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Farms. Food. Future.Closing the rural gender gapEmpowering women is essential to transforming our planet’s food systems. That’s why each year, IFAD recognizes projects from around the world that go the extra mile for gender equality.In this episode, you’ll hear from the winners of this year’s IFAD Gender Awards. From changing household norms in Madagascar to amplifying women’s voices in Montenegro, learn how these five trailblazing projects are building a prosperous, more gender-equal future for farming.This is Farms. Food. Future – a podcast that's good for you, good for the planet and good for farmers. Brought to you by the International Fund for Agr...
2024-08-2629 min
Farms. Food. Future.Closing the rural gender gapEmpowering women is essential to transforming our planet’s food systems. That’s why each year, IFAD recognizes projects from around the world that go the extra mile for gender equality.In this episode, you’ll hear from the winners of this year’s IFAD Gender Awards. From changing household norms in Madagascar to amplifying women’s voices in Montenegro, learn how these five trailblazing projects are building a prosperous, more gender-equal future for farming.This is Farms. Food. Future – a podcast that's good for you, good for the planet and good for farmers. Brought to you by th...
2024-08-2629 min
Farms. Food. Future.Rural Malawians on building back after Cyclone FreddyIn March 2023, Cyclone Freddy swept across Malawi, devastating a country already struggling with hunger and poverty. But a year on, hope for a brighter future is returning to its farms. On this episode, you'll hear directly from the rural Malawians who are building back stronger with IFAD's support. Our Country Director for Malawi, Bernadette Mukonyora, gives us an insight into the path to recovery along with regional climate experts Amos Mailosi and Denis Zingeni. Meanwhile, IFAD Recipes for Change chef Sophie Grigson speaks about her experience visiting the country earlier this year.This is Farms. Food. Future – a podcast that's goo...
2024-05-0632 min
Farms. Food. Future.Rural Malawians on building back after Cyclone FreddyIn March 2023, Cyclone Freddy swept across Malawi, devastating a country already struggling with hunger and poverty. But a year on, hope for a brighter future is returning to its farms. On this episode, you'll hear directly from the rural Malawians who are building back stronger with IFAD's support. Our Country Director for Malawi, Bernadette Mukonyora, gives us an insight into the path to recovery along with regional climate experts Amos Mailosi and Denis Zingeni. Meanwhile, IFAD Recipes for Change chef Sophie Grigson speaks about her experience visiting the country earlier this year.This is Farms. F...
2024-05-0632 min
Farms. Food. Future.Zero waste, full plates: winning with school mealsOur planet faces a paradox: nearly a third of the world's population experienced food insecurity in 2022, yet a third of the food we grow is never eaten at all. Food loss and waste doesn't just rob billions of nourishment, it unnecessarily drains resources and harms the environment. In this episode, we explore how we can – and must – pursue zero hunger and zero waste as joint goals. In particular, we look at how these efforts are crucial for children, who depend on nutritious diets for healthy development. Hear from IFAD's teams in Brazil and Guatemala about local school feeding programmes – and learn...
2024-02-2724 min
Farms. Food. Future.Zero waste, full plates: winning with school mealsOur planet faces a paradox: nearly a third of the world's population experienced food insecurity in 2022, yet a third of the food we grow is never eaten at all. Food loss and waste doesn't just rob billions of nourishment, it unnecessarily drains resources and harms the environment. In this episode, we explore how we can – and must – pursue zero hunger and zero waste as joint goals. In particular, we look at how these efforts are crucial for children, who depend on nutritious diets for healthy development. Hear from IFAD's teams in Brazil and Guatemala about local school feeding programmes – and le...
2024-02-2724 min
Farms. Food. Future.A bright new year for agricultureIn our final episode of the year, we hear from a range of climate leaders and how they plan to tackle some of the planet’s greatest challenges. IFAD Vice-President Gérardine Mukeshimana gives insight into the challenges faced by rural people, followed by fellow IFAD colleagues explaining how we can improve the lives of small-scale farmers.Xenya Scanlon from UNCCD, tells us about the ongoing battle to combat desertification and what’s in store for 2024. The Secretary General of CITES, Ivonne Higuero, talks to us about human-wildlife coexistence and sustainable species harvesting. Then UNEP’s James Lomax, outlines the 2024 goals f...
2023-12-271h 17
Farms. Food. Future.A bright new year for agricultureIn our final episode of the year, we hear from a range of climate leaders and how they plan to tackle some of the planet’s greatest challenges. IFAD Vice-President Gérardine Mukeshimana gives insight into the challenges faced by rural people, followed by fellow IFAD colleagues explaining how we can improve the lives of small-scale farmers.Xenya Scanlon from UNCCD, tells us about the ongoing battle to combat desertification and what’s in store for 2024. The Secretary General of CITES, Ivonne Higuero, talks to us about human-wildlife coexistence and sustainable species harvesting. Then UNEP’s James Lomax...
2023-12-271h 17
Farms. Food. Future.A Bright New Year for AgricultureIn our final episode of the year, we hear from a range of climate leaders and how they plan to tackle some of the planet’s greatest challenges. IFAD Vice-President Gérardine Mukeshimana gives insight into the challenges faced by rural people, followed by fellow IFAD colleagues explaining how we can improve the lives of small-scale farmers. Xenya Scanlon from UNCCD, tells us about the ongoing battle to combat desertification and what’s in store for 2024. The Secretary General of CITES, Ivonne Higuero, talks to us about human-wildlife coexistence and sustainable species harvesting. Then UNEP’s James Lomax...
2023-12-271h 18
Farms. Food. Future.Investing in a Climate-Resilient FutureCOP28 is just around the corner – our 50th episode focuses on small-scale farmers and their resilience in the face of climate change. Discover how the Adaptation for Smallholder Agriculture Programme (ASAP) strengthens rural communities.Jahan-Zeb Chowdhury runs us through IFAD’s initiatives for COP28, followed by climate experts Hisham Zehni and Flavia Perusini. Next up, we take a closer look at the results of ASAP-funded projects: Roshan Cooke tells us all about the latest developments in Nepal and Philippe Remy highlights how incorporating innovative solutions such as the use of biodigesters can promote climate-resilience. We speak to Clau...
2023-11-281h 07
Farms. Food. Future.Investing in a Climate-Resilient FutureCOP28 is just around the corner – our 50th episode focuses on small-scale farmers and their resilience in the face of climate change. Discover how the Adaptation for Smallholder Agriculture Programme (ASAP) strengthens rural communities.Jahan-Zeb Chowdhury runs us through IFAD’s initiatives for COP28, followed by climate experts Hisham Zehni and Flavia Perusini. Next up, we take a closer look at the results of ASAP-funded projects: Roshan Cooke tells us all about the latest developments in Nepal and Philippe Remy highlights how incorporating innovative solutions such as the use of biodigesters can promote climate-resilience. We speak to Claus Reiner about the...
2023-11-281h 07
Farms. Food. Future.Harvesting Equality in Rural HouseholdsRural women are at the heart of the agricultural world. Yet many inequalities persist. Tshering Choden explains how IFAD is actively combatting these existing inequalities. On this note, Philippe Remy follows with captivating success stories from Malawi.In Latin America, rural women’s leaders speak about closing the gender gap in decision-making. This month we’re also launching a new mini-series on the ACUA Programme with Ilse Loango from Colombia. Then we talk to Hadija Jabiri, founder of EatFresh, about empowering female farmers to address gender inequality, and to Judy Ling Wong, Honorary President of the Black Envi...
2023-10-301h 05
Farms. Food. Future.Counting the Cost of MalnutritionIn 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.Prepare your taste buds for a treat as we introduce our latest Recipes for Change Chef – Walter El Nagar, a renowned chef and advocate for sustainable cuisine. And to end this episode we t...
2023-09-2550 minFarms. Food. Future.Counting the Cost of MalnutritionIn 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.Prepare your taste buds for a treat as we introduce our latest Recipes for Change Chef – Walter El Nagar, a renowned chef and advocate for sustainable cuisine. And to end this episode we take you on a...
2023-09-2550 min
Farms. Food. Future.Future Proofing Farming for YouthThe future of farming lies with young farmers and rural youth. But how do we go about engaging young people in agriculture to enhance productivity and empower individuals. That's the question we want answers to in this podcast. First we talk to IFAD’s lead youth expert, Rahul Antao. We also hear from Mollie Brennan about the Decent Work for Equitable Livelihoods Coalition. And then we speak to Emma Federica about the effects the “Grassroots Approach” has on projects.Following that, we'll have Genna Tesdall, director of Young Professionals for Agricultural Development, guiding us through the opportunities that f...
2023-08-2856 min
Farms. Food. Future.Rocking Remittances for Rural DevelopmentThis month we take a deep dive on the issue of remittances and how money sent home can be a force for good in rural development. We talk to IFAD’s Financing Facility for Remittances Pedro de Vasconcelos. Also Bibiana Vasquez speaks to regional work on remittances in Africa. And we hear from David Berno an expert on digital remittances. Plus Guillaume Top talks about the power of remittances in Mali.Then we take the temperature of the agroecology movement with Prof Miguel Altieri. He’s an advocate of sustainable agriculture. Then there’s another scintillating episode in our...
2023-07-311h 08Farms. Food. Future.Rocking Remittances for Rural DevelopmentThis month we take a deep dive on the issue of remittances and how money sent home can be a force for good in rural development. We talk to IFAD’s Financing Facility for Remittances Pedro de Vasconcelos. Also Bibiana Vasquez speaks to regional work on remittances in Africa. And we hear from David Berno an expert on digital remittances. Plus Guillaume Top talks about the power of remittances in Mali.Then we take the temperature of the agroecology movement with Prof Miguel Altieri. He’s an advocate of sustainable agriculture. Then there’s another scintillating episode in our ongoing minise...
2023-07-311h 08
Farms. Food. Future.Saving SIDS' Food Security from Climate ImpactsIn 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.July sees the UN’s Food Systems Summit Stocktake taking place in Rome. We’ll be talking to Stefanos Fotiou, Director of the UN Food Systems Summit Coordination Hub. Then Max Cotton is back with the third part of our series where we see how he’s coping with the self-sufficient life style on his small holdin...
2023-06-191h 09
Farms. Food. Future.Saving SIDS' Food Security from Climate ImpactsIn 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.July sees the UN’s Food Systems Summit Stocktake taking place in Rome. We’ll be talking to Stefanos Fotiou, Director of the UN Food Systems Summit Coordination Hub. Then Max Cotton is back with the third part of our series where we see how he’s coping with the self-sufficient life style on his small holding in the UK. An...
2023-06-191h 09
Farms. Food. Future.Working with Water ScarcityWe’re turning the spotlight on the Near East and North Africa to look at one of the major issues facing the region – water scarcity. With the UN’s climate summit later this year – COP28 – taking place in the United Arab Emirates – water scarcity and food security are top of the agenda. In the podcast we’ll be talking to IFAD’s regional lead Dina Saleh. After that we’ll be visiting projects dealing directly with the issues around water scarcity and food security in Egypt and also in Jordan. Also we’ll find out why some of the biggest names in Italian foo...
2023-05-2953 min
Farms. Food. Future.Working with Water ScarcityWe’re turning the spotlight on the Near East and North Africa to look at one of the major issues facing the region – water scarcity. With the UN’s climate summit later this year – COP28 – taking place in the United Arab Emirates – water scarcity and food security are top of the agenda. In the podcast we’ll be talking to IFAD’s regional lead Dina Saleh. After that we’ll be visiting projects dealing directly with the issues around water scarcity and food security in Egypt and also in Jordan. Also we’ll find out why some of the biggest names in Ita...
2023-05-2953 min
Farms. Food. Future.Bigging-Up BiodiversityWe’re getting in the biodiversity groove ahead of International Biodiversity Day on May 22nd. We speak exclusively to the acting Executive Secretary of the UN’s Convention on Biological Diversity, David Cooper. Then we’ll be hearing from IFAD’s lead on biodiversity Marie Aude Even. After that, in honour of the UK coronation we’re taking a little bit of a regal detour. We’ll be talking to David Cope, Head of Sustainability at the Duchy of Cornwall.We have a special report for World Bee Day and the next part of our Global Donor Platform min...
2023-04-241h 13
Farms. Food. Future.Innovating for a sustainable farming futureThis month’s edition of Farms.Food.Future. is all about innovation. Donal Brown talks about how IFAD is innovating in projects around the world. This month, we're also featuring some amazing game-changers in the industry. First we have Mai Ann Healy from BioFiltro, who's revolutionizing wastewater treatment with their innovative worm castings technology. And we talk to Shalom, CEO of Avenews, who's transforming the agriculture financing industry with their financial super app.Two of IFAD’s Recipes for Change chefs join us. Pierre Thiam from Senegal tells us all about the West African superfood fonio. And Chef Juan Quintero, the...
2023-03-271h 13
Farms. Food. Future.Innovating for a sustainable farming futureThis month’s edition of Farms.Food.Future. is all about innovation. Donal Brown talks about how IFAD is innovating in projects around the world. This month, we're also featuring some amazing game-changers in the industry. First we have Mai Ann Healy from BioFiltro, who's revolutionizing wastewater treatment with their innovative worm castings technology. And we talk to Shalom, CEO of Avenews, who's transforming the agriculture financing industry with their financial super app.Two of IFAD’s Recipes for Change chefs join us. Pierre Thiam from Senegal tells us all about the West African superfood fonio. And Chef...
2023-03-271h 13
Farms. Food. Future.Bridging the Digital Gender GapIn this podcast we look at International Women’s Day 2023, which explores the impact of the digital gender gap, speaking to IFAD's Ndaya Beltchika. We also talk to ecommerce professional, Shelley Burich, from Samoa, and Elsie Du Bray from the Lakota Nation in North America about food sovereignty. We hear about the latest on the ever changing donor landscape with IFAD's Ron Hartman. Then, as he hits the winter season, we check in for the next instalment of Max Cotton’s voyage of self-sufficiency in the UK. And we finish off with a new episode in our Bang...
2023-02-271h 13
Farms. Food. Future.Bridging the Digital Gender GapIn this podcast we look at International Women’s Day 2023, which explores the impact of the digital gender gap, speaking to IFAD's Ndaya Beltchika. We also talk to ecommerce professional, Shelley Burich, from Samoa, and Elsie Du Bray from the Lakota Nation in North America about food sovereignty. We hear about the latest on the ever changing donor landscape with IFAD's Ron Hartman. Then, as he hits the winter season, we check in for the next instalment of Max Cotton’s voyage of self-sufficiency in the UK. And we finish off with a new episode in our Bangladesh climate change seri...
2023-02-271h 13Farms. Food. Future.Promoting Indigenous VoiceThis month we talk about a crucial yet underrepresented group in the fight for climate change: Indigenous Peoples. Join us on our travels around the world and hear what chefs, activists and experts have to say about the issues most important to their communities, ahead of IFAD’s Indigenous Peoples’ Forum in February. Up first, we chat with IFAD’s very own Ilaria Firmian, a Senior Technical Specialist on Indigenous Peoples, before learning about all kinds of indigenous cuisine, from South Africa to the United States. We continue our journey with a leader and activist in Nicaragua, who battles for her co...
2023-01-301h 02
Farms. Food. Future.Promoting Indigenous VoiceThis month we talk about a crucial yet underrepresented group in the fight for climate change: Indigenous Peoples. Join us on our travels around the world and hear what chefs, activists and experts have to say about the issues most important to their communities, ahead of IFAD’s Indigenous Peoples’ Forum in February. Up first, we chat with IFAD’s very own Ilaria Firmian, a Senior Technical Specialist on Indigenous Peoples, before learning about all kinds of indigenous cuisine, from South Africa to the United States. We continue our journey with a leader and activist in Nicaragua, who ba...
2023-01-301h 02Farms. Food. Future.Putting our Money Where our Mouth isIt’s the end of the year, and we’re jumping headfirst into 2023. First, we introduce a soon-to-be familiar face: our new president, Alvaro Lario, who talks about his plans for IFAD. We then turn to Satu Santala, Associate Vice-President of the External Relations and Governance Department at IFAD, who talks to us about the year ahead and the agency’s priorities for the upcoming funding cycle. She also tells us about the Global Donor Platform for Rural Development, a crucial network of donors focusing on one of the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals: zero hunger. Earlier this year we spoke to...
2022-12-261h 07
Farms. Food. Future.Putting our Money Where our Mouth isIt’s the end of the year, and we’re jumping headfirst into 2023. First, we introduce a soon-to-be familiar face: our new president, Alvaro Lario, who talks about his plans for IFAD. We then turn to Satu Santala, Associate Vice-President of the External Relations and Governance Department at IFAD, who talks to us about the year ahead and the agency’s priorities for the upcoming funding cycle. She also tells us about the Global Donor Platform for Rural Development, a crucial network of donors focusing on one of the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals: zero hunger...
2022-12-261h 07Farms. Food. Future.Building Biodiversity for a Successful Farming FutureAs we near next month’s UN Biodiversity Conference – COP 15 – we take a look at a different side of climate change: biodiversity and conservation. On this month’s episode, Senior Biodiversity Specialist Nadine Azzu tells us about her expectations for the conference, and we learn more about the landmark agreement that first brought biodiversity to the table: The Convention on Biological Diversity. We also hear about three IFAD projects that put biodiversity and conservation at the forefront of their missions. Food Systems Summit Director Nadine Gbossa and Nigeria country director Dede Ekoue tell us more about the Global Donor Platform for Rura...
2022-11-281h 08
Farms. Food. Future.Building Biodiversity for a Successful Farming FutureAs we near next month’s UN Biodiversity Conference – COP 15 – we take a look at a different side of climate change: biodiversity and conservation. On this month’s episode, Senior Biodiversity Specialist Nadine Azzu tells us about her expectations for the conference, and we learn more about the landmark agreement that first brought biodiversity to the table: The Convention on Biological Diversity. We also hear about three IFAD projects that put biodiversity and conservation at the forefront of their missions. Food Systems Summit Director Nadine Gbossa and Nigeria country director Dede Ekoue tell us more about the Global D...
2022-11-281h 08Farms. Food. Future.The Inside Scoop on Climate Change in AfricaThis month’s episode of Farms.Food.Future is all about climate change in Africa. We focus on accomplishments – and shortcomings – on the continent. IFAD’s own Jo Puri introduces IFAD’s climate goals and the expectations for COP27. Our regional specialists Paxina Chileshe and Pathe Sene give us updates on projects in Africa as well as an African perspective on expectations for COP27. We talk to a climate activist and podcaster from Kenya who shares her work with us as well as a message for leaders at COP27. And, we learn about a group in Egypt planting fruit trees to combat...
2022-10-311h 02
Farms. Food. Future.Fighting Climate Change in South AsiaThis month’s episode of Farms.Food.Future is all about climate change in Africa. We focus on accomplishments – and shortcomings – on the continent. IFAD’s own Jo Puri introduces IFAD’s climate goals and the expectations for COP27. Our regional specialists Paxina Chileshe and Pathe Sene give us updates on projects in Africa as well as an African perspective on expectations for COP27. We talk to a climate activist and podcaster from Kenya who shares her work with us as well as a message for leaders at COP27. And, we learn about a group in Egypt planting f...
2022-10-311h 02Farms. Food. Future.Fighting Climate Change in South AsiaFrom chefs in India to fisheries in the Maldives, on this month’s episode of Farms.Food.Future. 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 the Maldives. Having spoken to youth leaders and participants, we wrap up our agribusiness hubs miniseries with a conversation with the donors who make this work possible. Our guests tell us about their hopes for COP27, and two Indian Recipes for Change chefs share what changes they would like...
2022-09-261h 25
Farms. Food. Future.Fighting Climate Change in South AsiaFrom chefs in India to fisheries in the Maldives, on this month’s episode of Farms.Food.Future. 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 the Maldives. Having spoken to youth leaders and participants, we wrap up our agribusiness hubs miniseries with a conversation with the donors who make this work possible. Our guests tell us about their hopes for COP27, and two Indian Recipes for Change chefs share what chan...
2022-09-261h 25Farms. Food. Future.Racking up Renewables in AfricaThis month we’re focusing on renewable energy. Fossil fuels are dwindling and access to energy is already a scarcity in Africa. Now, people are turning to renewable energy technology. We’ll first talk with energy specialist Dan Martin to learn about these technologies and how IFAD incorporates them into their projects. We also talk to a farmer to learn more about the reality of renewable energies on the ground. This episode also continues to look at nutrition. We talk with Dr. Roba about food security and nutrition, this time in Kenya. Also in this episode we hear from two more...
2022-08-2945 min
Farms. Food. Future.Racking up Renewables in AfricaThis month we’re focusing on renewable energy. Fossil fuels are dwindling and access to energy is already a scarcity in Africa. Now, people are turning to renewable energy technology. We’ll first talk with energy specialist Dan Martin to learn about these technologies and how IFAD incorporates them into their projects. We also talk to a farmer to learn more about the reality of renewable energies on the ground. This episode also continues to look at nutrition. We talk with Dr. Roba about food security and nutrition, this time in Kenya. Also in this episode we hear...
2022-08-2945 min
Farms. Food. Future.Good Nutrition Better Lives - Focus on AfricaIn Africa, just under 800 million people are facing food insecurity. And that situation is made worse by a triple crisis - COVID-19, climate change and conflict. In this podcast our team in Nairobi, Dakar and Cairo take us on a journey through the nutrition landscape for small scare farmers across the continent of Africa. Also in podcast 34 we go to Lesotho to see how CO2 emissions from farming are being reduced. We have the second part of our series focusing on Youth Agribusiness Hub - this time from Rwanda. Then we have our final visit to the...
2022-07-251h 05Farms. Food. Future.Good Nutrition Better Lives - Focus on AfricaIn Africa, just under 800 million people are facing food insecurity. And that situation is made worse by a triple crisis - COVID-19, climate change and conflict. In this podcast our team in Nairobi, Dakar and Cairo take us on a journey through the nutrition landscape for small scare farmers across the continent of Africa. Also in podcast 34 we go to Lesotho to see how CO2 emissions from farming are being reduced. We have the second part of our series focusing on Youth Agribusiness Hub - this time from Rwanda. Then we have our final visit to the Global Donor Platform...
2022-07-251h 05
Farms. Food. Future.Building Resilience in a Time of Famine20 million people in the Horn of Africa are at risk of starvation, largely due to a four year drought which has created the driest conditions in the area in forty years. Dr. Joseph Awange and IFAD’s Satu Santala look at the root cause of famine and the solutions we can put in place. Also joining us is climate specialist Paxina Chileshe who looks at resilience building for rural communities in east and southern Africa. Plus, we hear from two farmers in Kenya about how they are dealing with drought. Land tenure specialist Harold Liversage examines how be...
2022-06-271h 16
Farms. Food. Future.Insects as Food and FeedThis month's episode focuses on the use of insects as food for humans and feed for livestock. Dr. Eric Smaling from Wageningen University provides a global perspective on increasing the impact of edible insects. Dr. Sevgan Subramanian at ICIPE talks about turning plagues of pests into protein. IFAD's Antonio Rota also joins us. Chef Joseph Yoon of Brooklyn Bugs and Shobhita Soor of Legendary Foods Africa talk about the culinary, cultural, nutrition and business side of things. Back in the programme is Lara Gilmore who cofounded Food for Soul. Then we have the second in our series...
2022-05-301h 06
Farms. Food. Future.Closing The Social Justice GapThis month we focus on the issue of social justice for rural communities. We talk to IFAD’s Associate Vice President Jo Puri about the problem of growing social inequality. Wageningen University's Professor Ken Giller looks at how food systems can be transformed for rural prosperity. And then Food For Soul's Lara Gilmore tells us how she and her Michelin starred chef-husband, Massimo Bottura, are opening up opportunities for social and economic mobility. Also news from the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa. And we speak to farmers from Kenya and Guyana about how they're improving the li...
2022-04-251h 11Farms. Food. Future.Closing The Social Justice GapThis month we focus on the issue of social justice for rural communities. We talk to IFAD’s Associate Vice President Jo Puri about the problem of growing social inequality. Wageningen University's Professor Ken Giller looks at how food systems can be transformed for rural prosperity. And then Food For Soul's Lara Gilmore tells us how she and her Michelin starred chef-husband, Massimo Bottura, are opening up opportunities for social and economic mobility. Also news from the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa. And we speak to farmers from Kenya and Guyana about how they're improving the lives of their co...
2022-04-251h 11
Farms. Food. Future.Putting Nature at the Heart of FarmingIn this month’s edition we focus on biodiversity and agriculture. As the CBD COP15 takes place in China we're talking about a new biodiversity strategy – putting sustainable agriculture at the heart of IFAD’s operations. Also we’ll be hearing from IFAD projects that mainstream biodiversity conservation in Haiti, Turkey and Eswatini. And we see how ecological farming in Bangladesh is reaping rewards. Plus we’ll be making a deep dive in to yak wool production and news of how artificial intelligence is making its way into the farmyard with Seeker Technologies. We’re also proud to welcome a...
2022-03-281h 03Farms. Food. Future.Putting Nature at the Heart of FarmingIn this month’s edition we focus on biodiversity and agriculture. As the CBD COP15 takes place in China we're talking about a new biodiversity strategy – putting sustainable agriculture at the heart of IFAD’s operations. Also we’ll be hearing from IFAD projects that mainstream biodiversity conservation in Haiti, Turkey and Eswatini. And we see how ecological farming in Bangladesh is reaping rewards. Plus we’ll be making a deep dive in to yak wool production and news of how artificial intelligence is making its way into the farmyard with Seeker Technologies. We’re also proud to welcome a new chef to...
2022-03-281h 03
Farms. Food. Future.Gender Equality Today for a Sustainable TomorrowIn this month’s edition we’ll be focusing on International Women’s Day 2022. We’ll be talking to the IFAD gender and social inclusion lead Ndaya Beltchika. Also we have news from projects that won the IFAD Gender Awards with reports from Tunisia, Nigeria, Kenya, Nicaragua and the Philippines. And we’ll also be hearing from a Buddhist nun in South Korea. Known as the philosopher chef, Jeong Kwan has an interesting take on sustainable food systems and cooking. This is Farms. Food. Future. – a podcast that’s Good for You, Good for the Planet and Good for Farmers brought to you...
2022-02-2147 min
Farms. Food. Future.Gender Equality Today for a Sustainable TomorrowIn this month’s edition we’ll be focusing on International Women’s Day 2022. We’ll be talking to the IFAD gender and social inclusion lead Ndaya Beltchika. Also we have news from projects that won the IFAD Gender Awards with reports from Tunisia, Nigeria, Kenya, Nicaragua and the Philippines. And we’ll also be hearing from a Buddhist nun in South Korea. Known as the philosopher chef, Jeong Kwan has an interesting take on sustainable food systems and cooking. This is Farms. Food. Future. – a podcast that’s Good for You, Good for the Planet and Good for Farmers brough...
2022-02-2147 min
Farms. Food. Future.What's in Store for Food Security and Farming in 2022Three big things for 2022 in the world of food security and agricultural development - we'll be finding out all about that with IFAD’s Associate Vice President Dr Jo Puri. Also we check in on how the UN Decade of Family Farming is doing as it approaches it's third birthday. Plus fish farming in Zambia and Uganda. We find out what canoes have got to do with adapting to climate change in Tonga. And we take a look at soil scanner technology at work in Africa. Then we’re taking a trip to the movies where we’ll be...
2022-01-241h 00Farms. Food. Future.What's in Store for Food Security and Farming in 2022Three big things for 2022 in the world of food security and agricultural development - we'll be finding out all about that with IFAD’s Associate Vice President Dr Jo Puri. Also we check in on how the UN Decade of Family Farming is doing as it approaches it's third birthday. Plus fish farming in Zambia and Uganda. We find out what canoes have got to do with adapting to climate change in Tonga. And we take a look at soil scanner technology at work in Africa. Then we’re taking a trip to the movies where we’ll be hearing about...
2022-01-241h 00
Farms. Food. Future.Innovating Agriculture Into the FutureIn our end of year edition we’re focusing on all things innovative in the world of agriculture with agro-preneurs from Australia, Africa and Asia. We're talking to the people at Nurture Farm who are helping small scale farmers access the right information at the right time. We’re finding out how Eden Green Technology are changing communities with just 1 1/2 acres. And forget Hello Kitty we're saying Hello Tractor. Also we have news from an innovative farming operation in Australia which has developed a fruit salad tree. IFAD's AVP Jo Puri is back with us to look at c...
2021-12-2041 minFarms. Food. Future.Innovating Agriculture Into the FutureIn our end of year edition we’re focusing on all things innovative in the world of agriculture with agro-preneurs from Australia, Africa and Asia. We're talking to the people at Nurture Farm who are helping small scale farmers access the right information at the right time. We’re finding out how Eden Green Technology are changing communities with just 1 1/2 acres. And forget Hello Kitty we're saying Hello Tractor. Also we have news from an innovative farming operation in Australia which has developed a fruit salad tree. IFAD's AVP Jo Puri is back with us to look at climate conflicts but...
2021-12-2041 min
Farms. Food. Future.Expanding the Blue Economy in East and Southern AfricaIn this month’s edition we focus on the blue economy in East and Southern Africa and potential opportunities and the challenges for government, the private sector and small-scale producers. Speaking to us is IFAD’s Sara Mbago-Bhunu, ocean expert Dr. Ishmeal Kimirei and aquaculture specialist Richard Abilla. We’ll also hear from the private sector and the people on the ground as talk to small-scale producers in Eritrea, Mohamed Seid Ibrahim and Masqela Hailemariam. And they share how they have transformed their livelihoods. This is Farms. Food. Future. – a podcast that’s Good for You, Good...
2021-11-2243 minFarms. Food. Future.Expanding the Blue Economy in East and Southern AfricaIn this month’s edition we focus on the blue economy in East and Southern Africa and potential opportunities and the challenges for government, the private sector and small-scale producers. Speaking to us is IFAD’s Sara Mbago-Bhunu, ocean expert Dr. Ishmeal Kimirei and aquaculture specialist Richard Abilla. We’ll also hear from the private sector and the people on the ground as talk to small-scale producers in Eritrea, Mohamed Seid Ibrahim and Masqela Hailemariam. And they share how they have transformed their livelihoods. This is Farms. Food. Future. – a podcast that’s Good for You, Good for the Planet and Good f...
2021-11-2243 minFarms. Food. Future.Adapt Now - climate change and small scale farmersIn this month’s edition we focus on climate change and farming, talking with Simon Wilson of the Green Climate Fund. IFAD’s Jyotsna Puri will be telling us about ASAP+ as we approach the UN Climate Summit, COP26, in Glasgow. Also there's a new report on crops and climate change from the University of Cape Town. And IFAD’s President, Gilbert Houngbo, talks about the findings in IFAD’s Rural Development Report with Raj Kumar from news agency Devex. We have news direct from the farm in Kirgizstan and Georgia where they are already adapting to climate impacts. Plus we’ll be...
2021-10-2558 min
Farms. Food. Future.Adapt Now - climate change and small scale farmersIn this month’s edition we focus on climate change and farming, talking with Simon Wilson of the Green Climate Fund. IFAD’s Jyotsna Puri will be telling us about ASAP+ as we approach the UN Climate Summit, COP26, in Glasgow. Also there's a new report on crops and climate change from the University of Cape Town. And IFAD’s President, Gilbert Houngbo, talks about the findings in IFAD’s Rural Development Report with Raj Kumar from news agency Devex. We have news direct from the farm in Kirgizstan and Georgia where they are already adapting to climate...
2021-10-2558 minFarms. Food. Future.Balancing Biodiversity with Agricultural DevelopmentWe’re focusing on the upcoming UN Convention on Biological Diversity meeting, which is taking place in China this October. With agriculture one of the major causes of biodiversity loss, IFAD's Jo Puri will be talking about how can we balance biodiversity conservation with agricultural development. And Renée Ankarfjärd will be telling us all about the Biodiversity Advantage Two Report. Also we’ll be talking to IFAD’s Associate Vice President Donal Brown about the ongoing response to the pandemic across IFAD operations. Then we have news from Wangendingun University in the Netherlands on the links between climate and nutr...
2021-09-2751 min
Farms. Food. Future.Balancing Biodiversity with Agricultural DevelopmentWe’re focusing on the upcoming UN Convention on Biological Diversity meeting, which is taking place in China this October. With agriculture one of the major causes of biodiversity loss, IFAD's Jo Puri will be talking about how can we balance biodiversity conservation with agricultural development. And Renée Ankarfjärd will be telling us all about the Biodiversity Advantage Two Report. Also we’ll be talking to IFAD’s Associate Vice President Donal Brown about the ongoing response to the pandemic across IFAD operations. Then we have news from Wangendingun University in the Netherlands on the links be...
2021-09-2751 minFarms. Food. Future.Connecting Farmers to the Food Systems SummitIn this month’s edition we continue to focus on the first ever UN Food Systems Summit and we’ll be hearing from IFAD's President Gilbert Houngbo and hearing the messages for the Summit from farmers living in developing countries. We talk to Ertharin Cousin, one of the official Champions of the Summit, CEO and President of Food Systems for the Future, and ex-head of the World Food Programme. Also we’ll have Jonathan Davies, lead on agriculture at the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. Both of them will talk about how we can make food systems work better...
2021-08-3058 min
Farms. Food. Future.Connecting Farmers to the Food Systems SummitIn this month’s edition we continue to focus on the first ever UN Food Systems Summit and we’ll be hearing from IFAD's President Gilbert Houngbo and hearing the messages for the Summit from farmers living in developing countries. We talk to Ertharin Cousin, one of the official Champions of the Summit, CEO and President of Food Systems for the Future, and ex-head of the World Food Programme. Also we’ll have Jonathan Davies, lead on agriculture at the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. Both of them will talk about how we can make food systems work b...
2021-08-3058 minFarms. Food. Future.Food Systems Facing the FutureIn this episode, we hear from IFAD’s Associate Vice President Donal Brown, who tells us about how IFAD is preparing for the UN’s Food System Summit and gives us updates on the COVID 19 crisis. We then cross over to Peru for the final part of our series on Women Leaders in Afro Caribbean Communities in South America, this time focusing on climate change. After that, we have news on vertical farming, strategies to fight gender imbalance, and a report from Linda Odhiembo on how regional integration is affecting farmers in East and Southern Africa. Staying with the integration them...
2021-07-2649 min
Farms. Food. Future.Food Systems Facing the FutureIn this episode, we hear from IFAD’s Associate Vice President Donal Brown, who tells us about how IFAD is preparing for the UN’s Food System Summit and gives us updates on the COVID 19 crisis. We then cross over to Peru for the final part of our series on Women Leaders in Afro Caribbean Communities in South America, this time focusing on climate change. After that, we have news on vertical farming, strategies to fight gender imbalance, and a report from Linda Odhiembo on how regional integration is affecting farmers in East and Southern Africa. Staying with...
2021-07-2649 min
Farms. Food. Future.Food systems: From Farm to PlateIn this month's episode, we focus on food systems. Kicking off we have Martin Frick, Deputy Special Envoy for the Food Systems Summit, who tells us what exactly a food system is. We then check in with IFAD’s Associate Vice President Meike van Ginneken about IFAD's perspectives on the summit and what it can bring to the debate. Next, we talk gender and cuisine with Brazilian Chef Bela Gil, who also tells us how chefs can use their influence to encourage sustainable consumption. We also hear more about the Karen people in Thailand, and what indigenous fo...
2021-06-2855 minFarms. Food. Future.Food systems: From Farm to PlateIn this month's episode, we focus on food systems. Kicking off we have Martin Frick, Deputy Special Envoy for the Food Systems Summit, who tells us what exactly a food system is. We then check in with IFAD’s Associate Vice President Meike van Ginneken about IFAD's perspectives on the summit and what it can bring to the debate. Next, we talk gender and cuisine with Brazilian Chef Bela Gil, who also tells us how chefs can use their influence to encourage sustainable consumption. We also hear more about the Karen people in Thailand, and what indigenous food systems can te...
2021-06-2855 min
Farms. Food. Future.Putting Environment at the Heart of FarmingIn this episode we celebrate World Environment Day. IFAD’s Marie Haga and Jo Puri talk about how IFAD is balancing development and the environment when it comes to development. And then with Africa Climate Week coming up we have innovative tales from East and Southern Africa. Plus a new report on Nature Based Solutions in agriculture. We talk to Kehkashan Basu, a UN Human Rights Champion, about how the environment inspired her. Also we check in on changes to environmental policies in Afghanistan, plus organic farming in China, and a new group called Chefs for the Pl...
2021-05-3155 minFarms. Food. Future.Putting Environment at the Heart of FarmingIn this episode we celebrate World Environment Day. IFAD’s Marie Haga and Jo Puri talk about how IFAD is balancing development and the environment when it comes to development. And then with Africa Climate Week coming up we have innovative tales from East and Southern Africa. Plus a new report on Nature Based Solutions in agriculture. We talk to Kehkashan Basu, a UN Human Rights Champion, about how the environment inspired her. Also we check in on changes to environmental policies in Afghanistan, plus organic farming in China, and a new group called Chefs for the Planet. And we lo...
2021-05-3155 minFarms. Food. Future.Episode 19 Farming, COVID and Mental HealthIn this episode, we have the latest from IFAD’s Associate Vice President Donal Brown on how small scale farmers are dealing with the COVID 19 Crisis. Also we talk farmers mental health under the pandemic. Then we see how Geographical Information Systems are helping make investments in the right place at the right time in Malawi. Also we have news from West Africa on a competition for the best husband, from Europe on art and agriculture and our mini-series on Afro-descendent communities in Latin America continues with an interview from Colombia. This is Farms. Food. Future. – a podcast that’s Good f...
2021-04-2653 min
Farms. Food. Future.Farming, COVID and Mental HealthIn this episode, we have the latest from IFAD’s Associate Vice President Donal Brown on how small scale farmers are dealing with the COVID 19 Crisis. Also we talk farmers mental health under the pandemic. Then we see how Geographical Information Systems are helping make investments in the right place at the right time in Malawi.Also we have news from West Africa on a competition for the best husband, from Europe on art and agriculture and our mini-series on Afro-descendent communities in Latin America continues with an interview from Colombia.This is...
2021-04-2653 minFarms. Food. Future.Women in LeadershipIn this episode, we celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD) as we talk to female leaders working across the board and from across the globe. We get the latest on the COVID 19 crisis more than a year on from Marie Haga, AVP at IFAD. Gender specialist Ndaya Beltchika talks to us about the need for more women in leadership in rural communities. And we hear from Judy Ling Wong – founder of the Black Environment Network in the UK. Plus news on the latest iteration of the world’s biggest fund to help small scale farmers adapt to climate change with Lisa L...
2021-02-2259 min
Farms. Food. Future.Women in LeadershipIn this episode, we celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD) as we talk to female leaders working across the board and from across the globe. We get the latest on the COVID 19 crisis more than a year on from Marie Haga, AVP at IFAD. Gender specialist Ndaya Beltchika talks to us about the need for more women in leadership in rural communities. And we hear from Judy Ling Wong – founder of the Black Environment Network in the UK. Plus news on the latest iteration of the world’s biggest fund to help small scale farmers adapt to climat...
2021-02-2259 minFarms. Food. Future.New Vision, New YearIn this month’s episode we’ll be focusing on indigenous peoples and youth as agents of change in the developing world. Kicking off the New Year Associate Vice President at IFAD Meike Van Ginneken sums up last year’s response to the COVID-19 crisis and tells us about IFAD’s first ever virtual Governing Council. We’ll be hearing from IFAD’s Mattia Prayer Galletti, project representatives nominated to the Indigenous Peoples Forum Awards Christopher Bartlett and Maria Manwo from Vanuatu, and Liu Nianhua from China with some new proposals youth bring to agriculture for this New Year. Introducing our new ACUA...
2021-01-2536 min
Farms. Food. Future.New Vision, New YearIn this month’s episode we’ll be focusing on indigenous peoples and youth as agents of change in the developing world. Kicking off the New Year Associate Vice President at IFAD Meike Van Ginneken sums up last year’s response to the COVID-19 crisis and tells us about IFAD’s first ever virtual Governing Council. We’ll be hearing from IFAD’s Mattia Prayer Galletti, project representatives nominated to the Indigenous Peoples Forum Awards Christopher Bartlett and Maria Manwo from Vanuatu, and Liu Nianhua from China with some new proposals youth bring to agriculture for this New Year. Introd...
2021-01-2536 minFarms. Food. Future.New Frontiers in Sustainable FarmingIn this episode, we say goodbye to a year full of uncertainty and changes, but also adaptation, innovation and improvement. IFAD’s Associate Vice President Donal Brown will give us the latest on IFAD’s response to the pandemic and its expected impact in 2021. We’ll be talking about disability inclusion and about Gender-Based Violence and hear from the Slow Food Foundation about the Terra Madre 2020 event. Experts on agroecology Miguel Altieri and Salvatore Ceccarelli will be joining us to talk about the importance of biodiversity and our food systems. We also have a special piece from IFAD’s Goodwill Ambassad...
2020-12-2351 min
Farms. Food. Future.New Frontiers in Sustainable FarmingIn this episode, we say goodbye to a year full of uncertainty and changes, but also adaptation, innovation and improvement. IFAD’s Associate Vice President Donal Brown will give us the latest on IFAD’s response to the pandemic and its expected impact in 2021. We’ll be talking about disability inclusion and about Gender-Based Violence and hear from the Slow Food Foundation about the Terra Madre 2020 event. Experts on agroecology Miguel Altieri and Salvatore Ceccarelli will be joining us to talk about the importance of biodiversity and our food systems. We also have a special piece from IFAD’s...
2020-12-2351 min
Farms. Food. Future.Innovations In Agriculture during COVID-19In this month’s programme we’ll be travelling around the world hearing about new technologies that focus on ensuring food security. But first we hear the latest on the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on agriculture in the developing world from Marie Haga, Associate Vice-President at IFAD. Our journey begins in Côte d’Ivoire in Sub Saharan Africa, where Florent Clair from Chemical Industrial Company UPL will tell us about their latest biotechnological products. Heading up northeast from Africa, we’ll be visiting Pinduoduo, the biggest e-commerce platform in China. We’ll be hearing from ACUA’s Empe...
2020-11-2345 min
Farms. Food. Future.Recovering. Rebuilding. Resilience. under COVID-19In this month’s programme we get the latest on the COVID 19 Crisis from IFAD’s Associate Vice President Donal Brown. News on nutrition from Laos and a report on getting youth right in development. We also talk to a leading light of the agro-ecological movement in Italy Marco Minciaroni. Plus – lights, camera, action - we hear from IFAD’s Director for the Near East, North Africa and Europe about her recent move in to the film business. Then we have the next in our Meet the Experts – this time with Mattio Galletti on Indigenous Peoples. And we’ll be j...
2020-10-2657 minFarms. Food. Future.Recovering. Rebuilding. Resilience. under COVID19In this month’s programme we get the latest on the COVID 19 Crisis from IFAD’s Associate Vice President Donal Brown. News on nutrition from Laos and a report on getting youth right in development. We also talk to a leading light of the agro-ecological movement in Italy Marco Minciaroni. Plus – lights, camera, action - we hear from IFAD’s Director for the Near East, North Africa and Europe about her recent move in to the film business. Then we have the next in our Meet the Experts – this time with Mattio Galletti on Indigenous Peoples. And we’ll be joining IFAD...
2020-10-2657 minFarms. Food. Future.Building Back Better - Investing In Farming Under Covid-19In this month’s programme, we hear from IFAD's Associate Vice President Marie Haga about how vital it is under COVID-19 for governments to invest in rural communities in developing countries. Also we talk to coffee giant Lavazza about how coffee growing communities are fighting the pandemic. And news on ways to fight land degradation in Africa from the World Agroforestry Centre. We have the next episode in our Meet the Experts mini-series and another adventure with IFAD's Recipes for Change Chef Carlo Cracco, this time in Cambodia. Plus an introduction to one of IFAD newest supporters Mariah Gladstone an in...
2020-09-2850 min
Farms. Food. Future.Building Back Better - Investing In Farming Under COVID-19In this month’s programme, we hear from IFAD's Associate Vice President Marie Haga about how vital it is under COVID-19 for governments to invest in rural communities in developing countries. Also we talk to coffee giant Lavazza about how coffee growing communities are fighting the pandemic. And news on ways to fight land degradation in Africa from the World Agroforestry Centre. We have the next episode in our Meet the Experts mini-series and another adventure with IFAD's Recipes for Change Chef Carlo Cracco, this time in Cambodia. Plus an introduction to one of IFAD newest supporters Ma...
2020-09-2850 minFarms. Food. Future.Keeping Farmers in Focus in a COVID 19 WorldKeeping Farmers in Focus with the latest on the COVID 19 Crisis and how farming communities are coping with the crisis. We spoke to IFAD’s President Gilbert Hongbou. We also took a at the world of livestock farming with Antonio Rotta, to explore what the hot issues are and where the innovations are coming from. Plus we visited livestock projects in Kenya with Guyo Roba in Nairobi. Also we talked to the boss of the 4 per thousand initiative, Paul Luu – about how healthy soils can act as a carbon sink. Then we featured ag-tech start up Inidigo with news on how...
2020-07-2757 min
Farms. Food. Future.Keeping Farmers in Focus in a COVID-19 WorldKeeping Farmers in Focus with the latest on the COVID 19 Crisis and how farming communities are coping with the crisis. We spoke to IFAD’s President Gilbert Hongbou. We also took a at the world of livestock farming with Antonio Rotta, to explore what the hot issues are and where the innovations are coming from. Plus we visited livestock projects in Kenya with Guyo Roba in Nairobi. Also we talked to the boss of the 4 per thousand initiative, Paul Luu – about how healthy soils can act as a carbon sink. Then we featured ag-tech start up Inidigo with news on h...
2020-07-2757 minFarms. Food. Future.Young People In Agriculture Before, During, And Post COVID-19How is IFAD helping young farmers cope with the COVID-19 crisis and build resilience for the future? This month we will hear from IFAD's Associate Vice President, Paul Winters, on this topic and more. Rahul Antao, from IFAD's youth team, will tell us all about youth empowerment and the agribusiness hubs. We will take you to the Pacific Islands where Recipes for Change Chef Lance Seeto has some news to share about his new Fijian restaurant. Danietta Apisai will also join us from Kiribati for important updates on the islanders' relationship with food and reaction to the pandemic. Three young...
2020-06-2257 min
Farms. Food. Future.Young People In Agriculture Before, During, And Post COVID-19How is IFAD helping young farmers cope with the COVID-19 crisis and build resilience for the future? This month we will hear from IFAD's Associate Vice President, Paul Winters, on this topic and more. Rahul Antao, from IFAD's youth team, will tell us all about youth empowerment and the agribusiness hubs. We will take you to the Pacific Islands where Recipes for Change Chef Lance Seeto has some news to share about his new Fijian restaurant. Danietta Apisai will also join us from Kiribati for important updates on the islanders' relationship with food and reaction to the...
2020-06-2257 minFarms. Food. Future.Balancing The Pandemic, Biodiversity And FarmingWe have news on how farmers in the developing world are dealing with the COVID 19 crisis from IFAD’s Marie Haga. Also IFAD’s UN Goodwill Ambassadors actors Idris and Sabrina Elba talk to us about why they support IFAD and its recently launched Facility that’s designed to deal with the impacts of the crisis. We celebrate World Environment Day with IFAD's Margarita Astralaga. And we have the latest on why land rights are so important. Plus Italian Celebrity Chef Carlo Cracco tells us all about his experiences visiting IFAD projects and just why he thinks governments should be invest...
2020-05-2553 min
Farms. Food. Future.Balancing The Pandemic, Biodiversity And FarmingWe have news on how farmers in the developing world are dealing with the COVID 19 crisis from IFAD’s Marie Haga. Also IFAD’s UN Goodwill Ambassadors actors Idris and Sabrina Elba talk to us about why they support IFAD and its recently launched Facility that’s designed to deal with the impacts of the crisis. We celebrate World Environment Day with IFAD's Margarita Astralaga. And we have the latest on why land rights are so important. Plus Italian Celebrity Chef Carlo Cracco tells us all about his experiences visiting IFAD projects and just why he thinks governments should be inv...
2020-05-2553 min
Farms. Food. Future.Investing In Food During CoronavirusIn this month’s programme we have an update on IFAD's operations and the corona virus pandemic. We are also focusing on Food and Forests. We have news on nutrition and development with IFAD’s Joyce Njoro. And we hear from two of Africa’s most important chefs Chef Ali Artiste and Chef Ska Moteane. They've been out and about visiting IFAD projects in their region. Plus more news of what IFAD is doing on forestry with a look at Morocco. And we hear from Chris Smaje who champions smallholder farming in developed countries. Then MIchellin starred Chef Cristina Bowerm...
2020-04-2753 minFarms. Food. Future.Investing In Food During CoronavirusIn this month’s programme we have an update on IFAD's operations and the corona virus pandemic. We are also focusing on Food and Forests. We have news on nutrition and development with IFAD’s Joyce Njoro. And we hear from two of Africa’s most important chefs Chef Ali Artiste and Chef Ska Moteane. They've been out and about visiting IFAD projects in their region. Plus more news of what IFAD is doing on forestry with a look at Morocco. And we hear from Chris Smaje who champions smallholder farming in developed countries. Then MIchellin starred Chef Cristina Bowerman and Se...
2020-04-2753 min
Farms. Food. Future.Dealing with the Covid-19 CrisisWe’re coming to you ahead of schedule with an extra edition to give you an important update from IFAD’s President Gilbert Houngbo on the impacts of corona virus on IFAD’s work with farmers in developing countries, and what we’re putting in place to keep doing what we do. The impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on the world’s economy is going to be extremely severe. And that includes the agricultural sector. Restrictions on the movement of people, goods and services, as well as containment measures such as factory closures will knock economic demand. We ask IFA...
2020-04-0112 minFarms. Food. Future.Dealing with the Covid-19 CrisisWe’re coming to you ahead of schedule with an extra edition to give you an important update from IFAD’s President Gilbert Houngbo on the impacts of corona virus on IFAD’s work with farmers in developing countries, and what we’re putting in place to keep doing what we do. The impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on the world’s economy is going to be extremely severe. And that includes the agricultural sector. Restrictions on the movement of people, goods and services, as well as containment measures such as factory closures will knock economic demand. We ask IFAD’s President...
2020-04-0112 min
Farms. Food. Future.Indigenous Peoples in the Farming Front SeatWith the 19th UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues taking place in New York in April we focus on Indigenous Peoples issues around agriculture. Talking to us is Mattea Galletti, IFAD’s lead technical specialist on indigenous peoples’ issues, Wolde Tadesse, a board member of the Indigenous Peoples Assistance Facility at IFAD, and Dalí Nolasco Cruz a member of the Indigenous Terra Madre Networks Advisory Board. Also news on what happened when the Farmers Forum got together here in Rome. Plus we’ve got the latest from IFAD’s Joanna Veltri about how IFAD does development different. And in this edit...
2020-03-2341 minFarms. Food. Future.Indigenous Peoples in the Farming Front SeatWith the 19th UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues taking place in New York in April we focus on Indigenous Peoples issues around agriculture. Talking to us is Mattea Galletti, IFAD’s lead technical specialist on indigenous peoples’ issues, Wolde Tadesse, a board member of the Indigenous Peoples Assistance Facility at IFAD, and Dalí Nolasco Cruz a member of the Indigenous Terra Madre Networks Advisory Board. Also news on what happened when the Farmers Forum got together here in Rome. Plus we’ve got the latest from IFAD’s Joanna Veltri about how IFAD does development different. And in this edition w...
2020-03-2341 min
Farms. Food. Future.Women Powering the Farming FutureIt’s International Women’s Day and we speak to IFAD’s lead on gender and social inclusion Ndaya Beltchika. Also we have news from partner projects working on the frontline for women’s rights in Uganda and India. After that we’ll be putting the Glam back in to the Green movement and what sustainable fashion means for farmers And we hear how solar cookers could be an interesting option for lowering emissions from cooking in developing countries. This is Farms. Food. Future. – a podcast that’s Good for You, Good for the Planet and Good for F...
2020-02-2437 minFarms. Food. Future.Keeping Farming RealIn this month’s programme we look at one of the most pressing issues facing farming today – that of youth and what’s being done to offer interesting and viable options for life on the farm for young people in developing countries . We have highlights from IFAD’s Advocate for Rural Youth Sherrie Silver and African pop star Mr Eazi - that’s from their recent interview on the BBC. Also we’ll look at how IFAD is standing out from the crowd when it comes to getting the job done of development in rural communities in developing countries. And we have news...
2020-01-2738 min
Farms. Food. Future.Keeping Farming RealIn this month’s programme we look at one of the most pressing issues facing farming today – that of youth and what’s being done to offer interesting and viable options for life on the farm for young people in developing countries . We have highlights from IFAD’s Advocate for Rural Youth Sherrie Silver and African pop star Mr Eazi - that’s from their recent interview on the BBC. Also we’ll look at how IFAD is standing out from the crowd when it comes to getting the job done of development in rural communities in developing c...
2020-01-2738 min
Farms. Food. Future.Action on Climate for FarmersIn this month’s bumper edition of Farms. Food. Future. presented by Brian Thomson we’ve been all over the UNFCCC COP25 Climate Conference in Madrid. We have news from farmers in South Africa, on biodiversity and agriculture in South America, we look at the outcome of the UN Climate Conference and we hear what chefs, footballers and IFAD have in common. This is Farm. Food. Future. – a podcast that’s Good for You, Good for the Planet and Good for Farmers brought to you by the International Fund for Agricultural Development. For more inf...
2019-12-2342 min
Farms. Food. Future.Farmers On The Climate Front LineFind out about the upcoming climate conference in Madrid and why it's important for farmers. We hear from Malawi where women are leading the way to create a thriving farm sector against the backdrop of increasingly severe weather and drought. Over in Bhutan we have news fresh from the Himalayas about new adaptation techniques that help farmers improve their family’s food security. And celebrity chef Cristina Bowerman tells us why she supports IFAD's Recipes for Change initiative. This is Farm. Food. Future. – a podcast that’s Good for You, Good for the Planet and Good f...
2019-11-2531 min
Roots, The Podcast of Rural CommunitiesRoots expert series - Inclusive financial servicesAccess to financial services is an important component of the inclusive rural transformation agenda for the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). Since 1981, IFAD has financed over 1000 investment projects, worth US$ 3.4 billion.
Roots spoke with Johanna Pennarz, Lead Evaluator of the Independent Office of Evaluation and Michael Hamp, Lead Regional Technical Specialist Rural Finance, Markets and Enterprises, Asia and the Pacific Region, IFAD. They discussed the findings drawn from the synthesis on IFAD's performance in supporting Inclusive Financial Services. They highlighted the possible next steps, concluding that IFAD, in order to remain at the centre of inclusive financial services, should...
2019-09-2500 minRoots, The Podcast of Rural CommunitiesRoots' interview on country strategy and programme evaluation in TunisiaOver the last 15 years, Tunisia has made great progress in reducing rural poverty. IFAD has been working in partnership with the Government since 1980 to improve the living conditions of rural populations.
This month, Roots spoke with Philippe Remy, Country Programme Manager of IFAD in Tunisia, and with Ali Abaab and Diane Abi Khalil, two evaluators who worked on the second country strategy and programme evaluation in Tunisia, carried out by the Independent Office of Evaluation of IFAD. The evaluation covers six projects financed by IFAD between 2003 and 2018, which contributed to an increase in agricultural and livestock productivity and diversification.
2019-03-1100 minRoots, The Podcast of Rural CommunitiesRoots' interview on evaluation synthesis on fisheriesFisheries and aquaculture are extremely relevant to IFAD's mandate, as fish and other sea products are essential for a balanced diet. The sector employs 190 million people in the world, of whom 90 per cent are small-scale fishers and producers.
This month, Roots spoke with Tullia Aiazzi, IOE senior consultant and author of an evaluation synthesis on IFAD projects' support to fisheries, which draws information from evaluations between 2009 and 2018. The synthesis looks at three countries that benefitted from IFAD's support: Bangladesh, the Maldives and Mozambique.
Despite the positive steps undertaken so far, there are still some challenges to face. For example, IFAD...
2018-12-1400 minRoots, The Podcast of Rural CommunitiesRoots in Nakuru, Kenya – Dairy farmingDavid Kamgoro, a father of six, is a dairy farmer who lives in Nakuru County in Kenya. He found in dairy farming a stable source of income, which has even allowed him to pay school fees for his children.
Over 800,000 small farmers in Kenya depend on dairy farming for their livelihoods. Since 2006, IFAD has been working with small dairy farmers to strengthen their understanding of the production process and improve their organizational and enterprise skills.
In this episode, Roots visited with the Independent Office of Evaluation of IFAD the Smallholder Dairy Commercialization Programme in Kenya and spoke with beneficiaries about...
2018-11-2800 min