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#Farming #Agriculture #FarmLife #SmallholderFarming #FoodSecurity #AfricanFarmers #UgandaFarmers #ChristianFarmers #FaithInAction
September 15, 2026 at 5:11 AM
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🌽 Improved seeds = better harvests.

@ifpri.org’s DNA study in Ethiopia links improved maize to higher yields and incomes, highlighting the need for better seed tracking and data.

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July 23, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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News via Financial News: International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), #Nepal Launch US$120 Million Programme to Help Over 250,000 People Improve Rural Food Production:

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IFAD, Nepal Launch US$120 Million Programme to Help Over 250,000 People Improve Rural Food Production
Two-thirds of Nepal’s population are engaged in agriculture, contributing approximately a quarter of the national GDP.
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December 13, 2024 at 4:55 PM
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In drought or in rain, God remains the same. 🌧️☀️
We may struggle, we may wait, but we keep sowing with faith. 🌱🙏
This harvest reminds us: God is faithful, and patience is never wasted. ❤️✝️
#Farming #FarmLife #Agriculture #SmallholderFarming #SustainableFarming #Harvest #FoodSecurity #Faith
September 16, 2026 at 1:14 AM
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A farmer in Tanzania noticed her maize had turned purple. She'd seen that colour before — and she knew exactly what to do. Read how an international research partnership enables farmers.

➡️ Read the full story https://on.cgiar.org/4fTOuE8

#NLCGIAR #SmallholderFarming #FoodSecurity
June 25, 2026 at 10:27 AM
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#JobOpportunity: iDE (International Development Enterprises) is #hiring an Associate Director of Programs

Location: Dhaka, #Bangladesh

Deadline: December 20, 2024

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#job #SocialImpact #PovertyAlleviation #WomenEntrepreneurs #SustainableBusiness #SmallholderFarming
Associate Director of Programs
iDE seeks an Associate Director of Programs to provide strategic leadership.
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November 26, 2024 at 2:57 PM
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Building a Better AgTech Funding Model in Africa: Three Key Challenges Behind the Ecosystem’s Loss of Momentum

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Building a Better AgTech Funding Model in Africa: Three Key Challenges Behind the Ecosystem’s Loss of Momentum
Venture funding to African AgTech startups has declined significantly: Analysts share three priorities for building a better funding model.
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June 12, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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in4u.org/lpis-kontsiw... Boosting #LPIS: MEC Nonceba Kontsiwe hands over 19 Nguni cattle bulls to empower #CommunalFarming & #SmallholderFarming in the Eastern Cape Province! Read more about this initiative towards #RuralDevelopment & #AgriculturalReform #EmpoweringFarmers
LPIS: Kontsiwe Hands Over Cattle to Empower Farmers
MEC Nonceba Kontsiwe supports communal and smallholder farmers through LPIS, handing over 19 Nguni cattle bulls to empower rural communities.
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January 31, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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News via World Meteorological Organization: #GlobalPartnership Channels More Than USD $1 Billion to #Scale Up Weather Services for Hundreds of Millions of #Farmers Across #Asia, #LatinAmerica and #Africa:

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Global Partnership Channels More Than USD $1 Billion to Scale Up Weather Services for Hundreds of Millions of Farmers Across Asia, Latin America and Africa - NextBillion
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November 19, 2024 at 3:20 PM
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BANYU, focused on improving the seaweed #ValueChain through #innovative #farming techniques and high-quality seedling cultivation, has secured US $1.25 million to unlock global market potential for #Indonesia’s seaweed industry.

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Banyu Lands US $1.25 Million to Unlock Global Market Potential for Indonesia's Seaweed Industry
Banyu's plans include establishing a seedling cultivation laboratory and nursery, making it the largest producer of high-quality seaweed seedlings in Indonesia.
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January 23, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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ICRISAT trains scientists to model climate-smart solutions for mixed farming systems
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ICRISAT trains scientists to model climate-smart solutions for mixed farming systems - Yes Punjab News
23 agricultural scientists from Asia and Africa trained in modern farming systems at ICRISAT to enhance sustainable intensification. Workshop focuses on mixed farming, system tools, and policy integra...
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December 7, 2024 at 8:28 AM
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Have you heard about #SouthAfrican KHULA!'s $6.8 Million series A funding round backed by Absa Group and PepsiCo?

Learn about its operations and plans to grow the #agritech sector:

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Khula Secures $6.8 Million Series A Funding to Expand Its Agri-Tech Platform
As Khula builds on its progress, the funding will support further expansion, bringing more farmers and agribusinesses into its ecosystem.
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March 18, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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#BusinessDevelopment opportunity from TRANSFORM (Unilever, FCDO & EY): TRANSFORM India Challenge:

Deadline: December 15, 2024

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TRANSFORM India Challenge
The TRANSFORM India Challenge is an initiative that aims to identify and support impactful enterprises working to improve livelihoods for smallholder farmers OR plastic circularity and recycling solut...
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November 25, 2024 at 6:05 PM
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News via Forbes: #COP29: Smallholder Farmers Being Left Behind:

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COP29: Smallholder Farmers Being Left Behind
Smallholder farmers worldwide produce between 25% and 35% of the world’s food but receive less than 1% of all financial resources allocated to help mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change.
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November 21, 2024 at 8:31 PM