World leaders will gather in New York for 80th session of the UN General Assembly – where rural communities hit hard by climate change, conflict and hunger have a chance to be heard on the global stage.In this episode, we hear from advocates who are taking action to amplify these rural voices. Join us as we discuss how rural development is financed, the power of building political movements and how we can keep food security high on the political agenda. Find out more: Elevating rural voices on the global stage - Episode 91
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How do we feed more people with the food we already grow?
In 2022, 1 billion meals a day were wasted, while 783 million people were affected by hunger. There’s plenty of food to go around – it’s just not getting to those who need it. In this episode, we explore three powerful and distinct approaches to transforming our global food systems. Tune in to hear about blending traditional knowledge with modern innovation, using science to breed more resource-efficient crops and turning food waste into valuable resources. Find out more: How do we feed more people with the food we already grow? - Episode 90
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Are we ready to listen to young rural people?
Around the world, young rural people aren't just waiting for change – they're making it happen themselves. In this special International Youth Day episode, we spotlight the next generation of agricultural leaders. Join us as we explore how young people are transforming food systems – and how organizations like IFAD support their vision. Find out more: Are we ready to listen to young rural people? – Episode 89
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Slow food, steady change
In this episode, we sit down with IFAD’s newest Recipes for Change chef, Ana Villota whose journey from Ecuador to Canada has shaped her zero-waste, slow-food approach to baking. We also hear from IFAD’s Goodwill Ambassador, Sabrina Elba, about why small-scale farmers are key to climate action, and Talking Foreign Affairs host, Adil Cader, about how global food stories connect us all. Find out more: Slow food, steady change – Episode 88
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Life stories from Bangladesh and Colombia
Sometimes, building the future of farming means drawing on centuries-old traditions. Indigenous small-scale farmers can help rural communities around the world forge a new, sustainable path forward.In the second episode of our “Life stories” mini-series, we meet Pallab Chakma from Bangladesh’s Chittagong Hill Tracts and Dayana Domicó from Colombia’s Emberá community. They share powerful stories about land, identity, ancestral traditions and hope for the future.For more information:Life stories from Bangladesh and Colombia - Episode 87
Farms. Food. Future. looks at the big issues facing farmers in the developing world and what needs to be done to wipe out global hunger while dealing with the climate crisis. It’s brought to you by the UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and presented by Brian Thomson.
Through the podcast, IFAD raises awareness of 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.
Farms. Food. Future. promotes the power of smallholder farmers as a force for change. It 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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