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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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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.