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Farms. Food. Future. IFAD’s monthly podcast
Farms. Food. Future. IFAD’s monthly podcast
Through the podcast, we raise awareness on the challenges smallholder farmers in developing countries are facing around food security.
Farms. Food. Future. includes interviews with IFAD experts, partners and donors, celebrities, and farmers.
It promotes the power of smallholder farmers as a force for change.
Farms. Food. Future. captures the exciting work IFAD is doing working on the front line of farming for development, dealing everyday with climate change, environmental sustainability, gender, youth, nutrition and indigenous peoples’ issues.
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Counting the cost of malnutrition - Episode 48
September 2023
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In this episode, we’re tackling malnutrition. In the spotlight we have an intriguing report on obesity in developing countries. Then we speak to IFAD's Lead Technical Specialist on Nutrition, Joyce Njoro, about the factors driving food inflation and its impact on access to healthy diets. Also in episode 48, Nadine Gbossa shares with us the key findings from this year's UN Food Systems Stocktaking Moment.
Future proofing farming for youth - episode 47
August 2023
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The future of farming belongs to rural youth. In this episode, we explore how to enhance productivity and empower young farmers.
Remittances for rural development – Episode 46
July 2023
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Remittances are a lifeline for countless people across the world. In this episode we look at the ways in which these funds have revolutionised rural development.
SIDS, food security and climate shocks – Episode 45
June 2023
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In this podcast we are looking at Small Island Developing States (SIDS), food security and climate change. We talk to IFAD climate specialist Oliver Page, and we also hear from IFAD projects working with SIDS in the Philippines, Haiti and Tonga.
Fighting water scarcity with innovation – Episode 44
May 2023
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This month we are focusing on water scarcity.
Bigging up biodiversity – Episode 43
April 2023
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This month on Farms.Food.Future we immersed ourselves in the world of biodiversity, ahead of World Biodiversity Day on 22 May.
Innovating for a sustainable farming future – Episode 42
March 2023
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Our catchword of the month is innovation.
Bridging the digital gender gap – Episode 41
February 2023
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In the run-up to International Women’s Day, we explore the impact of the digital gender gap.
Promoting indigenous voices - Episode 40
January 2023
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With IFAD’s Indigenous Peoples’ Forum coming up in February, we focus on a crucial yet underrepresented group in the fight for climate change: Indigenous Peoples.
Putting our money where our mouth is – Episode 39
December 2022
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First up, we’d like to introduce you to IFAD’s new President, Alvaro Lario, who tells us about his plans for the agency.
Building biodiversity for a successful farming future – Episode 38
November 2022
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This month we kick off with the Conference of the Parties on Biological Diversity, or COP 15, followed by three IFAD projects that put biodiversity and conservation at the forefront of their missions.
Climate Change in Africa, what’s really happening? – Episode 37
October 2022
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COP27 is upon us – join us for an African perspective on what to expect from this year’s UN climate change conference in Egypt.
Fighting Climate Change in South Asia – Episode 36
September 2022
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From chefs in India to fisheries in Maldives, we examine how the relationship between agriculture and climate change is affecting South Asia. We also reflect on 75 years of independence in India and Pakistan and learn about IFAD’s work in Bhutan and Maldives, and so much more in this bumper episode.
Racking up Renewables in Africa - Episode 35
August 2022
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With fossil fuels dwindling and access to energy already scarce in Africa, people are turning to renewable energy. In this month’s podcast, energy specialist, Dan Martin, explains how IFAD incorporates renewable energy into its projects, while a farmer tells us about the reality of renewable energies on the ground.
Good Nutrition Better Lives, Focus on Africa - Episode 34
July 2022
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In Africa, almost 800 million people are facing food insecurity. This situation is made worse by a triple crisis - COVID-19, climate change, and conflict. In this podcast, our team take us on a journey through the nutrition landscape for small-scale farmers across Africa.
Building Resilience in a Time of Famine – Episode 33
June 2022
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20 million people in the Horn of Africa are at risk of starvation, largely due to a four-year drought making the region the driest it’s been in forty years. Dr Joseph Awange and IFAD’s Satu Santala discuss the root causes of famine and the solutions we can put in place.
Insects to Feed the World – Episode 32
May 2022
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This month's episode focuses on the use of insects to feed the world – both as food for humans and feed for livestock.
Closing the Social Justice Gap – Episode 31
April 2022
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This episode is all about closing the social justice gap in rural communities and developing countries.
Putting Nature at the Heart of Farming - Episode 30
March 2022
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This month’s episode is all about biodiversity and agriculture.
Gender Equality Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow – Episode 29
February 2022
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This month, in anticipation of International Women’s Day 2022, our focus is on gender equality.