Posts on the Topic "farmers"
Nutrition in a Digital World launched
16/07/2020
This year, the 45th edition of UNSCN Nutrition, examines the complexity of the digital world for improved nutrition. Digital technology, in and of itself, cannot fix the world’s food and nutrition problems, nor mend its dysfunctional food systems. However, once improving nutrition is deemed a...
Zoominar IX: Role of Farmer Organizations in Agri-Food Systems Innovation
15/07/2020
Background In the context of COVID-19 outbreak, FAO RNE is organizing this Zoominar on Farmer organizations’ role in promoting innovation to increase food security, and sustainable rural development. Since the early spread of COVID-19, FAO underscored the crucial role of farmer organizations in...
Zoominar VIII: Innovation in social protection in response to COVID-19 in the NENA region: Building on best practices cases
06/07/2020
Background The Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak continues to spread throughout the Near East and North Africa (NENA) - Arab States region. The pandemic will have huge impacts on public health and represents already an unprecedented shock to economies, food systems and labour markets globally and in...09/ 07
2020
Zoominar VIII: Innovation in social protection in response to COVID-19 in the NENA region: Building on best practices cases
09/07/2020
The Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak continues to spread throughout the Near East and North Africa (NENA) - Arab States region. The pandemic will have huge impacts on public health and represents already an unprecedented shock to economies, food systems and labour markets globally and in the NENA region, affecting rural poverty and resilience. It is estimated that an additional 8.3 million people in the region could fall into poverty.
26/ 06
2020
Invitation to Launch KALRO Digital Platforms
Nairobi, Kenya 26/06/2020
Attached please receive KALRO Digital Platforms Launch Webinar Invitation.
Topic: KALRO Digital Platforms Launch By Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Cooperatives: Hon. Peter G. Munya (MGH)Venue: KALRO Dairy Research Institute Naivasha, Kenya
Date: 26th June 2020
Time: 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm (EAT)
Duoduo Smart Agriculture Competition launched
16/06/2020
Artificial Intelligence VS Farmers: who can produce the best strawberries It’s man versus machine in a smart agriculture competition pitting top scientists and growers to see whether artificial intelligence or human experience will triumph in producing the best strawberries. The inaugural Duo Duo...
An evidence review of the proliferation of digital technology and data analytics in agriculture
15/06/2020
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, USAID, and Cornell University are spearheading an evidence review of how the proliferation of digital technology and data analytics in agriculture is contributing to the lives of farmers and agricultural service providers in developing country economies. The...
Webinar on "Building Smart Villages: A Blueprint"
05/06/2020
[As published by our partner International Telecommunications Union] In collaboration with Niger National Agency for the Information Society (ANSI), ITU is releasing a new joint publication entitled “ Building Smart Villages: A Blueprint” to promote a promising approach to bringing meaningful...28/ 05
2020
Special Briefing on the Virtual Format and Programme
Geneva, Switzerland 28/05/2020
WSIS Forum 2020: Open Consultation Process (OCP) Special briefing to all Stakeholders on the Virtual Format and Programme
Date: Thursday, 28 May 2020
Time: 14:00 – 15:00 CEST
