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How collaboration can drive sustainable change in the food industry
To ensure everyone has access to healthy and sustainable food, industry competitors must work together. By knowledge-sharing, they can drive change at speed and scale. With the global population projected to increase by nearly 2 billion in the next 30 years, and with the climate crisis hampering food production, global food systems are under strain...
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Water efficiency: how to end hunger with smarter water use
As water scarcity grows and climate change brings intense droughts and floods, agriculture must forge a new relationship with water to end hunger. Agriculture is the largest water user, accounting for 72% of global freshwater withdrawals. To meet increased demand for food, feed and fibre by 2050, we will need 35% more water resources. This...
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Why we have to make sure that food is on the COP27 debating table
The food and agriculture industry is responsible for nearly a third of all carbon emissions and must be a major part of the solution to the climate crisis going forward. If the world is serious about getting to grips with the climate crisis, agriculture and food production must feature more prominently in the debate. The...
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In humanitarian emergencies, packaging is as important as its food contents
More effective and sustainable packaging is playing a critical role in helping tackle global hunger. Food aid provides a critical lifeline for communities facing hunger and starvation. One key element not always recognised is the role of food packaging in ensuring food is safe and nutritious when it reaches those in need. Packaging expertise Poor...
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Protected: The future of improved food security could be in your hands
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How companies can drive positive change for their business and society
Organisations have a responsibility to set sustainability goals. However, it can be difficult to drive necessary action; but help, advice and support are available for companies to make an impact. Sustainability goals aren’t a ‘nice-to-have’ for organisations anymore. They’re essential drivers of credibility and competitive advantage, insists Murray Sayce. A growing necessity “In the past, a company...
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Why farmers need to step back and see the bigger data picture
Better data management can be revolutionary for a farming business says Hugh Martineau, Head of Sustainability at agricultural data specialist, Map of Ag. Data provides the foundation for decision making. It stands to reason that the more information we have, the more informed our choices will be. It’s why the way we manage our data...
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We have been sounding the alarm for years, it’s time for the world to listen
Photo: In a dried out riverbed in Turkana, one of the worst affected areas of Kenya, Regina Nakwamoru Kono shows the bones from one of her camels that died because of the drought. Many people hear the words ‘food crisis in Africa’ and aren’t shocked. It’s been portrayed as the norm in several countries. But...
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Global food heroes who keep the world fed
The food which is part of our daily life is thanks to the hardworking, innovative people and their inspiring journeys to provide for people around the world. Farmers are an inspiration to others. Even through a pandemic, economic or personal struggles, they are able to provide affordable produce to their communities and beyond. Rather than...
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Still time left for a new game plan against the global hunger crisis
Photo: Farmers in Madagascar are growing sweet potato and have access to micro-insurance to support them through any disasters or lean seasons. Insurance from WFP helps families to buy food, meet their immediate needs and rebuild their lives. Year after year, the number of acutely food insecure people has risen mercilessly despite increasing humanitarian aid....