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Some important insights into the potential of digital services in #foodsystems SNV Catherine Le Côme With thanks to NSO - Netherlands Space Office Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken and many others. 👉https://lnkd.in/evB59w8C #GARBAL #GeoData #Digitalisation #Inclusivity

Meet 15 innovation teams who have been selected to be a part of the #Agricultural #Innovation for #Climate Resilience Programme (AICR) of our WFP Innovation Accelerator! The AICR programme was initiated in partnership with  Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and its Fund for the Promotion of Innovation in Agriculture (i4Ag), commissioned by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). We were thrilled to receive 1212 applications, from which we considered innovations from 14 eligible countries! They are currently undergoing the Bootcamp this week ️Learn how the selected teams are paving the way for #climatechange resilient #agriculture in low & middle-income countries (LINK in comment) #agritech #techforgood #socialentrepreneurship #climateadaptation

AgHub has been featured in the Global report of Beanstalk AgTech! Beanstalk is a Melbourne, Australia-based leading food and agriculture innovation advisory and venture builder, dedicated to a step-change in the agrifood sector globally. We're thrilled to announce the release of the 'State of the Digital Agriculture Sector: Harnessing the Potential of Digital for Impact Across Agricultural Value Chains in Low- and Middle-Income Countries' Report. This comprehensive report offers a unique perspective on the past and future growth of the D4Ag sector, highlighting its potential to drive economic, environmental, and social impact across low- and middle-income countries. With 115 stakeholder-specific recommendations for action, this report paves the way for a sustainable and inclusive future in agriculture. Join us in exploring the transformative journey of digital innovation in agriculture! Download the report here: https://lnkd.in/dyWqKpjb The report was completed by Beanstalk AgTech, sponsored by USAID in partnership with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) via Digital Frontiers, implemented by DAI NABARD - National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University Vice Chancellor PJTSAU Kalpana Sastry Regulagedda Praveen Rao Velchala RAMAGONI MUKESH

🌾 Exciting Update from Sahel Food Systems Change Makers Event! 🌱 I had the privilege of attending the Sahel Food Systems Change Makers event, and I am thrilled to share the invaluable insights gained during this inspiring gathering of visionaries dedicated to transforming our food systems in Nigeria and Africa as whole. 🌱 Key Takeaways: The event was brimming with innovative solutions, from sustainable farming practices to cutting-edge technology applications. Discussions centered around climate-smart agriculture, water conservation, and empowering local farmers with knowledge and resources. 🚀 Call to Action: Let's harness this momentum and work together to drive meaningful change. Whether you're a farmer, a tech enthusiast, or a policymaker, your contribution matters. Let's continue the conversation, share ideas, and support initiatives that make a difference. #SahelFoodSystems #ChangeMakers #SustainableAgriculture #FoodSecurity #Innovation #CommunityImpact 🌍🌾

Check out the 'State of the Digital Agriculture Sector: Harnessing the Potential of Digital for Impact Across Agricultural Value Chains in Low- and Middle-Income Countries' Report. It offers a unique and important view of historical and future growth for the D4Ag sector, including a quantitative assessment of its potential to deliver economic, environmental, and social returns for agriculture sectors across low- and middle-income countries. Here are some impactful findings from the report: - Nearly 1,400 active D4Ag solutions were identified across Latin America, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa - nearly 50% of which were founded in the last 5 years. - An estimated $450B per annum hangs in the balance between "thriving" and "derailing" futures for D4Ag ecosystems in LMICs. - Inclusive development of the D4Ag ecosystem could translate to the drawing of 64 million female users into D4Ag solutions, closing the gender gap by half. - Climate-smart D4Ag deployment could directly reduce global greenhouse gas emissions in agricultural value chains by 9%. With 115 stakeholder-specific recommendations, the report explores how the agricultural sector's transformation through digital innovation is a promising journey towards a more sustainable and inclusive future. Download the report here: https://lnkd.in/gJHNYccQ The report was completed by Beanstalk AgTech, sponsored by USAID in partnership with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) via Digital Frontiers.

A must read for all AgTech folks interested in how to get their technology into LMIC's.

Kick off meeting of CAPS ALLIANCE PROJECT in Naples italy,the project aims to explore the concept and practices related to the Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA), an approach promoted by the FAO, to create favorable technical, policy and investment conditions for sustainable agricultural development that addresses climate change issues while ensuring food security #Erasmusplus #sustainability #Caps alliance #sustainabledevelopmentgoals #EurpeanUnion #contribute #EU #smartagriculure #Agripreneurship #Sustainability #Climate-Smart OUR PARTNERS 1.@ COSVITEC SOCIETA CONSORTILE SRL 2 Business Innovation 3 @STRATEGICOMNIA RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT LTD 4 Rezos Brands 5 Puntland Technical University 6 Puntland Innovation Hub 7 Social View Kenya 8 Horizon Institute of Entrepreneurship Development

🌾Romanian Agriculture: Challenges and Solutions for a Sustainable Future 📚The first series of debates of the 24TRENDSFOR2024 Forum organized by DIGI24 and CONAF took place last week. The event included identifying issues, proposing solutions, and is followed by the initiation of legislative initiatives aimed to support Romanian society on its path towards development in the five debated fields: 🔋ENERGY 🌾AGRICULTURE 🏥HEALTH ♻️CIRCULAR ECONOMY 💰 FINANCING Romania is the fifth agricultural power in the European Union, yet 1️⃣ din 1️⃣ 0️⃣ children still does not have enough food and goes to bed hungry. Processing materials, investing in irrigation infrastructure, and implementing educational and training programs for farmers about new agricultural technologies were just a few of the issues raised during the debate on Tuesday, May 28. One of the major challenges for Romanian agriculture is also the use of European funds. Transforming numbers into well-being and statistics into real conditions is a path that sustainable development must follow, that of predictability. A discussion full of problems and challenges. However, in the end, the debate facilitated the identification of concrete solutions that will contribute to sustainable and high-performing agriculture in Romania, and it was established that a working group with all key stakeholders in the field will be created to improve the strategy and outlook. 🎙️The Forum will host two more series of debates around the importance of sustainable development of fundamental cores in the months of September and November. We will bring together again representatives of public authorities, multinational companies, entrepreneurs, and the interested public who will have the opportunity to participate in the most extensive project broadcasted on a large scale, initiated for the first time by a non-governmental organization together with a media channel with European coverage. #Romania #24trendsfor2024 #DIGI24 #CONAF

💫 Synergy between scientists and agribusinesses holds immense potential for transforming African agriculture. But the absence of standards for impact measurement highlights the need to develop and strengthen capacities for private sector actors to articulate and report contributions to climate change adaptation and climate-smart agriculture. 🌍 Technical support provided by AICCRA partnerships through our accelerator programs in #Zambia, #Senegal and elsewhere has equipped small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the agribusiness sector with the skills necessary to identify, prioritize, and track CSA activities, integrating them into their business models, and allowing them to assess financial viability, and impacts on end-users, especially farmers. Learn more in a recent blog by Andreea Nowak, Heather Zornetzer, Sabrina Trautman: https://lnkd.in/eqPZP4ZD Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, CGIAR #Adaptation #Africa #Agriculture