As the effects of climate change intensify, the impact on poor rural communities increases while small-scale farmers struggle to adapt. (Image source: IFAD)
On 9 November 2022, Norway, as part of a commitment to triple its support to climate adaptation by 2026, has pledged an additional US$9.5mn contribution of urgently needed climate finance to the UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development’s (IFAD)
Scientists have been working on creating a new, more resilient strain of rice. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
As reported by Dusita Saokaew in China Global Television Network, the new study could help contribute to global food security
Better Cotton launched its climate change mitigation target in 2021, aimed at reducing the overall greenhouse gas emissions per ton of Better Cotton produced by 50% by 2030. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
Better Cotton, the world’s leading sustainability initiative for cotton, has issued a stark warning to global leaders during COP27 demanding that they not only strengthen their commitment but also turn talk into action, in turn ensuring a just transition for everyone and prioritising climate justice for the world’s farmers and agricultural workforce
The US Department of Agriculture will be initiating a food security dialogue with the Philippines to discuss the best practices for agricultural sustainability and innovation. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
On 21 November, the US Embassy announced that Vice President Kamala Harris would be launching initiatives to support the Philippines in achieving food security and would also be deploying 5G technologies across the country
The recognition received is believed to greatly benefit exports as well as the community in a number of ways. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
On 17 November, the Phka Rumduol jasmine variety rice was crowned the World’s Best Rice for the fifth time at the TRT (The Rice Trader) World Rice Conference which took place in Phuket, Thailand
