As demand for #nutritious food grows, Khmer Organic Cooperative is leading the way in #Cambodia. Through farmer training & certification, they’re helping co-ops thrive and getting fresh produce on more plates 👇🏾 bit.ly/4fejuvU @kiripost.bsky.social

With the right investments, #FoodSystems can boost #nutrition, #health, #gender equality & resilience, says experts Ismahane Elouafi and Shakuntala Haraksingh Thilsted. Integrated solutions linking food & climate are key. Learn how in @scidevnet.bsky.social 👇🏾 bit.ly/3IXRDEe @cgiar.org

“Transforming #FoodSystems without addressing healthy diets and nutrition is like air without oxygen,” says the Scaling Up Nutrition Movement's Afshan Khan. Food systems must nourish people, the planet & sustain livelihoods 👇🏾 bit.ly/4lWuBfy @telegraphnews.bsky.social | #SOFI

In rural #Cambodia, 71-year-old farmer Som Phan used to haul water by hand under hot sun to water her crops. In 2023, this changed, #solar pumps from Heifer International have allowed her cooperative to grow market-ready crops. More in @kiripost.bsky.social 👇🏾 bit.ly/4nrLikc

BREAKTHROUGH: Researchers from J. Craig Venter Institute, @ilri.org & the Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut have developed an innovative genetics system for African swine fever virus (ASFV). This could pave the way for effective vaccines against the deadly disease. Read more 👇🏾 bit.ly/4lizMpA

“Losses and disruption caused by avian flu and FMD outbreaks should give pause for thought over how to strike a better balance for farmers, animals and consumers,” says HealthforAnimals’ Carel du Marchie Sarvaas. Learn how countries can respond 👇🏾 bit.ly/3TaWmnZ

“Access to innovation can be the difference between success and failure for farmers confronting climate extremes,” says CropLife International's President, Emily Rees. In parts of 🇳🇬, drought-tolerant maize cut crop failure risk by 81% 👇🏾 bit.ly/465YHrU #SB62 | @farmingfirst.bsky.social

Animal #vaccines can help fight antimicrobial resistance says @woahglobal.bsky.social's Dr. Emmanuelle Soubeyran 💉 #Vaccination can prevent illness, reduce misdiagnoses & cut inappropriate antibiotic use, helping preserve antibiotic effectiveness. More in European Scientist 👇🏾 bit.ly/3HY4wh6

🚨 BREAKING: 39 global change makers named 2025 Top Agri-Food Pioneers! From farmers to scientists, this year's World Food Prize Foundation's TAP list honours innovators progressing global #FoodSecurity. Meet the trailblazers 👇🏾 bit.ly/4k6T7c6 @cgiar.org | #IveBeenTAPped

Bird flu outbreaks in mammals more than DOUBLED in 2024, says @woahglobal.bsky.social. But prevention works: in 2023, France’s duck #vaccination helped curb outbreaks. More from Daniel Lawler in Barron's on what’s driving the surge and how to stop it 👇🏾 t.co/VsSXqXdkSl

Formula milk promotions target 50% + of new parents and @scalingupnutrition.org Afshan Khan warns that this risks lives, with poor breastfeeding linked to 16% of deaths yearly. Breastfeeding could save children & mothers, read how 👇🏾 bit.ly/4kq0cpo #WHA78 | @scidevnet.bsky.social

“Smallholder farmers are more than just the labour behind our food, they’re the driving force for sustainable, nutritious futures,” says Heifer's Oscar Castañeda. In the World Economic Forum’s Agenda, he calls for more food literacy to build fair, resilient #FoodSystems 👇🏾 bit.ly/43ISaAT

“#Nutrition must become the golden thread, running through every policy, every programme, and every investment,” says @scalingupnutrition.org’s Afshan Khan. Learn how rethinking #aid can boost global nutrition in @contextnewsroom.bsky.social 👇🏾 bit.ly/4k6mA6D

Healthier #livestock = better productivity 🐄 @ilri.org & Ceva Santé Animale have signed an MoU to launch an Animal Health Innovation Hub for Africa at ILRI #Nairobi. The hub will unite experts to advance animal health solutions. More in Smart Farmer Africa 👇🏾 bit.ly/4d7q1rf

How can access to #finance boost farmer productivity in #Africa? A loan from Heifer International has helped Kenya’s Ainabkoi Farmers Cooperative grow from 770 to 2,100 farmers and tripled their daily milk output. Read more from Lucy Ngige in @impactalpha.com 👇🏾 bit.ly/3Sns8O5

🚨 BREAKING NEWS: @woahglobal.bsky.social’s State of the World’s Animal Health report has revealed that animal diseases are affecting new areas and species. WOAH's Emmanuelle Soubeyran says equitable access to vaccines, alongside other measures can curb disease spread 👇🏾 bit.ly/3ZrcZ2g @euronews.com

Climate-induced tropical cyclones are increasingly affecting #Honduras, but experts believe #forests can lessen their impact by: ⛈️ Absorbing water 🌱 Reducing soil erosion 🌡️ Regulating temperatures More from Mie Hoejris Dahl in @mongabay.com 👇🏾 bit.ly/4iNNoYg

Poor #nutrition isn't just a #health issue – it also fuels inequality and instability says @scalingupnutrition.org’s Afshan Khan. Read how leveraging government funds to improve nutritional outcomes can create long-lasting developmental change in Fair Planet👇🏾 bit.ly/3Sn8ZMh

Sub-Saharan #Africa is home to 85% of the world’s pastoralists, but produces just 2.8% of global meat & milk. Senegal's Pr. Daouda Ngom says smart investment & collaboration can boost production while protecting the #environment. Learn how in @ipsnews.net 👇🏾 bit.ly/4jCbshS @ilri.org

JUST IN 🚨 Congratulations to Dr. Mariangela Hungria for being awarded the 2025 #WorldFoodPrize! She was chosen for her exceptional work harnessing microbiological processes to improve crop nutrition, yields and productivity. Learn more from @npr.org 👇🏾 n.pr/3S0dSed @embrapa.bsky.social

#Regenerative agriculture is good for business! At the Heifer Ranch Center for Regenerative Agriculture, for instance, training farmers to work with nature is boosting profitability. Discover how from Kit Bernardi in @usatoday.com 👇🏾 bit.ly/42Ms7cE

“The solutions to #biodiversity loss and #food insecurity are already here; we need only the courage to listen and act,” says Heifer's Oscar Castañeda. Find out how #Indigenous farmers’ wisdom can shape sustainable food systems in @contextnewsroom.bsky.social 👇🏾 bit.ly/3CSMgDX

🇹🇿 Member of Parliament, Hon. Neema Lugangira believes that if national policies, budgets and actions are aligned with the goals of the #KampalaDeclaration, #Africa can improve: 🍽️ #Nutrition 🌍 #Climate action 💰 Economic productivity Learn how in CNBC Africa 👇🏾 bit.ly/41F9XrJ @scalingupnutrition.org

“We need action to ensure everyone can produce locally,” says World Food Prize Laureate Dr Rattan Lal. Amidst global funding cuts, Dr. Lal calls for investments to help countries to produce their own #food 👇🏾 bit.ly/4j45Nk4 @kaamilahmed.bsky.social | @theguardian.com

Prioritising preventative action, improving breeding techniques and ensuring disease control can reduce the occurrence and impact of #animal disease outbreaks, says @animalhealtheu.bsky.social’s Pierre Sultana. Discover how in @healthpolicywatch.bsky.social 👇🏾 bit.ly/3Y4Qyz8

Clean and reliable #energy is crucial for sustainable futures. Cristian Gil-Sánchez believes that cross-sectoral #collaboration can ensure that clean energy solutions are relevant and usable in the long run. Read how in Fair Planet 👇🏾 bit.ly/41JtYys

🚨 WANTED: 2026 World Food Prize Laureate! 🌱 Know someone in the agricultural sector sowing the seeds for a brighter, food-secure future? Take a look at the eligibility criteria for the $500,000 #FoodPrize26 and submit a nomination here 👇🏾 bit.ly/FoodPrize26

#Livestock diseases affect agribusinesses, food security and the environment, says HealthforAnimals’ executive director, Carel du Marchie Sarvaas. But, cross-sectoral collaboration can help to prevent, treat and contain diseases. Read more in @reuters.com 👇🏾 reut.rs/4c8YEgf

Women make up nearly half of the world’s agricultural workforce, making their contributions to science and innovation critical to food systems, says Gates Ag One’s CEO, Joe Cornelius. Read how #GenderEquality can boost #FoodSecurity in Economist Impact 👇🏾 bit.ly/4hL6lKE

Could #solar power transform Uganda’s dairy sector? Instead of using diesel, Heifer International and The Carbon Trust are helping Milk Collection Centres (MCCs) in rural Uganda to power their operations using the sun’s energy. Discover more 👇🏾 bit.ly/41LptDC

This #WorldHealthDay, HealthforAnimals’ executive director, Carel du Marchie Sarvaas calls for a #OneHealth approach to human, environment and animal health. Learn more in HealthforAnimals’ latest newsletter 👇🏾 bit.ly/42k5bjl

📣 Calling all #AgTech startups! Are you revolutionising agriculture and boosting food security? Apply today for the World Food Prize Foundation and America’s Cultivation Corridor’s #InnovateForImpact Challenge for a chance to win $50,000 to advance your work 👇🏾 bit.ly/40whisQ

Have you heard about the Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT) e-catalogs? Made for governments and the private sector, they spotlight 100+ TAAT-validated technologies to boost agricultural productivity 👇🏾 bit.ly/3YRPA9d #TAAT4That

💉 Animal vaccinations 🔬 Effective monitoring of animal diseases 🔒 Enhanced biosecurity 🚨 Rapid response mechanism …are some ways leaders can prevent animal disease outbreaks, says @animalhealtheu.bsky.social’s @roxanefeller.bsky.social. Learn more in European Scientist 👇🏾 bit.ly/4bhoPk9

Do you know a young researcher advancing #FoodSecurity? Nominate them for the $10,000 Borlaug Field Award! 🏆 The World Food Prize Foundation’s #BFA25 recognises exceptional individual achievements in agriculture and food security. Learn more 👇🏾 bit.ly/BFA25Nomination

With 700 million people suffering from hunger today, urgent action is needed. Alongside 115+ organisations, we support the Laureates' call for innovation in agriculture to combat hunger and climate change. Science-driven solutions can help build a better future 🌍

#Nutrition deficiencies account for up to $8 trillion of hidden costs every year according to @fao.org. Foods such as small indigenous #fish, however, can improve health and nutrition. Learn more from Shakuntala Thilsted and Ben Wismen 👇🏾 bit.ly/3Xkei1T #N4G | @cgiar.org

A greener livestock sector can: 🧑🏾‍🌾 Improve livelihoods 👪 Support healthier communities 💨 Reduce emissions 🌳 Protect biodiversity Find out why a better, not smaller, livestock sector is key from Dr. Huyam Salih in @cnbc.com Africa 👇🏾 bit.ly/4ihbwT6 @ilri.org

“It is not hopelessly idealistic for science to toil towards the end of hunger. Such research may even deliver a geopolitical pay-off.” Hear from Anjana Ahuja on why moonshot efforts to end hunger are needed more than ever in @financialtimes.com 👇🏾 on.ft.com/4gX6jyS

The other #AI – artificial insemination – is helping #Nigerian farmers breed a new generation of cows that can withstand heat and produce more milk 🐄 Learn how this can improve incomes and nutrition from Emele Onu and Agnieszka de Sousa in @bloomberg.com 👇🏾 bloom.bg/4hVtOtk @ilri.org

Could cereal #crops source their own nutrients? ENSA researchers are working to help crops like maize convert nitrogen from the air and soil, reducing the use of synthetic alternatives. Mike Abram delves into this groundbreaking work 👇🏾 bit.ly/3QCbbPk

Seed quality is a big determinant of farmer success, says @seedfed.bsky.social's Michael Keller, yet only around 10 per cent of smallholder farmers have access to quality seeds. Seed certification can help address this challenge. Learn how in Fair Planet 👇🏾 bit.ly/3XiIqKW

📣 Calling all #AgTech startups! Are you revolutionising agriculture and boosting food security? Apply for the World Food Prize Foundation and America’s Cultivation Corridor’s new #InnovateForImpact Challenge for a chance to win $50,000 to advance your work 👇🏾 bit.ly/40whisQ

“One country’s decision does not change the global course of action,” said @wemeanbusiness.bsky.social. Despite the United States’ exit from the Paris Climate Agreement, leaders at the World Economic Forum reiterated their commitment to reducing emissions 👇🏾 nyti.ms/4bp6ZvS @nytimes.com

When tropical storm Sara hit #Honduras, it destroyed people's belongings and also affected their livelihoods. Learn why collective global action is crucial in establishing long-term #climate protection in countries like Honduras 👇🏾 bit.ly/40FFuul

“We need corn to feed ourselves, producing it is what we do. We cannot sit back and do nothing”, says Leonardo Puc, a Mayan corn farmer. Learn how #polyculture projects such as Heifer’s Milpa for Life are improving lives 👇🏾 bit.ly/3C6EfdV @ipsnews.net

In HealthforAnimals' January newsletter, Carel du Marchie Sarvaas reflected on the importance of prioritising animal health in public and environmental policies for resilience and stability in a changing world. Read the newsletter here 👇🏾 bit.ly/3X8teA3

About 500,000 metric tons of food worth $340 million is in limbo after Trump’s foreign aid spending freeze. Humanitarian organisations await approval to distribute it, said former senior USAID official Marcia Wong said, according to @reuters.com 👇🏾 reut.rs/4hvvrxz

Pulses like beans can boost human nutrition globally while also protecting the planet. This #WorldPulsesDay, try out the fun “Beans is How” campaign quiz and find out just how much you know about these small but powerful crops 👇🏾 bit.ly/4h9N2vb @sdg2advocacyhub.bsky.social

#Rangelands are key to economies, ecosystems, and cultures, but are overlooked in conservation and #climate discussions, Dr. Igshaan Samuels says. Learn why it is time to establish bold global rangeland preservation goals 👇🏾 bit.ly/4ac0nQT @mongabay.bsky.social