Farms. Food. Future.https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/farms-food-future--6434320enNews CommentaryCopyright IFADhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d38d5a32d82ea0d746c30cb684731a95.jpgFarms. Food. Future.https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/farms-food-future--6434320Mon, 22 Dec 2025 10:28:04 +0000International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)feeds@spreaker.comFarms. Food. Future. looks at the big issues facing farmers in the developing world and what needs to be done to wipe out global hunger while dealing with the climate crisis. It’s brought to you by the UN’s International Fund for Agricultural...false3b6364a6-1907-5b2d-be53-0f142efd602depisodicHow technology is closing the rural information gaphttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-technology-is-closing-the-rural-information-gap--69165410How technology is closing the rural information gap]]>c422e30e-28d8-4485-a52a-c63f84f2c7e5Mon, 22 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)Radio is the only means of communication for two thirds of people living in rural Africa, making it an essential and powerful platform that can help drive food security. Now, emerging technology is making it easier than ever for vital information to...How technology is closing the rural information gap]]>1867false98fullHow inclusive agriculture changes liveshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-inclusive-agriculture-changes-lives--6894143438679854-1307-4b88-a137-fe599fb0e1d9Mon, 08 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)Over one billion people on this planet have a disability, many of them in rural areas. Persons with disabilities play an essential role in food systems, yet many barriers remain to their full participation in rural societies.In this episode, we...2188false97fullLife stories from Peru: Adapting with cacaohttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/life-stories-from-peru-adapting-with-cacao--687195544bc0d914-6bdc-4399-a7f4-441a8c1e33a3Mon, 24 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)Adaptation can seem daunting for rural businesses, but it’s a win-win. By adopting sustainable farming techniques like agroforestry, small-scale farmers can drive economic growth while protecting their land.In the third episode in our “Life stories”...1776false96fullWhy resilience pays offhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-resilience-pays-off--68494215COP30, we unpack why adaptation is one of the smartest investments we can make – and how bold climate action drives thriving rural communities and economies. Plus, we meet with a small-scale farmer in Malawi who is dedicated to boosting rural youth employment.Find out more: Why resilience pays off - Episode 95]]>8f703a62-0587-4252-8eca-47c068237e56Mon, 10 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)For small-scale farmers, resilience isn't just about preventing loses – it's about creating lasting value. That’s why climate adaptation is the key to prosperity, stability and shared growth.As the world looks toward...COP30, we unpack why adaptation is one of the smartest investments we can make – and how bold climate action drives thriving rural communities and economies. Plus, we meet with a small-scale farmer in Malawi who is dedicated to boosting rural youth employment.Find out more: Why resilience pays off - Episode 95]]>1968false95fullEnsuring safe, nutritious and sustainable food for allhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ensuring-safe-nutritious-and-sustainable-food-for-all--68294234Global Donor Platform for Rural Development.  Find out more: Ensuring safe, nutritious and sustainable food for all - Episode 94]]>b6e6d1cb-5913-4816-ae25-9f78812f53b3Mon, 27 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0000International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)Around the world, small-scale farmers are pushing our food systems to evolve. They’re the key to producing enough safe, nutritious food to feed the world sustainably.In this episode, we explore how IFAD works hand in hand with rural communities to...Global Donor Platform for Rural Development.  Find out more: Ensuring safe, nutritious and sustainable food for all - Episode 94]]>1967false94fullWhy investing in rural women is a trillion-dollar opportunityhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-investing-in-rural-women-is-a-trillion-dollar-opportunity--68115595Why investing in rural women is a trillion-dollar opportunity]]>36553c73-4e90-4fe1-88bc-2009764ce70dMon, 13 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0000International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)Rural women are the innovators, leaders and changemakers at the core of our planet’s food systems. That’s why supporting them is essential to building a sustainable future. In honour of the International Day of Rural Women, we’re celebrating their...Why investing in rural women is a trillion-dollar opportunity]]>2279false93fullWho’s looking out for our farmers’ mental health?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/who-s-looking-out-for-our-farmers-mental-health--67848677Who’s looking out for our farmers’ mental health? - Episode 92]]>d7e69d86-a6f2-4505-b6dd-d8a7e7fb8a8fMon, 22 Sep 2025 09:00:00 +0000International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)One quarter of the global labour force works in agriculture, and they know it’s a stressful business. As agriculture becomes increasingly unpredictable, it’s essential to support the mental well-being of our farmers.In this episode, we examine the...Who’s looking out for our farmers’ mental health? - Episode 92]]>1814false92fullElevating rural voices on the global stagehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/elevating-rural-voices-on-the-global-stage--67673511Elevating rural voices on the global stage - Episode 91]]>447f2bb6-88ea-4c05-b3fc-82149ae455b7Mon, 08 Sep 2025 09:00:00 +0000International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)This week, world leaders will gather in New York for 80th session of the UN General Assembly – where rural communities hit hard by climate change, conflict and hunger have a chance to be heard on the global stage.In this episode, we hear from...Elevating rural voices on the global stage - Episode 91]]>2027false91fullHow do we feed more people with the food we already grow?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-do-we-feed-more-people-with-the-food-we-already-grow--67503254How do we feed more people with the food we already grow? - Episode 90]]>b476b8cf-e158-43ac-a0ee-1831c17a8afbMon, 25 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +0000International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)In 2022, 1 billion meals a day were wasted, while 783 million people were affected by hunger. There’s plenty of food to go around – it’s just not getting to those who need it. In this episode, we explore three powerful and distinct approaches to...How do we feed more people with the food we already grow? - Episode 90]]>2212false90fullAre we ready to listen to young rural people?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/are-we-ready-to-listen-to-young-rural-people--67328260Are we ready to listen to young rural people? – Episode 89]]>82d3d60f-8939-464f-9ced-03db192c10dcMon, 11 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +0000International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)Around the world, young rural people aren't just waiting for change – they're making it happen themselves. In this special International Youth Day episode, we spotlight the next generation of agricultural leaders. Join us as we explore how young...Are we ready to listen to young rural people? – Episode 89]]>1674false89fullSlow food, steady changehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/slow-food-steady-change--6715046315922012-78dc-43eb-a1c3-c2c2db5e272aMon, 28 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +0000International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)Can food be a bridge between cultures, sustainability, and climate action? In this episode, we sit down with Chef Ana Villota of María Cocina y Panadería - IFAD’s newest Recipes For Change chef - whose journey from Ecuador to Canada has shaped her...1913false88fullLife stories from Bangladesh and Colombiahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/life-stories-from-bangladesh-and-colombia--66971623Life stories from bangladesh and colombia - Episode 87]]>fd9746fd-7531-4740-83c5-4720a6aae5baMon, 14 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +0000International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)Sometimes, building the future of farming means drawing on centuries-old traditions. Indigenous small-scale farmers can help rural communities around the world forge a new, sustainable path forward.In the second episode of our “Life stories”...Life stories from bangladesh and colombia - Episode 87]]>1548false87fullWhat’s next for Development Finance?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-s-next-for-development-finance--66705057What’s next for Development Finance? - Episode 86]]>52949861-6290-402e-90aa-d05be81e2f7fMon, 23 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +0000International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)What’s next for development finance? It’s increasingly clear the answer must go beyond traditional models. Just look at remittances: the money sent home by migrants now surpasses official aid to low- and middle-income countries. Our challenge is...What’s next for Development Finance? - Episode 86]]>1561false86fullSame sky, different soilhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/same-sky-different-soil--66469310Same sky, different soil - Episode 85]]>a0082f87-7e24-477a-bd82-e8bf8ec2eb85Mon, 09 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +0000International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)Rural communities around the world farm a diverse range of land under one sky. But no matter their varying challenges, they are united by the resilience and ingenuity of their solutions. This episode tells their stories. We talk to British chef and TV...Same sky, different soil - Episode 85]]>1699false85fullFrom farm waste to green fashionhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-farm-waste-to-green-fashion--66279444From farm waste to green fashion - Episode 84]]>b4532efc-ba9f-4dff-830b-3a07bad5e490Mon, 26 May 2025 09:00:00 +0000International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)Fashion doesn't just start on the runway. It can have origins deep in a forest or even in the leftovers of yesterday’s meal. On this episode, we’re looking at how communities and creators are turning farm waste into cutting-edge fashion. In the...From farm waste to green fashion - Episode 84]]>2138false84fullReturning to the landhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/returning-to-the-land--66052066Returining to the land - Episode 83]]>6080f273-56a1-4333-a881-ddfc2d104941Mon, 12 May 2025 09:00:00 +0000International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)Migration stories usually go in one direction: away from rural life, towards cities. But around the world, rural people are proving that progress sometimes comes from circling back with purpose. On this episode, we explore the quiet transformation...Returining to the land - Episode 83]]>2099false83fullFood that packs a punch in Asia and the Pacifichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/food-that-packs-a-punch-in-asia-and-the-pacific--65777991Food that packs a punch in Asia and the Pacific - Episode 82]]>d52d3134-d38f-409a-9425-222203587696Mon, 28 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0000International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)Sometimes, to transform an entire food system we have to start small. Across Asia and the Pacific, slight changes in food and farming habits are bringing vital nutritional improvements to entire communities. On this episode, we head to Cambodia to...Food that packs a punch in Asia and the Pacific - Episode 82]]>1357false82fullFrom salt to sustainabilityhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-salt-to-sustainability--65564932From salt to sustainability - Episode 81]]>aea15e85-4bd9-4316-9fe2-4361888c5ea9Mon, 14 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0000International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)Believe it or not, deserts might just be the next frontier in sustainable farming. Agriculture is under threat from extreme heat, vanishing water and salty soil – but innovators are turning these challenges into opportunities. This episode uncovers...From salt to sustainability - Episode 81]]>1664false81fullWeathering the futurehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/weathering-the-future--6507729567170e6a-75fc-46d3-a675-998ead6ebd8cMon, 24 Mar 2025 09:00:00 +0000International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)From a surprise shower to an unexpectedly cold evening, we all know the weather forecast doesn’t always pan out – and for small-scale farmers who depend on it for their crops, it’s more than just an inconvenience. But what if we could be sure of...1824false80fullLife Stories from Suriname and Ethiopiahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/life-stories-from-suriname-and-ethiopia--6478601365417683-d4b5-4e20-81b0-776a7a7db764Mon, 10 Mar 2025 09:00:00 +0000International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)Where can we learn about the future of farming? We are going right to the source – the rural people who are transforming agriculture. Our new, in-depth “Life stories” mini-series brings their stories to the fore.  In this first episode, we travel from...1976false79fullFrom fantasy to realityhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-fantasy-to-reality--64539940From fantasy to reality - Episode 78]]>cd0e1f30-08ab-4d2f-98de-a5dc61efe4a6Mon, 24 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)When we think about space technology, we usually picture astronauts and rockets, but there’s a whole new frontier emerging in space for sustainable farming. And what’s fascinating is that this technology isn’t just for outer space – it’s also being...From fantasy to reality - Episode 78]]>1931false78fullBiodiversity beyond bordershttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/biodiversity-beyond-borders--64295825Biodiversity beyond borders - Episode 77]]>4b031729-3c94-43c7-bc6f-8607d7f3eec9Mon, 10 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)When we talk about the state of our planet, it’s often in terms of decline or loss. It’s impossible to deny that biodiversity is declining, species are disappearing and deforestation is rampant. But to hold out hope, sometimes we need a more positive...Biodiversity beyond borders - Episode 77]]>2192false77fullGlobal youth in actionhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/global-youth-in-action--639290961e6f6e49-fa4f-43ec-9250-c235e96cffddMon, 27 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)All over the world, young people use their voice to advocate for a better future – and with almost 800 million of them in rural or semi-urban areas, sustainable rural development is a top priority. In this episode, we're celebrating youth leadership...1919false76fullShaping the future of food in 2025https://www.spreaker.com/episode/shaping-the-future-of-food-in-2025--63673489Shaping the future of food in 2025]]>ccca9044-0d70-41b1-83a0-fc031579b6bfMon, 13 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)In our first Farms. Food. Future. episode of the new year, we’re looking back at the rural development success stories of 2024 – and setting our sights on what’s to come in 2025.This is Farms. Food. Future – a podcast that's good for you, good for the...Shaping the future of food in 2025]]>1960false75fullFrom farm to table: Celebrating a decade of Recipes for Changehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-farm-to-table-celebrating-a-decade-of-recipes-for-change--63446197Recipes for Change launched in 2014 with a crucial mission – to raise awareness about the impacts of climate change on culinary traditions and the farmers behind them. Since then, the programme has showcased dozens of recipes from around the world in partnership with world-class chefs. Each recipe serves as a window into the rural communities and cultures that work alongside IFAD.In this episode, we reflect on a decade of Recipes for Change with some of the chefs behind the programme's success. Join us as we catch up on the latest in sustainable cooking and look ahead to the new year together.This is Farms. Food. Future – a podcast that's good for you, good for the planet and good for farmers. Brought to you by the International Fund for Agricultural Development.For more information:From farm to table: Celebrating a decade of Recipes for Change- Episode 74]]>cf8469bf-8843-4c4f-bd46-2ba9f7d33d4cMon, 23 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)https://www.ifad.org/en/recipes-for-change launched in 2014 with a crucial mission – to raise awareness about the impacts of climate change on culinary traditions and the farmers behind them. Since then, the programme has showcased...Recipes for Change launched in 2014 with a crucial mission – to raise awareness about the impacts of climate change on culinary traditions and the farmers behind them. Since then, the programme has showcased dozens of recipes from around the world in partnership with world-class chefs. Each recipe serves as a window into the rural communities and cultures that work alongside IFAD.In this episode, we reflect on a decade of Recipes for Change with some of the chefs behind the programme's success. Join us as we catch up on the latest in sustainable cooking and look ahead to the new year together.This is Farms. Food. Future – a podcast that's good for you, good for the planet and good for farmers. Brought to you by the International Fund for Agricultural Development.For more information:From farm to table: Celebrating a decade of Recipes for Change- Episode 74]]>1580false74fullThe power of South-South and Triangular Cooperationhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-power-of-south-south-and-triangular-cooperation--63236017South-South and triangular cooperation (SSTC).In this episode, we explore how IFAD catalyses SSTC to drive sustainable, inclusive rural development. Join us on a deep dive into the history of SSTC and discover its lasting impact for our planet’s small-scale farmers.This is Farms. Food. Future – a podcast that's good for you, good for the planet and good for farmers. Brought to you by the International Fund for Agricultural Development.For more information:The power of South-South and triangular cooperation – Episode 73]]>c3a832c0-b3e6-4472-88e1-fac770fd5915Mon, 09 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)When rural people in different developing countries exchange knowledge, technology and resources to solve common problems, they can multiply their impact. That’s the power of...South-South and triangular cooperation (SSTC).In this episode, we explore how IFAD catalyses SSTC to drive sustainable, inclusive rural development. Join us on a deep dive into the history of SSTC and discover its lasting impact for our planet’s small-scale farmers.This is Farms. Food. Future – a podcast that's good for you, good for the planet and good for farmers. Brought to you by the International Fund for Agricultural Development.For more information:The power of South-South and triangular cooperation – Episode 73]]>1686false73fullStrengthening food systems through development financehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/strengthening-food-systems-through-development-finance--63143904Global Donor Platform for Rural Development (GDPRD) has become a critical part of the rural development landscape.From the Italian G7 to the world of sustainable blended finance, we take a look behind the scenes of the essential and innovative financial work it does for rural communities around the world.This is Farms. Food. Future – a podcast that's good for you, good for the planet and good for farmers. Brought to you by the International Fund for Agricultural Development.For more information:https://www.ifad.org/en/web/latest/-/podcast-episode-72]]>700b0fe0-1804-4404-bf23-2088771987b9Mon, 25 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)With a wide-ranging network of donors, international financial institutions and development agencies, the https://www.donorplatform.org/ has become a critical part of the rural development landscape.From the Italian G7 to the world of sustainable...Global Donor Platform for Rural Development (GDPRD) has become a critical part of the rural development landscape.From the Italian G7 to the world of sustainable blended finance, we take a look behind the scenes of the essential and innovative financial work it does for rural communities around the world.This is Farms. Food. Future – a podcast that's good for you, good for the planet and good for farmers. Brought to you by the International Fund for Agricultural Development.For more information:https://www.ifad.org/en/web/latest/-/podcast-episode-72]]>2062false72fullTackling methane emissions to fast-track climate goalshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tackling-methane-emissions-to-fast-track-climate-goals--63143912second-largest contributor to global warming after carbon dioxide. And with most of it produced by our food systems, farmers have a critical role to play in reducing emissions.On this episode, we explore practical and sustainable solutions to reduce agriculture's methane footprint. From Mongolia to Kyrgyzstan, join us to find out what IFAD is doing to support scall-scale farmers in slashing their emissions.This is Farms. Food. Future – a podcast that's good for you, good for the planet and good for farmers. Brought to you by the International Fund for Agricultural Development.For more information:Tackling methane emissions to fast-track climate goals – Episode 71]]>2bb2e2f3-fc18-4e20-86cf-52ef2c700085Mon, 11 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)Methane is the https://climate.nasa.gov/vital-signs/methane/?intent=121 to global warming after carbon dioxide. And with most of it produced by our food systems, farmers have a critical role to play in reducing emissions.On this episode, we explore...second-largest contributor to global warming after carbon dioxide. And with most of it produced by our food systems, farmers have a critical role to play in reducing emissions.On this episode, we explore practical and sustainable solutions to reduce agriculture's methane footprint. From Mongolia to Kyrgyzstan, join us to find out what IFAD is doing to support scall-scale farmers in slashing their emissions.This is Farms. Food. Future – a podcast that's good for you, good for the planet and good for farmers. Brought to you by the International Fund for Agricultural Development.For more information:Tackling methane emissions to fast-track climate goals – Episode 71]]>2041false71fullBoosting sustainable farming with bamboohttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/boosting-sustainable-farming-with-bamboo--63143918rapid growth rate and can sequester carbon from the atmosphere. But despite its potential to contribute to sustainable agriculture, the power of this versatile plant has yet to be harnessed around the world.On this episode, we embark on a journey to the Amazon rainforest in Colombia, where IFAD is supporting rural communities in cultivating a previously undocumented native species of bamboo. Learn about the plant’s role in agroecology, its benefits for biodiversity and the role it can play in transforming food systems.This is Farms. Food. Future – a podcast that's good for you, good for the planet and good for farmers. Brought to you by the International Fund for Agricultural Development.For more information:https://www.ifad.org/en/web/latest/-/podcast-episode-70]]>1c040e8d-f2f8-4476-b85c-37d9efacad45Mon, 28 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)Bamboo has a https://ecoboo.net/blogs/green-clean/science-behind-bamboo-sustainability and can https://ecoboo.net/blogs/green-clean/science-behind-bamboo-sustainability. But despite its potential to contribute to sustainable agriculture, the power of...rapid growth rate and can sequester carbon from the atmosphere. But despite its potential to contribute to sustainable agriculture, the power of this versatile plant has yet to be harnessed around the world.On this episode, we embark on a journey to the Amazon rainforest in Colombia, where IFAD is supporting rural communities in cultivating a previously undocumented native species of bamboo. Learn about the plant’s role in agroecology, its benefits for biodiversity and the role it can play in transforming food systems.This is Farms. Food. Future – a podcast that's good for you, good for the planet and good for farmers. Brought to you by the International Fund for Agricultural Development.For more information:https://www.ifad.org/en/web/latest/-/podcast-episode-70]]>1906false70fullThe Earth’s invisible climate warriorshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-earth-s-invisible-climate-warriors--6314390513 billion tons of carbon dioxide per year. That’s equivalent to 36 per cent of all fossil fuel emissions!On this episode, we unveil these invisible climate warriors – and discuss how we can protect them and their role in sustainable development. Join us as we explore fantastic fungal networks, brilliant beaver dams and groundbreaking rock-based carbon removal.This is Farms. Food. Future – a podcast that's good for you, good for the planet and good for farmers. Brought to you by the International Fund for Agricultural Development.For more information:The Earth’s invisible climate warriors – Episode 69 (ifad.org)]]>273dc5a2-674f-4e62-b85b-ed73e35d4366Mon, 07 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)We might not notice, but beneath our feet our planet is silently tackling climate change. It is estimated that soil-dwelling fungi absorb https://eos.org/articles/soil-fungi-are-a-major-carbon-sink That’s equivalent to 36 per cent of all fossil fuel...13 billion tons of carbon dioxide per year. That’s equivalent to 36 per cent of all fossil fuel emissions!On this episode, we unveil these invisible climate warriors – and discuss how we can protect them and their role in sustainable development. Join us as we explore fantastic fungal networks, brilliant beaver dams and groundbreaking rock-based carbon removal.This is Farms. Food. Future – a podcast that's good for you, good for the planet and good for farmers. Brought to you by the International Fund for Agricultural Development.For more information:The Earth’s invisible climate warriors – Episode 69 (ifad.org)]]>1994false69fullTransforming Africa's Food Systemshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/transforming-africa-s-food-systems--63143920East and Southern Africa, IFAD is working to get back on track by investing in the people who produce a third of the world’s food: small-scale farmers.In this episode, we dive into the innovations farmers are using to transform the region's food systems for the better. Get the lowdown on nutritional education in Lesotho and discover how smart irrigation and financial tools are building climate resilience in Zimbabwe, Kenya and Malawi.This is Farms. Food. Future – a podcast that's good for you, good for the planet and good for farmers. Brought to you by the International Fund for Agricultural Development.For more information:Transforming Africa’s Food Systems – Episode 68 (ifad.org)]]>3c626d58-0f9e-4897-8aa1-533744122f25Mon, 23 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)Amid mounting global challenges, ending hunger by 2030 remains stubbornly out of reach. In https://www.ifad.org/en/web/operations/regions/esa, IFAD is working to get back on track by investing in the people who produce...East and Southern Africa, IFAD is working to get back on track by investing in the people who produce a third of the world’s food: small-scale farmers.In this episode, we dive into the innovations farmers are using to transform the region's food systems for the better. Get the lowdown on nutritional education in Lesotho and discover how smart irrigation and financial tools are building climate resilience in Zimbabwe, Kenya and Malawi.This is Farms. Food. Future – a podcast that's good for you, good for the planet and good for farmers. Brought to you by the International Fund for Agricultural Development.For more information:Transforming Africa’s Food Systems – Episode 68 (ifad.org)]]>1409false68fullBuilding a more nourished futurehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/building-a-more-nourished-future--63143928https://www.ifad.org/en/web/latest/-/podcast-episode-67]]>1e37ae5d-73cb-4daa-8743-531f65e5f246Mon, 09 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)For rural economies to grow sustainably, simply having food to eat is not enough. Diets must also be nutritious to ensure good health and thriving communitiesOn this episode, we explore how IFAD-funded projects in the Near East, Europe, Central Asia...https://www.ifad.org/en/web/latest/-/podcast-episode-67]]>1977false67fullClosing the rural gender gaphttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/closing-the-rural-gender-gap--63143939https://www.ifad.org/en/web/latest/-/podcast-episode-66
]]>b174f1f0-da7a-431a-9a82-c33e29491584Mon, 26 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)Empowering women is essential to transforming our planet’s food systems. That’s why each year, IFAD recognizes projects from around the world that go the extra mile for gender equality.In this episode, you’ll hear from the winners of this year’s IFAD...https://www.ifad.org/en/web/latest/-/podcast-episode-66
]]>1745false66fullJóvenes innovando la América Latina ruralhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jovenes-innovando-la-america-latina-rural--63143907Cacao de la Sierra”, donde se celebra la riqueza del cacao local y su potencial como motor de desarrollo.
  • Fondo de Apoyo a los Pueblos Indígenas
  • ASOJE - A non-profit social enterprise that works to improve the quality of life of children and youth, especially rural children and youth in Latin America. ASOJE is an INCUBATOR OF sustainable and sustainable INITIATIVES; we have become a learning laboratory based on the experiences lived by the youth, which has allowed us to shape and implement relevant initiatives with a sense of belonging to the territories.
  • Videos Rurales - Este video es un homenaje a mi papá y su ciudad natal Sicaya, que está en la provincia Capinota. https://youtu.be/0T5QuL5lppc

]]>d899a8d1-51d3-4efc-9299-e7860ab1ea56Mon, 12 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)Con el auge de los teléfonos inteligentes y las redes sociales, las comunidades rurales están ahora conectadas globalmente. En nuestra primera edición en español de Farms. Food. Future., exploramos cómo los jóvenes rurales e indígenas de América...Cacao de la Sierra”, donde se celebra la riqueza del cacao local y su potencial como motor de desarrollo.
  • Fondo de Apoyo a los Pueblos Indígenas
  • ASOJE - A non-profit social enterprise that works to improve the quality of life of children and youth, especially rural children and youth in Latin America. ASOJE is an INCUBATOR OF sustainable and sustainable INITIATIVES; we have become a learning laboratory based on the experiences lived by the youth, which has allowed us to shape and implement relevant initiatives with a sense of belonging to the territories.
  • Videos Rurales - Este video es un homenaje a mi papá y su ciudad natal Sicaya, que está en la provincia Capinota. https://youtu.be/0T5QuL5lppc

]]>2947false11fullThe Indigenous Peoples stewarding the planethttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-indigenous-peoples-stewarding-the-planet--6314393390 countries and account for 6.2 per cent of the world’s population. Yet to this day, they suffer from widespread discrimination.To mark International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, we shine a spotlight on Indigenous Peoples’ role essential role in building a sustainable future. Discover how communities in Peru, Colombia and Puerto Rico are protecting nature through traditional practices and leading the charge against climate change.We also continue our Global Donor Platform for Rural Development series with Ji-Yeun Rim of the OECD, who discusses the crucial issue of rural youth employment.For more information:https://www.ifad.org/en/web/latest/-/podcast-episode-65
  • Stop irreversible damage to the Amazon - Junglekeepers conserves threatened habitat in the vitally important Madre de Dios region of the Peruvian Amazon. The Las Piedras watershed is part of the Andes/Amazon hotspot—one of the most biodiverse and pristine areas on earth.
  • Global Donor Platform for Rural Development - A network of 40 bilateral and multilateral donors, international financial institutions, intergovernmental organizations, foundations, and development agencies. Set up in 2003 following the first High-Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness in 2002, it brings together donors that believe the best way to tackle global poverty and hunger is to develop agriculture, reshape food systems, and invest in rural communities.
  • International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples - Around 200 groups of Indigenous Peoples currently live in voluntary isolation and initial contact. They reside in remote forests rich in natural resources in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, India, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Peru and Venezuela. They choose to live detached from the rest of the world and their mobility pattern allows them to engage in gathering and hunting, thereby preserving their cultures and languages.
  • Indigenous People - There are over 476 million indigenous people living in 90 countries across the world, accounting for 6.2 per cent of the global population. Of those, there are more than 5,000 distinct groups.

]]>b963a2bd-5c24-44f7-9d2b-a5c6981e7459Fri, 09 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)Indigenous Peoples live in more than https://www.un.org/en/fight-racism/vulnerable-groups/indigenous-peoples and account for https://www.un.org/en/fight-racism/vulnerable-groups/indigenous-peoples of the world’s population. Yet to this day, they...90 countries and account for 6.2 per cent of the world’s population. Yet to this day, they suffer from widespread discrimination.To mark International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, we shine a spotlight on Indigenous Peoples’ role essential role in building a sustainable future. Discover how communities in Peru, Colombia and Puerto Rico are protecting nature through traditional practices and leading the charge against climate change.We also continue our Global Donor Platform for Rural Development series with Ji-Yeun Rim of the OECD, who discusses the crucial issue of rural youth employment.For more information:https://www.ifad.org/en/web/latest/-/podcast-episode-65
  • Stop irreversible damage to the Amazon - Junglekeepers conserves threatened habitat in the vitally important Madre de Dios region of the Peruvian Amazon. The Las Piedras watershed is part of the Andes/Amazon hotspot—one of the most biodiverse and pristine areas on earth.
  • Global Donor Platform for Rural Development - A network of 40 bilateral and multilateral donors, international financial institutions, intergovernmental organizations, foundations, and development agencies. Set up in 2003 following the first High-Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness in 2002, it brings together donors that believe the best way to tackle global poverty and hunger is to develop agriculture, reshape food systems, and invest in rural communities.
  • International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples - Around 200 groups of Indigenous Peoples currently live in voluntary isolation and initial contact. They reside in remote forests rich in natural resources in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, India, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Peru and Venezuela. They choose to live detached from the rest of the world and their mobility pattern allows them to engage in gathering and hunting, thereby preserving their cultures and languages.
  • Indigenous People - There are over 476 million indigenous people living in 90 countries across the world, accounting for 6.2 per cent of the global population. Of those, there are more than 5,000 distinct groups.

]]>2341false65fullGreening the Sahelhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/greening-the-sahel--63143914Great Green Wall: an African-led land restoration project that aims to hold back encroaching desertification in the Sahel.In this episode, we take a close look at what could one day be the largest living structure on our planet. Join us as our Associate Vice-President Dr. Jo Puri discusses how IFAD supports the Great Green Wall, while other UN experts share insights on the initiative’s past, present, and ambitious future.You’ll also get a sneak peek at next episode’s spotlight on Global Citizen Prize winner Sophie Healy-Thow.This is Farms. Food. Future – a podcast that's good for you, good for the planet and good for farmers. Brought to you by the International Fund for Agricultural Development.For more information:https://www.ifad.org/en/web/latest/-/podcast-episode-64
  • Act4Food - Act4Food Act4Change is a youth-led and initiated campaign that mobilises the power of young people to call for a global food system which provides everyone with access to safe, affordable and nutritious diets, while simultaneously protecting nature, tackling climate change and promoting human rights.
  • Great Green Wall — The Great Green Wall Initiative - The Great Green Wall is an African-led movement with an epic ambition to grow an 8,000km natural wonder of the world across the entire width of Africa.
  • UNCCD - The UNCCD is the global voice for land. We promote practices that avoid, reduce and reverse land degradation and are the driving force behind Sustainable Development Goal 15 and Land Degradation Neutrality.
  • Sahara Sahel Foods - Sahara Sahel Foods is a social enterprise located in the Republic of Niger. We process and market foods from indigenous Wild Perennial Crops - plants that are pristine, often under-exploited and good for the environment.

]]>a700fe49-51d7-4239-9a27-5bee1ed7d685Mon, 22 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)Imagine a thin green line of hope stretching 8,000 km across northern Africa, from the Atlantic Ocean to the Red Sea. This is the https://www.ifad.org/en/ggwi/: an African-led land restoration project that aims to hold back encroaching desertification...Great Green Wall: an African-led land restoration project that aims to hold back encroaching desertification in the Sahel.In this episode, we take a close look at what could one day be the largest living structure on our planet. Join us as our Associate Vice-President Dr. Jo Puri discusses how IFAD supports the Great Green Wall, while other UN experts share insights on the initiative’s past, present, and ambitious future.You’ll also get a sneak peek at next episode’s spotlight on Global Citizen Prize winner Sophie Healy-Thow.This is Farms. Food. Future – a podcast that's good for you, good for the planet and good for farmers. Brought to you by the International Fund for Agricultural Development.For more information:https://www.ifad.org/en/web/latest/-/podcast-episode-64
  • Act4Food - Act4Food Act4Change is a youth-led and initiated campaign that mobilises the power of young people to call for a global food system which provides everyone with access to safe, affordable and nutritious diets, while simultaneously protecting nature, tackling climate change and promoting human rights.
  • Great Green Wall — The Great Green Wall Initiative - The Great Green Wall is an African-led movement with an epic ambition to grow an 8,000km natural wonder of the world across the entire width of Africa.
  • UNCCD - The UNCCD is the global voice for land. We promote practices that avoid, reduce and reverse land degradation and are the driving force behind Sustainable Development Goal 15 and Land Degradation Neutrality.
  • Sahara Sahel Foods - Sahara Sahel Foods is a social enterprise located in the Republic of Niger. We process and market foods from indigenous Wild Perennial Crops - plants that are pristine, often under-exploited and good for the environment.

]]>1966false64fullBridging the nutrition gap in Africahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bridging-the-nutrition-gap-in-africa--63143910a fifth of its population struggles with chronic hunger and malnutrition. But from its fields to its markets, small-scale farmers are envisaging a different future.In this episode, we embark on a culinary journey across West Africa and introduce IFAD’s newest Recipes for Change chef, Crystelle Pereira. We also continue our Global Donor Platform for Rural Development series with Lee Ann Jackson of the OECD discusses on how to strengthen global food systems.This is Farms. Food. Future – a podcast that's good for you, good for the planet and good for farmers. Brought to you by the International Fund for Agricultural Development.For more information:https://www.ifad.org/en/web/latest/-/podcast-episode-63]]>5f0ab70a-6270-4e9d-a8f7-17f8eb374f77Mon, 08 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)Despite Africa’s immense potential to feed the world, https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2022/08/hunger-in-africa-serious-millions/ struggles with chronic hunger and malnutrition. But from its fields to its markets, small-scale farmers are envisaging a...a fifth of its population struggles with chronic hunger and malnutrition. But from its fields to its markets, small-scale farmers are envisaging a different future.In this episode, we embark on a culinary journey across West Africa and introduce IFAD’s newest Recipes for Change chef, Crystelle Pereira. We also continue our Global Donor Platform for Rural Development series with Lee Ann Jackson of the OECD discusses on how to strengthen global food systems.This is Farms. Food. Future – a podcast that's good for you, good for the planet and good for farmers. Brought to you by the International Fund for Agricultural Development.For more information:https://www.ifad.org/en/web/latest/-/podcast-episode-63]]>1860false63fullFarming with pride for inclusive agriculturehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/farming-with-pride-for-inclusive-agriculture--63143919challenges and discrimination compared to their urban peers. But they are essential to building a more inclusive future for agriculture.To mark Pride Month, we speak with members of the community about their experiences. Hear from LGBTQ+ farmers forging inclusive spaces in vegetable farming, beekeeping and beyond. We also pick up where we left off last episode as Alina Luana de Oliveira delves deeper into the fight against discrimination in rural BrazilThis is Farms. Food. Future – a podcast that's good for you, good for the planet and good for farmers. Brought to you by the International Fund for Agricultural Development.For more information:https://www.ifad.org/en/web/latest/-/podcast-episode-62
  • Rock Steady Farm - Rock Steady is a queer owned and operated cooperative vegetable farm rooted in social justice, food access and farmer training.
  • They Keep Bees - They Keep Bees is a LGBTQIA+ run business in Western Massachusetts. We tend bees in Western Massachusetts and on the central coast of Florida.
  • La Via Campesina - La Via Campesina, founded in 1993, is an international movement bringing together millions of peasants, landless workers, indigenous people, pastoralists, fishers, migrant farmworkers, small and medium-size farmers, rural women, and peasant youth from around the world. Built on a solid sense of unity and solidarity, it defends peasant agriculture for food sovereignty.
  • Queer farmer network - The QFN was conceived to build community among queer farmers and to reflect on and interrupt racist, capitalist, and heteropatriarchal legacies in Agriculture.
  • humble hands harvest – a worker-owned co-operative growing food to celebrate this place - Humble Hands Harvest is a worker-owned co-operative farm. We grow 2+ acres of organic vegetables, grass-finished sheep, pastured pork, and fruit and nut trees. We distribute at the Winneshiek Farmers Market in Decorah; and through a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program for both our veggies and our meat. We found our long-term home in 2017 on Hidden Falls Road, 10 miles from Decorah, on ancestral Sauk, Meskwaki, Lakota, and Ho-chunk land, and began functioning as a worker-owned co-operative that same year.

]]>58d43c14-63ef-471d-b550-0c9e7c3c29a3Fri, 28 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)Rural LGBTQ+ people face significant https://www.thetrevorproject.org/research-briefs/lgbtq-youth-in-small-towns-and-rural-areas/compared to their urban peers. But they are essential to building a more inclusive future for agriculture.To mark Pride...challenges and discrimination compared to their urban peers. But they are essential to building a more inclusive future for agriculture.To mark Pride Month, we speak with members of the community about their experiences. Hear from LGBTQ+ farmers forging inclusive spaces in vegetable farming, beekeeping and beyond. We also pick up where we left off last episode as Alina Luana de Oliveira delves deeper into the fight against discrimination in rural BrazilThis is Farms. Food. Future – a podcast that's good for you, good for the planet and good for farmers. Brought to you by the International Fund for Agricultural Development.For more information:https://www.ifad.org/en/web/latest/-/podcast-episode-62
  • Rock Steady Farm - Rock Steady is a queer owned and operated cooperative vegetable farm rooted in social justice, food access and farmer training.
  • They Keep Bees - They Keep Bees is a LGBTQIA+ run business in Western Massachusetts. We tend bees in Western Massachusetts and on the central coast of Florida.
  • La Via Campesina - La Via Campesina, founded in 1993, is an international movement bringing together millions of peasants, landless workers, indigenous people, pastoralists, fishers, migrant farmworkers, small and medium-size farmers, rural women, and peasant youth from around the world. Built on a solid sense of unity and solidarity, it defends peasant agriculture for food sovereignty.
  • Queer farmer network - The QFN was conceived to build community among queer farmers and to reflect on and interrupt racist, capitalist, and heteropatriarchal legacies in Agriculture.
  • humble hands harvest – a worker-owned co-operative growing food to celebrate this place - Humble Hands Harvest is a worker-owned co-operative farm. We grow 2+ acres of organic vegetables, grass-finished sheep, pastured pork, and fruit and nut trees. We distribute at the Winneshiek Farmers Market in Decorah; and through a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program for both our veggies and our meat. We found our long-term home in 2017 on Hidden Falls Road, 10 miles from Decorah, on ancestral Sauk, Meskwaki, Lakota, and Ho-chunk land, and began functioning as a worker-owned co-operative that same year.

]]>2060false62fullHarnessing diversity for agricultural resiliencehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/harnessing-diversity-for-agricultural-resilience--63143947Malawi to Brazil, hear from farmers with disabilities who are rewriting the agricultural narrative. We also explore the importance of racial equity and food sovereignty in global food systems. Finally, we conclude our series on gender-based violence with Alina Luana de Oliveira from La Via Campesina, who discusses efforts to combat this chronic social problem in rural Brazil.This is Farms. Food. Future – a podcast that's good for you, good for the planet and good for farmers. Brought to you by the International Fund for Agricultural Development.For more information:https://www.ifad.org/en/web/latest/-/podcast-episode-61
  • La Via Campesina - La Via Campesina, founded in 1993, is an international movement bringing together millions of peasants, landless workers, indigenous people, pastoralists, fishers, migrant farmworkers, small and medium-size farmers, rural women, and peasant youth from around the world. Built on a solid sense of unity and solidarity, it defends peasant agriculture for food sovereignty.
  • Light for the World International: Disability & Development NGO - With your support, we contribute to improving health systems, enabling education for all, and amplifying the voices of people with disabilities in the workplace and beyond. In short: we break down unjust barriers to unlock the potential in all of us!
  • SPARK - The SPARK program uses a systemic action learning approach to impact the lives of at least 7,000 persons with disabilities in Burkina Faso, India, Mozambique, and Malawi. This approach will enable them to become fully engaged in the economic activities of selected agricultural and pastoral value chains.
  • SOUL FIRE FARM – Ending racism and injustice in the food system - Soul Fire Farm is an Afro-Indigenous centered community farm committed to uprooting racism and seeding sovereignty in the food system. We raise and distribute life-giving food as a means to end food apartheid. With deep reverence for the land and wisdom of our ancestors, we work to reclaim our collective right to belong to the earth and to have agency in the food system.
  • Crisis Response Initiative - IFAD’s mission is to create inclusive and sustainable rural economies, where people live free from poverty and hunger. While we are focused on long-term development, we also need to mitigate shocks that arise in this era of converging crises—from COVID-19, to climate change, to the war in Ukraine.

]]>684b0124-64ee-43d4-a630-ef268d6f24d9Mon, 10 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)Food systems transformation must be sustainable and inclusive, so nobody is left behind. With the right support, every farmer can rise above challenges and drive development, while empowering others to do the same.From...Malawi to Brazil, hear from farmers with disabilities who are rewriting the agricultural narrative. We also explore the importance of racial equity and food sovereignty in global food systems. Finally, we conclude our series on gender-based violence with Alina Luana de Oliveira from La Via Campesina, who discusses efforts to combat this chronic social problem in rural Brazil.This is Farms. Food. Future – a podcast that's good for you, good for the planet and good for farmers. Brought to you by the International Fund for Agricultural Development.For more information:https://www.ifad.org/en/web/latest/-/podcast-episode-61
  • La Via Campesina - La Via Campesina, founded in 1993, is an international movement bringing together millions of peasants, landless workers, indigenous people, pastoralists, fishers, migrant farmworkers, small and medium-size farmers, rural women, and peasant youth from around the world. Built on a solid sense of unity and solidarity, it defends peasant agriculture for food sovereignty.
  • Light for the World International: Disability & Development NGO - With your support, we contribute to improving health systems, enabling education for all, and amplifying the voices of people with disabilities in the workplace and beyond. In short: we break down unjust barriers to unlock the potential in all of us!
  • SPARK - The SPARK program uses a systemic action learning approach to impact the lives of at least 7,000 persons with disabilities in Burkina Faso, India, Mozambique, and Malawi. This approach will enable them to become fully engaged in the economic activities of selected agricultural and pastoral value chains.
  • SOUL FIRE FARM – Ending racism and injustice in the food system - Soul Fire Farm is an Afro-Indigenous centered community farm committed to uprooting racism and seeding sovereignty in the food system. We raise and distribute life-giving food as a means to end food apartheid. With deep reverence for the land and wisdom of our ancestors, we work to reclaim our collective right to belong to the earth and to have agency in the food system.
  • Crisis Response Initiative - IFAD’s mission is to create inclusive and sustainable rural economies, where people live free from poverty and hunger. While we are focused on long-term development, we also need to mitigate shocks that arise in this era of converging crises—from COVID-19, to climate change, to the war in Ukraine.

]]>2037false61fullFrom bees to trees: bringing nature back into agriculturehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-bees-to-trees-bringing-nature-back-into-agriculture--63143936two thirds over the past 50 years, and agriculture is partly to blame. But from beekeeping to reforestation, small-scale farmers around the planet are doing their part to reverse this trend.To celebrate World Biodiversity Day, we explore how rural communities are making farming green again. Tune in to hear a young Zimbabwean farmer's local insights on agroecology – and get the big picture on biodiversity from global conservation leaders, from the hills of southern India to the shores of Madagascar.This is Farms. Food. Future – a podcast that's good for you, good for the planet and good for farmers. Brought to you by the International Fund for Agricultural Development.For more information:https://www.ifad.org/en/web/latest/-/podcast-episode-60
  • World Wildlife Fund - WWF works to sustain the natural world for the benefit of people and wildlife, collaborating with partners from local to global levels in nearly 100 countries.
  • NOTICE : Via Campesina - La Via Campesina, founded in 1993, is an international movement bringing together millions of peasants, landless workers, indigenous people, pastoralists, fishers, migrant farmworkers, small and medium-size farmers, rural women, and peasant youth from around the world. Built on a solid sense of unity and solidarity, it defends peasant agriculture for food sovereignty.
  • The Green Belt Movement - Founded in 1977 by Professor Wangari Maathai, the Green Belt Movement (GBM) has planted over 51 million trees in Kenya. GBM works at the grassroots, national, and international levels to promote environmental conservation; to build climate resilience and empower communities, especially women and girls; to foster democratic space and sustainable livelihoods.
  • Aadhimalai – Shift the Power to the Producers - Aadhimalai aims at providing a sustainable livelihood support and income generation through fair trade practices to the community while preserving their traditional way of life and conserving the environment.

]]>4d515afa-5c1c-4727-88eb-1ea951d0016fWed, 22 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)It's no secret nature is under threat: the world has seen global wildlife populations drop by https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2022/10/nature-loss-biodiversity-wwf/ over the past 50 years, and agriculture is partly to blame. But from beekeeping to...two thirds over the past 50 years, and agriculture is partly to blame. But from beekeeping to reforestation, small-scale farmers around the planet are doing their part to reverse this trend.To celebrate World Biodiversity Day, we explore how rural communities are making farming green again. Tune in to hear a young Zimbabwean farmer's local insights on agroecology – and get the big picture on biodiversity from global conservation leaders, from the hills of southern India to the shores of Madagascar.This is Farms. Food. Future – a podcast that's good for you, good for the planet and good for farmers. Brought to you by the International Fund for Agricultural Development.For more information:https://www.ifad.org/en/web/latest/-/podcast-episode-60
  • World Wildlife Fund - WWF works to sustain the natural world for the benefit of people and wildlife, collaborating with partners from local to global levels in nearly 100 countries.
  • NOTICE : Via Campesina - La Via Campesina, founded in 1993, is an international movement bringing together millions of peasants, landless workers, indigenous people, pastoralists, fishers, migrant farmworkers, small and medium-size farmers, rural women, and peasant youth from around the world. Built on a solid sense of unity and solidarity, it defends peasant agriculture for food sovereignty.
  • The Green Belt Movement - Founded in 1977 by Professor Wangari Maathai, the Green Belt Movement (GBM) has planted over 51 million trees in Kenya. GBM works at the grassroots, national, and international levels to promote environmental conservation; to build climate resilience and empower communities, especially women and girls; to foster democratic space and sustainable livelihoods.
  • Aadhimalai – Shift the Power to the Producers - Aadhimalai aims at providing a sustainable livelihood support and income generation through fair trade practices to the community while preserving their traditional way of life and conserving the environment.

]]>1979false60fullRural Malawians on building back after Cyclone Freddyhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rural-malawians-on-building-back-after-cyclone-freddy--63143966Malawi, devastating a country already struggling with hunger and poverty. But a year on, hope for a brighter future is returning to its farms.  On this episode, you'll hear directly from the rural Malawians who are building back stronger with IFAD's support. Our Country Director for Malawi, Bernadette Mukonyora, gives us an insight into the path to recovery along with regional climate experts Amos Mailosi and Denis Zingeni. Meanwhile, IFAD Recipes for Change chef Sophie Grigson speaks about her experience visiting the country earlier this year.This is Farms. Food. Future – a podcast that's good for you, good for the planet and good for farmers. Brought to you by the International Fund for Agricultural Development.For more information:https://www.ifad.org/en/web/latest/-/podcast-episode-59
  • Sophie Grigson - Sophie Grigson is an award-winning English food writer, broadcaster, teacher and cook. In 2019, she moved to Ceglie Messapica, in Puglia, Italy, which inspired her latest book, A Curious Absence of Chickens and TV series, Sophie Grigson: Slice of Italy.
  • Recipes for change - Recipes for Change is a collection of recipes from IFAD projects around the world that bring you a taste of other people’s lives through the food they eat
  • After Cyclone Freddy, investment brings hope to rural Malawi
  • IFAD in Malawi - In Malawi, IFAD loans focus on promoting sustainable agricultural practices and integrating the private sector and smallholder farmers in value development.

]]>6677f1e2-c27f-4119-a32b-15d3cb3beed1Mon, 06 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)In March 2023, Cyclone Freddy swept across https://www.ifad.org/en/web/operations/w/country/malawi, devastating a country already struggling with hunger and poverty. But a year on, hope for a brighter future is...Malawi, devastating a country already struggling with hunger and poverty. But a year on, hope for a brighter future is returning to its farms.  On this episode, you'll hear directly from the rural Malawians who are building back stronger with IFAD's support. Our Country Director for Malawi, Bernadette Mukonyora, gives us an insight into the path to recovery along with regional climate experts Amos Mailosi and Denis Zingeni. Meanwhile, IFAD Recipes for Change chef Sophie Grigson speaks about her experience visiting the country earlier this year.This is Farms. Food. Future – a podcast that's good for you, good for the planet and good for farmers. Brought to you by the International Fund for Agricultural Development.For more information:https://www.ifad.org/en/web/latest/-/podcast-episode-59
  • Sophie Grigson - Sophie Grigson is an award-winning English food writer, broadcaster, teacher and cook. In 2019, she moved to Ceglie Messapica, in Puglia, Italy, which inspired her latest book, A Curious Absence of Chickens and TV series, Sophie Grigson: Slice of Italy.
  • Recipes for change - Recipes for Change is a collection of recipes from IFAD projects around the world that bring you a taste of other people’s lives through the food they eat
  • After Cyclone Freddy, investment brings hope to rural Malawi
  • IFAD in Malawi - In Malawi, IFAD loans focus on promoting sustainable agricultural practices and integrating the private sector and smallholder farmers in value development.

]]>1956false59fullRegenerative agriculture, from soil to sustainabilityhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/regenerative-agriculture-from-soil-to-sustainability--63143952major contributor to global emissions, farming might just hold the key to solving the climate crisis. When agriculture is regenerative, it becomes a win-win for people and planet, increasing food security while protecting the environment.We unpack this method of sustainable farming and explore how small-scale farmers can harness it to lead the way to a food-secure future. Hear from global regenerative agriculture leaders – and learn how IFAD is leveraging their techniques to combat climate change in rural communities.This is Farms. Food. Future – a podcast that's good for you, good for the planet and good for farmers. Brought to you by the International Fund for Agricultural Development.For more information:https://www.ifad.org/en/web/latest/-/podcast-episode-58
  • Brown's Ranch – "Regenerating Landscapes for a Sustainable Future" - We believe that faith, family and working with the natural resources that God has provided allows us a meaningful life. We enjoy using these resources to regenerate landscapes for a sustainable future.
  • Regeneration International - Regeneration International engages in activities, either directly or by providing support to partners and stakeholders, that have the potential to advance our mission. Most of our work falls under one of three major program areas: education, network-building and policy work. Here’s what we do: Education: We educate consumers, farmers, policymakers, media and the general public on the benefits of regenerative agriculture and land management. Network-Building: We invite groups to join our Partner Network and we assist groups or individuals at the local, regional or national level who are committed to building Regeneration Alliances. Policy Work: We identify, promote and galvanize support for local, regional, national and international policy initiatives that have the potential to advance the transition to regenerative food, farming and land management.
  • Home - Fibershed - Fibershed is a non-profit organization that develops regional fiber systems that build ecosystem and community health. Our work expands opportunities to implement climate benefitting agriculture, rebuild regional manufacturing, and connect end-users to the source of our fiber through education. We transform the economic systems behind the production of material culture to mitigate climate change, improve health, and contribute to racial and economic equity.
  • Rodale Institute - Global Leaders in Organic Agriculture Research - Rodale Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to growing the regenerative organic agriculture movement through rigorous research, farmer training, and education. Our groundbreaking science and direct farmer-support programs serve as a catalyst for change in farming and food production worldwide. Over our 75-year history, we have proven that organic farming is not only viable, but essential to humanity’s survival.

]]>ff3c5e3d-76cd-43e6-9e56-285590f86102Mon, 22 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)Despite being a https://www.carbonbrief.org/food-systems-responsible-for-one-third-of-human-caused-emissions/ to global emissions, farming might just hold the key to solving the climate crisis. When agriculture is...major contributor to global emissions, farming might just hold the key to solving the climate crisis. When agriculture is regenerative, it becomes a win-win for people and planet, increasing food security while protecting the environment.We unpack this method of sustainable farming and explore how small-scale farmers can harness it to lead the way to a food-secure future. Hear from global regenerative agriculture leaders – and learn how IFAD is leveraging their techniques to combat climate change in rural communities.This is Farms. Food. Future – a podcast that's good for you, good for the planet and good for farmers. Brought to you by the International Fund for Agricultural Development.For more information:https://www.ifad.org/en/web/latest/-/podcast-episode-58
  • Brown's Ranch – "Regenerating Landscapes for a Sustainable Future" - We believe that faith, family and working with the natural resources that God has provided allows us a meaningful life. We enjoy using these resources to regenerate landscapes for a sustainable future.
  • Regeneration International - Regeneration International engages in activities, either directly or by providing support to partners and stakeholders, that have the potential to advance our mission. Most of our work falls under one of three major program areas: education, network-building and policy work. Here’s what we do: Education: We educate consumers, farmers, policymakers, media and the general public on the benefits of regenerative agriculture and land management. Network-Building: We invite groups to join our Partner Network and we assist groups or individuals at the local, regional or national level who are committed to building Regeneration Alliances. Policy Work: We identify, promote and galvanize support for local, regional, national and international policy initiatives that have the potential to advance the transition to regenerative food, farming and land management.
  • Home - Fibershed - Fibershed is a non-profit organization that develops regional fiber systems that build ecosystem and community health. Our work expands opportunities to implement climate benefitting agriculture, rebuild regional manufacturing, and connect end-users to the source of our fiber through education. We transform the economic systems behind the production of material culture to mitigate climate change, improve health, and contribute to racial and economic equity.
  • Rodale Institute - Global Leaders in Organic Agriculture Research - Rodale Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to growing the regenerative organic agriculture movement through rigorous research, farmer training, and education. Our groundbreaking science and direct farmer-support programs serve as a catalyst for change in farming and food production worldwide. Over our 75-year history, we have proven that organic farming is not only viable, but essential to humanity’s survival.

]]>1942false58fullAgriculture's Indigenous trailblazershttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/agriculture-s-indigenous-trailblazers--6314394680 per cent of our planet's biodiversity is found on the territories of Indigenous Peoples, who have been farming for generations while caring for forests, deserts, grasslands and oceans. By growing food sustainably, they are leading the way on transforming food systems.On this episode, Indigenous leaders from Nepal, Mexico and Kenya weigh in on what it means to protect the planet while preserving their cultures, and fighting for the right to land, nutrition and education.Our Global Donor Platform for Rural Development series also continues as we interview Sophia Murphy of the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy.This is Farms. Food. Future – a podcast that's good for you, good for the planet and good for farmers. Brought to you by the International Fund for Agricultural Development.For more information:https://www.ifad.org/en/web/latest/-/podcast-episode-57
]]>0a67e860-9b6f-41e1-8fc0-9126514c9689Mon, 08 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)Over https://www.worldwildlife.org/stories/recognizing-indigenous-peoples-land-interests-is-critical-for-people-and-nature of our planet's biodiversity is found on the territories of Indigenous Peoples, who have been farming for generations while...80 per cent of our planet's biodiversity is found on the territories of Indigenous Peoples, who have been farming for generations while caring for forests, deserts, grasslands and oceans. By growing food sustainably, they are leading the way on transforming food systems.On this episode, Indigenous leaders from Nepal, Mexico and Kenya weigh in on what it means to protect the planet while preserving their cultures, and fighting for the right to land, nutrition and education.Our Global Donor Platform for Rural Development series also continues as we interview Sophia Murphy of the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy.This is Farms. Food. Future – a podcast that's good for you, good for the planet and good for farmers. Brought to you by the International Fund for Agricultural Development.For more information:https://www.ifad.org/en/web/latest/-/podcast-episode-57
]]>1969false57fullRural youth rocking the digital agehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rural-youth-rocking-the-digital-age--63143949more ubiquitous globally, rural communities that were once remote are finding themselves connected to the rest of the planet.In this episode, we speak to three young YouTubers and TikTokers in Latin America who are bringing their rural lives to the world via our screens. Hear how they’re using their creativity and entrepreneurship to inspire other young people to be proud of their rural roots – and to encourage them to build a future at home.This is Farms. Food. Future – a podcast that's good for you, good for the planet and good for farmers. Brought to you by the International Fund for Agricultural Development.For more information:https://www.ifad.org/en/web/latest/-/podcast-episode-56
]]>d96c56e7-1180-4db3-b165-406291f3904fMon, 25 Mar 2024 11:00:00 +0000International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)With smartphones and social media becoming https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/mobile-economy/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/270223-The-Mobile-Economy-2023.pdf#page=13 globally, rural communities that were once remote are...more ubiquitous globally, rural communities that were once remote are finding themselves connected to the rest of the planet.In this episode, we speak to three young YouTubers and TikTokers in Latin America who are bringing their rural lives to the world via our screens. Hear how they’re using their creativity and entrepreneurship to inspire other young people to be proud of their rural roots – and to encourage them to build a future at home.This is Farms. Food. Future – a podcast that's good for you, good for the planet and good for farmers. Brought to you by the International Fund for Agricultural Development.For more information:https://www.ifad.org/en/web/latest/-/podcast-episode-56
]]>1256false56fullWomen shaping sustainable food systemshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/women-shaping-sustainable-food-systems--63143951up to 80 per cent of all food in developing countries despite being saddled with a disproportionate share of unpaid work, such as childcare and cooking.To mark International Women's Day, we explore how gender inequality and gender-based violence can be overcome to build inclusive, sustainable food systems. From El Salvador to Malawi, hear about how rural women are driving climate adaptation and transforming agriculture – and the world – for the better.This is Farms. Food. Future – a podcast that's good for you, good for the planet and good for farmers. Brought to you by the International Fund for Agricultural Development.For more information:https://www.ifad.org/en/web/latest/-/women-shaping-sustainable-food-systems-episode-55
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  • We work to create sustainable food agriculture systems | IATP - The Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP) is a think tank that specializes in understanding the interconnected relationships between agriculture, trade, and climate. They work towards creating sustainable food and agriculture systems by conducting research, promoting policy changes, and advocating for fair and sustainable food, farm, and trade practices.
  • National Programme of Rural Economic Transformation for Living Well – Rural Adelante - The Rural Adelante project aims to support rural youth in El Salvador to stay in rural areas and engage in sustainable economic activities. It is designed to provide opportunities for rural communities to enhance their livelihoods, develop local economies, and improve living standards in rural regions.
  • World Resources Institute | Making Big Ideas Happen - The World Resources Institute (WRI) is a global research nonprofit organization focused on addressing six critical goals necessary to secure a sustainable future. These goals revolve around climate, energy, sustainable cities, water, forests, and ocean conservation. WRI's work is research-based, aiming to design and implement practical solutions to improve people's lives and the environment.
  • Programme for Rural Irrigation Development PRIDE - PRIDE focuses on rural irrigation development, specifically in Malawi. It aims to enhance agricultural productivity by improving irrigation infrastructure and methods. The project is designed to benefit smallholder farmers by providing better access to irrigation facilities, thereby increasing crop yields and overall agricultural output in the region.

]]>4cee9cee-beff-466f-827b-f43215632640Mon, 11 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)Women are the unsung heroes of our world's food systems. They produce https://www.undp.org/blog/celebrating-rural-womens-roles-transforming-food-systems of all food in developing countries despite being saddled with a disproportionate share of unpaid...up to 80 per cent of all food in developing countries despite being saddled with a disproportionate share of unpaid work, such as childcare and cooking.To mark International Women's Day, we explore how gender inequality and gender-based violence can be overcome to build inclusive, sustainable food systems. From El Salvador to Malawi, hear about how rural women are driving climate adaptation and transforming agriculture – and the world – for the better.This is Farms. Food. Future – a podcast that's good for you, good for the planet and good for farmers. Brought to you by the International Fund for Agricultural Development.For more information:https://www.ifad.org/en/web/latest/-/women-shaping-sustainable-food-systems-episode-55
  • Global Donor Platform for Rural Development - The Donor Platform is a significant organization known as the Global Donor Platform for Rural Development. It functions as an active partnership, advocacy network, and knowledge hub comprising key donors dedicated to addressing issues related to food security and rural developme
  • We work to create sustainable food agriculture systems | IATP - The Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP) is a think tank that specializes in understanding the interconnected relationships between agriculture, trade, and climate. They work towards creating sustainable food and agriculture systems by conducting research, promoting policy changes, and advocating for fair and sustainable food, farm, and trade practices.
  • National Programme of Rural Economic Transformation for Living Well – Rural Adelante - The Rural Adelante project aims to support rural youth in El Salvador to stay in rural areas and engage in sustainable economic activities. It is designed to provide opportunities for rural communities to enhance their livelihoods, develop local economies, and improve living standards in rural regions.
  • World Resources Institute | Making Big Ideas Happen - The World Resources Institute (WRI) is a global research nonprofit organization focused on addressing six critical goals necessary to secure a sustainable future. These goals revolve around climate, energy, sustainable cities, water, forests, and ocean conservation. WRI's work is research-based, aiming to design and implement practical solutions to improve people's lives and the environment.
  • Programme for Rural Irrigation Development PRIDE - PRIDE focuses on rural irrigation development, specifically in Malawi. It aims to enhance agricultural productivity by improving irrigation infrastructure and methods. The project is designed to benefit smallholder farmers by providing better access to irrigation facilities, thereby increasing crop yields and overall agricultural output in the region.

]]>1846false55fullZero waste, full plates: winning with school mealshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/zero-waste-full-plates-winning-with-school-meals--63143956https://www.ifad.org/en/web/latest/-/podcast-episode-54
  • World Food Forum | Youth Towards Zero Food Waste Campaign - Discover the World Food Forum's "Youth Towards Zero Food Waste Campaign," a dedicated initiative addressing the critical issue of food waste.
  • World Food Forum | Youth Towards Zero Food Waste Campaign - Learn about the significant malnutrition challenges in Guatemala with over 50% of children under five suffering from stunted growth. Explore the initiatives focused on making food systems work in Guatemala through school meals.
  • Everyone wins with school meals - Offering insights on school meals, this discusses the collaborative efforts of IFAD, FAO, and WFP to provide healthy meals to over 12,000 children in 60 schools. Learn how this initiative benefits children's nutrition and supports small-scale farmers

]]>eb6ec25f-4375-44d2-9aa0-6523de7d9315Tue, 27 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)Our planet faces a paradox: nearly a third of the world's population experienced food insecurity in 2022, yet a third of the food we grow is never eaten at all. Food loss and waste doesn't just rob billions of nourishment, it unnecessarily drains...https://www.ifad.org/en/web/latest/-/podcast-episode-54
  • World Food Forum | Youth Towards Zero Food Waste Campaign - Discover the World Food Forum's "Youth Towards Zero Food Waste Campaign," a dedicated initiative addressing the critical issue of food waste.
  • World Food Forum | Youth Towards Zero Food Waste Campaign - Learn about the significant malnutrition challenges in Guatemala with over 50% of children under five suffering from stunted growth. Explore the initiatives focused on making food systems work in Guatemala through school meals.
  • Everyone wins with school meals - Offering insights on school meals, this discusses the collaborative efforts of IFAD, FAO, and WFP to provide healthy meals to over 12,000 children in 60 schools. Learn how this initiative benefits children's nutrition and supports small-scale farmers

]]>1440false54fullSwaying the power of seaweedhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/swaying-the-power-of-seaweed--63143923https://www.ifad.org/en/web/latest/-/podcast-episode-53
]]>e1477a1b-f5f1-4ff2-8b2e-2309a177dba1Mon, 12 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)Seaweed packs a punch. It produces more than half of the world’s oxygen and removes millions of tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere each year. It's also incredibly nutritious and easily cultivated, with seaweed farming making up nearly a third...https://www.ifad.org/en/web/latest/-/podcast-episode-53
]]>2091false53fullNavigating marine biodiversity for a better tomorrowhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/navigating-marine-biodiversity-for-a-better-tomorrow--63143915https://www.ifad.org/en/web/latest/-/podcast-episode-52
]]>cc08d16d-75ba-46e5-a87f-e0c5cc9279e2Mon, 29 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)Marine biodiversity is a precious resource – but it has longer been under threat. Today's coral reefs, for example, cover half the area they did in 1950, and nearly 10% of marine life is at risk of extinction.How can we support small-scale producers...https://www.ifad.org/en/web/latest/-/podcast-episode-52
]]>1880false52fullA bright new year for agriculturehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-bright-new-year-for-agriculture--63143958https://www.ifad.org/en/web/latest/-/podcast-episode-51]]>e5b11105-cdb5-4c25-ba63-d19b156fb557Wed, 27 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0000International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)In our final episode of the year, we hear from a range of climate leaders and how they plan to tackle some of the planet’s greatest challenges. IFAD Vice-President Gérardine Mukeshimana gives insight into the challenges faced by rural people, followed...https://www.ifad.org/en/web/latest/-/podcast-episode-51]]>4648false51fullInvesting in a Climate-Resilient Futurehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/investing-in-a-climate-resilient-future--63143972This is Farms. Food. Future – a podcast that's Good for You, Good for the Planet and Good for Farmers brought to you by the International Fund for Agricultural Development.
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https://www.ifad.org/en/podcasts/episode50]]>48ee21ff-85c9-4cfc-8f8f-e3611ba20e26Tue, 28 Nov 2023 14:00:00 +0000International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)COP28 is just around the corner – our 50th episode focuses on small-scale farmers and their resilience in the face of climate change. Discover how the Adaptation for Smallholder Agriculture Programme (ASAP) strengthens rural communities.Jahan-Zeb...This is Farms. Food. Future – a podcast that's Good for You, Good for the Planet and Good for Farmers brought to you by the International Fund for Agricultural Development.
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    ]]>    4424false42full    Bridging the Digital Gender Gaphttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bridging-the-digital-gender-gap--63143969
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  • https://www.sawa-sudan.org
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  • https://www.ifad.org/en/indigenous-peoples
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  • https://www.donorplatform.org/
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  • https://www.ifad.org/en/podcasts/39episode39
  • https://www.donorplatform.org/
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  • https://www.ifad.org/podcasts/episode38
  • https://www.ifad.org/en/web/knowledge/-/biodiversity-advantage-report
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  • https://www.ifad.org/podcasts/episode38
  • https://www.ifad.org/en/web/knowledge/-/biodiversity-advantage-report
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  • https://www.ifad.org/podcasts/episode37
  • https://www.ifad.org/en/climate-and-environment
  • https://www.ifad.org/en/web/operations/regions/wca
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  • https://www.ifad.org/en/climate-and-environment
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  • https://www.ifad.org/en/podcasts/episode36
  • https://www.ifad.org/en/web/operations/regions/apr
  • https://www.ifad.org/en/climate-and-environment
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  • https://www.ifad.org/en/podcasts/episode36
  • https://www.ifad.org/en/web/operations/regions/apr
  • https://www.ifad.org/en/climate-and-environment
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  • http://www.ifad.org/podcasts/episode35
  • https://www.ifad.org/en/renewable-energy
  • https://www.ifad.org/en/web/operations/regions/wca
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  • http://www.ifad.org/podcasts/episode35
  • https://www.ifad.org/en/renewable-energy
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  • https://www.ifad.org/podcasts/episode27
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  • http://www.ifad.org/podcasts/episode17
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