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March 13, 2024
5G technology and smart agriculture to aid Indian farmers
Since October 2022, India has embarked on the fastest rollout of 5G mobile data in the world, with average download speeds nearing 100 megabits per second…..
March 13, 2024
Farmers in India are using AI for agriculture – here’s how they could inspire the world
The AI for Agriculture Innovation initiative transformed the chili farming for many in Khammam district, India with bot advisory services, AI-based quality testing, and a digital platform….
February 6, 2024
Boosting Dairy Farmer Resilience Through Digitization in Tunisia
By digitizing dairy farmers, MooMe improves access to and use of data throughout the value chain, improving advisory services, access to finance, and compliance risk management
February 6, 2024
Study points to huge opportunities for sustainable fish farming in Bangladesh
A forthcoming study into aquaculture in Bangladesh will outline significant opportunities for the targeted roll-out of genetically improved fish strains in the country
February 6, 2024
Making Nutritious Food Accessible: A Multifunctional Approach to Food and Nutrition Security in Ethiopia’s Home Gardens
In the face of persistent food and nutrition insecurity affecting over 20 million Ethiopians a quiet revolution is taking root
February 6, 2024
Transforming rural agriculture with improved seed and mechanization
Attended by over 1,300 smallholder farmers, the fourth edition of the CIMMYT seed and mechanization fairs held in Mwenezi and Masvingo districts linked farmers with private sector companies
February 6, 2024
Science our best bet to fight and beat food insecurity
In July this year, India halted the export of basmati rice to prevent domestic shortages, triggering global spikes in prices. Argentina’s worst drought in 60 years cost the agricultural sector $20 billion
December 27, 2023
Scaling Climate Finance for Smallholder Agriculture: Lessons Learned from Partnering with Farmer-Allied Businesses
Small-scale agriculture is the lifeblood of rural communities around the world, supporting the livelihoods of more than 600 million farming families and generating over 40% of jobs in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa
December 27, 2023
Agricultural Insurance + Energy Access: An Innovative Pilot Program Reveals the Value of Bundled Services — And the Need for Cross-Sector Partnerships
Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG7) calls for “affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all” by 2030. But this goal will not be achieved by thinking about energy alone
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GST 2.0 and Tax Cuts: Can They Make Growth Fairer and Greener?
India's latest GST reform, being termed as GST 2.0, is more than just slashing rates. By simplifying the tax structure, cutting levies on essentials, and supporting renewable infrastructure, it's open..
Reimagining Sports in CSR: From Tokenism to a Vehicle for Multiplying Impact
In 2023–24, Indian companies spent about ₹1,396 crore of their CSR budgets on sports — just 4% of the total ₹34,909 crore Indian corporates spent on CSR that year. Most of the rest went to edu..
Interactive SHG Map of India: 7.5 million Women Self Help Groups are spread across 27 States and 6 UTs in India
Under the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM), India has 7.5 million Women Self Help Groups (SHGs) spread across 27 states and 6 Union Territories. Each of these small, self-governed, and peer-co..