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AI for Development: Why Girls Must Lead the Future of Agrifood Systems
20/05/2026
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming agrifood systems across the world. From climate-smart farming and precision agriculture to digital marketplaces and data-driven decision-making, technology is reshaping how food is produced, managed, and distributed. Yet an important question remains...18/ 05
2026
20/ 06
2026
Global AgriInno Challenge 2026
18/05/2026 – 20/06/2026
The Global AgriInno Challenge (GAC) 2026 is now accepting applications from innovators worldwide working to transform agrifood systems in Small Island Developing States.
Jointly organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Zhejiang University, and Pinduoduo, this sixth edition of the competition places SIDS at the center of global agrifood innovation, regions that face some of the world's most pressing climate and food security challenges yet remain underserved by mainstream technology ecosystems.
Global AgriInno Challenge 2026 Opens Applications for Island-Focused Agrifood Innovation
20/05/2026
The Global AgriInno Challenge (GAC) 2026 is now accepting applications from innovators worldwide working to transform agrifood systems in Small Island Developing States. Jointly organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Zhejiang University, and Pinduoduo, this...
World Telecommunication and Information Society Day 2026: digital innovation for more resilient agrifood systems
18/05/2026
Every year on 17 May, the international community celebrates the World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (#WTISD), marking the creation of the International Telecommunication Union and reflecting on the role of digital technologies in shaping more connected, inclusive, and sustainable...21/ 05
2026
AgriTech Observatory - Navigating Digital Agriculture in Europe and Central Asia: Where We Stand, Where We’re Going
21/05/2026
The FAO Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia (REU) invites researchers, technology providers, UN partners, IFIs and policymakers to a webinar marking a milestone for the region's digital agriculture community: over 1 000 initiatives catalogued by the AgriTech Observatory — and the moment to put them to work through active use, contribution and partnerships.
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Applications Open for the World Food Forum Transformative Research Challenge 2026
11/05/2026
The World Food Forum is inviting young researchers from around the world to apply for the Transformative Research Challenge (TRC) 2026, a global competition supporting innovative solutions for the transformation of agrifood systems. Applications are open until 15 May 2026. The challenge supports...
What does it take to direct innovation?
05/05/2026
The definition of knowledge in agrifood systems is increasingly being reinvented to encompass both the commons and the commodity. This new perspective can assist in correcting the discrepancies that exist between local or experiential knowledge and formal science, thereby supporting the development...
STI Portal Shortlisted for Global WSIS Prize 2026
28/04/2026
The Science, Technology, and Innovation Portal ( STI Portal) has been named a finalist in the 15th annual World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Prizes. This prestigious international contest, organized by the ITU, recognizes initiatives that leverage digital innovation to achieve the...30/ 04
2026
Advancing Climate-Smart Agriculture through RAS in NENA: Scalable Solutions & Actionable Pathways
Egypt 30/04/2026
Agriculture in the NENA region is increasingly affected by climate change, with growing challenges related to water scarcity, land degradation, and climate variability.
Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) offers practical solutions to enhance productivity, strengthen resilience, and promote sustainability. In this context, Rural Advisory Services (RAS) play a key role in supporting farmers by facilitating access to knowledge, innovations, and climate-informed decision-making.
