaponics, and integrated water-energy-food approaches. Meanwhile, OECD-COLEAD Fruit and Vegetables Industry Series about successes and innovations of private sector operators across the European Union and Africa, linked SDG 12 with healthier diets and reduced waste. Session n°2 highlighted policies for healthier food choices with HPW fresh & dry ltd, SURAL-SACICC and ProNatura.Session n°5 presented technologies to reduce food waste: Wasteless, East Africa Foods and Insecti Pro showcased AI-powered pricing, aggregation platforms for smallholders, and insect-based recycling of organic waste into protein feed. Across Africa, the Caribbean, and Europe, these sessions reveal a common thread: entrepreneurs are turning SDG 12 into action. From agroecology and circular economy to sustainable packaging and waste reduction, these initiatives prove that responsible consumption and production are real business opportunities creating jobs, protecting resources, and opening markets. | |||||
| Young agrifood changemakers: turn your learning into impact! | 5 Relevance | 1 month ago | Ahoefa Soklou | Climate Resilience | |
| The FAO elearning Academy Global Youth Contest 2026 is now open! This global contest invites young learners and professionals aged 18–35 to share how FAO e-learning courses have helped them gain new skills, advance their studies or career, and create real-world impact in their communities. 🏆 Three winners will receive a fully funded trip to Rome to attend the World Food Forum 2026, taking place from 12 to 15 October 2026. Winners will also have the opportunity to share their stories through a video interview featured on FAO platforms. To apply, pa ... | |||||
| RE: South-South Series: Climate-Resilient Business Models for Women Entrepreneurs | 5 Relevance | 7 months ago | Nina Desanlis-Perrin | Women empowerment | |
| ... who are located in Jamaica and are trying to rebuild/recover? The key advice for Caribbean Women who want to support Women in agriculture in Jamaica is to ensure their assistance is coordinated through legitimate channels, such as the government, to reach those in remote or affected communities effectively. Direct donations or informal distribution can miss the most vulnerable areas. Additionally, Women farmers are encouraged to shift their mindset from “hustling to survive” to running formal businesses, applying the discipline and practices of business ow ... | |||||
| RE: Save the Date: Empowering Youth and Women in Agrifood | 4 Relevance | 2 weeks ago | Ahoefa Soklou | Women empowerment | |
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| South-South Series: Women pioneering in the blue and green economies | 4 Relevance | 5 months ago | Nina Desanlis-Perrin | Women empowerment | |
| The 7th session of the South-South Series: Empowering and Growing Women-led Business will focus on Women pioneering in the blue and green economies and will be held on Wednesday 25th of February - 14h-16h UTC. Women play a critical yet under-recognized role in blue and green economies, contributing significantly to agriculture, fisheries, aquaculture, and nature-based enterprises. Although they make up a large share of the workforce in these sectors, they face persistent barriers such as limited access to land, finance, markets, and decision-making, while also bearing disproportionate climate impacts. Despite these challenges, Women are key drivers of resilience, innovation, and environmental stewardship, and greater recognition and inclusion are essential for achieving climate-resilient and equitable growth. This session will spotlight Women-led enterprises as drivers of innovation and resilience in blue and green economies, moving beyond policy discussions to highlight practical business models. Through South–South exchange, it will: demonstrate how Women entrepreneurs turn climate and sustainability challenges into viable, resilient, and market-oriented opportunities, showcase tools and models that help Women overcome barriers to finance, markets, and recognition across value chains, and highlight how policies, partnerships, and support ecosystems can enable the scaling and replication of Women-led innovations in the blue and green economies. Registration: Programme: | |||||
| Seaweed farming in Latin America and the Caribbean grew 66% between 2013 and 2023 | 4 Relevance | 10 months ago | Nina Desanlis-Perrin | Climate Resilience | |
| ... boosting coastal livelihoods and blue economies. Key points: Production leaders: Brazil, Chile, and Venezuela account for over 90% of regional output, mainly of Gracilaria spp. and Kappaphycus alvarezii. Challenges: Biosecurity risks, climate change, pollution, and weak regulatory frameworks. Opportunities: Diversifying species, expanding markets, using AI and biotechnology, and adopting integrated or restorative aquaculture models. Social impact: Seaweed farming can empower Women and Youth, strengthen community-based approaches, and provide decent jobs. ... | |||||
| Chad puts circular economy at the heart of Its development vision | 4 Relevance | 9 months ago | Nina Desanlis-Perrin | Circular Economy | |
| ... and manages resources. It moves beyond recycling as a stand-alone activity and positions circularity as a strategic lever for green growth, job creation, and resilience. Rooted in the “Vision 2030, The Chad We Want” framework, the roadmap builds on practices long embedded in Chadian life. In N’Djamena, informal waste collectors have for years combed through neighborhoods asking, “Do you have any bottles?” They would salvage, reuse, and resell what they could find, driven by necessity rather than policy. Now, that informal system is being scaled up, formali ... | |||||
| Calling Asia-Pacific innovators: Build green, data-driven, AI-enabled climate solutions | 4 Relevance | 7 months ago | Nina Desanlis-Perrin | Women empowerment | |
| ... Data literacy for climate action No-code tools (Google Sheets, Web GIS, Teachable Machine, Custom GPTs) Ethical, gender-responsive AI practices Project management & green entrepreneurship Skills to design, validate and pitch climate-impact projects or business models Ideal if you’re building or exploring climate-tech, civic-tech, sustainability solutions, or purpose-driven ventures. 👥 Who it’s for Young people 15–34 in the Asia–Pacific region: Aspiring entrepreneurs, activists, students, early-career professionals Strong ... | |||||
| RE: Labelling - Sustainable packaging: Council signs off on new rules for less waste and more re-use in the EU | 4 Relevance | 2 years ago | Isolina Boto | Labelling | |
| Today, the Council formally adopted a regulation on packaging and packaging waste. The new rules will significantly reduce the generation of packaging waste by setting binding re-use targets, restricting certain types of single-use packaging and requiring economic operators to minimise the packaging used. The regulation covers the full life cycle of packaging. Safe, sustainable and recyclable packaging The new rules comprise, among others, the following requirements for packaging: 2030 and 2040 targets for a minimum percentage of recycled content (up to 65% for single use plastic bottles by 2040) minimising the weight and volume of packaging and avoiding unnecessary packaging minimising substances of concern, including restricting placing on the market food contact packaging containing per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) if they exceed certain thresholds Labelling, marking and information requirements (e.g. on material composition or recycled content) should facilitate consumer sorting and consumer choices. Single-use plastic packaging The new rules introduce restrictions on single-use plastic packaging for: pre-packed fruit and vegetables of less than 1.5 kg food and beverages filled and consumed within hotels, bars and restaurants individual portions of condiments, sauces, milk creamer and sugar in hotels, bars and restaurants small, single-use cosmetic and toiletry products used in the accommodation sector (e.g. shampoo or body lotion bottles) very lightweight plastic bags (e.g. those offered at markets for bulk groceries) Re-use targets and re-fill obligations The regulation sets new binding re-use targets for 2030 and indicative targets for 2040. The targets vary depending on the type of packaging used by operators (for instance, binding targets of 40% for transport and sales packaging and 10% for grouped packaging). According to the new rules, take-away businesses will have to offer customers the possibility of bringing their own containers to be filled with cold or hot beverages or ready-prepared food, at no additional charge. Next steps The formal adoption by the Council today marks the final step in the ordinary legislative procedure. The regulation will now be published in the EU’s Official Journal and will enter into force. The regulation will be applied 18 months after the date of entry into force. | |||||
| RE: Welcome to the Agrinnovators Community! | 4 Relevance | 1 year ago | Suleymen Abdureman | Introduce Yourself | |
| ... Email: suleyman.abdureman@haramaya.edu.et Mobile: +251920268645 removed link ORCID ID: removed link Scopus ID: 35384262000 removed link removed link removed link removed link removed link All Training Certificate and Appreciation Award removed link My primary area of interest lies in sustainable agriculture, climate-resilient food systems, and inclusive green entrepreneurship. I am particularly focused on exploring how digital innovation, circular economy models, and climate-smart agricultural practices can empower smallholder far ... | |||||
| Sustainable packaging: Council signs off on new rules for less waste and more re-use in the EU | 4 Relevance | 2 years ago | Isolina Boto | Packaging | |
| Today, the Council formally adopted a regulation on packaging and packaging waste. The new rules will significantly reduce the generation of packaging waste by setting binding re-use targets, restricting certain types of single-use packaging and requiring economic operators to minimise the packaging used. The regulation covers the full life cycle of packaging. Safe, sustainable and recyclable packaging The new rules comprise, among others, the following requirements for packaging: 2030 and 2040 targets for a minimum percentage of recycled content (up to 65% for single use plastic bottles by 2040) minimising the weight and volume of packaging and avoiding unnecessary packaging minimising substances of concern, including restricting placing on the market food contact packaging containing per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) if they exceed certain thresholds Labelling, marking and information requirements (e.g. on material composition or recycled content) should facilitate consumer sorting and consumer choices. Single-use plastic packaging The new rules introduce restrictions on single-use plastic packaging for: pre-packed fruit and vegetables of less than 1.5 kg food and beverages filled and consumed within hotels, bars and restaurants individual portions of condiments, sauces, milk creamer and sugar in hotels, bars and restaurants small, single-use cosmetic and toiletry products used in the accommodation sector (e.g. shampoo or body lotion bottles) very lightweight plastic bags (e.g. those offered at markets for bulk groceries) Re-use targets and re-fill obligations The regulation sets new binding re-use targets for 2030 and indicative targets for 2040. The targets vary depending on the type of packaging used by operators (for instance, binding targets of 40% for transport and sales packaging and 10% for grouped packaging). According to the new rules, take-away businesses will have to offer customers the possibility of bringing their own containers to be filled with cold or hot beverages or ready-prepared food, at no additional charge. Next steps The formal adoption by the Council today marks the final step in the ordinary legislative procedure. The regulation will now be published in the EU’s Official Journal and will enter into force. The regulation will be applied 18 months after the date of entry into force. | |||||
| Rwanda leverages machine learning and satellites for climate-resilient agriculture | 3 Relevance | 9 months ago | Nina Desanlis-Perrin | Climate Resilience | |
| ... on labor-intensive field sampling, Rwanda can now monitor crop areas, growth conditions, and predict yields more accurately for crops like maize, Irish potatoes, and rice. Automated irrigation and greenhouse technologies are optimizing water and nutrient use, reducing waste and increasing efficiency. The government aims to expand irrigated land from 70,000 to 130,000 hectares by 2029, building sustainable agri-food systems nationwide. Young people are actively engaging in tech-driven agribusiness, with some even exporting drone- and sensor-based service ... | |||||
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