BC Agriculture and Food Export Program: Funding for Market Development

The food industry is one of the world’s largest sectors - but farmers take a very small share of revenues. How can #farmers get a better deal? Ishmael Sunga, CEO of Southern African Confederation of Agricultural Unions, discusses. The World Economic Forum has published a white paper, in collaboration with Boston Consulting Group (BCG) which presents a framework to source, shape and scale #food system innovations. Read Mainstreaming Food Innovation: A Roadmap for Stakeholders here: https://ow.ly/Xz6Z50XbWyZ #WorldFoodDay

PM highlights $200m halal meat exports, agriculture, minerals, tourism, and skilled labor as new opportunities for joint ventures. Read more at:https://lnkd.in/eHXnRVzq

Ontario’s Minister of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness Trevor Jones, met with U.S. & Mexican state & provincial agricultural leaders at the Tri-National Agricultural Accord to protect Ontario farmers by strengthening agri-food trade. #OntAg

FAO has been at the forefront of rebuilding agricultural systems & securing the most basic human need: FOOD. As we mark #FAO80, join us in shaping a year of global action to transform agrifood systems, leaving no one behind. 👉 https://lnkd.in/djdRgxbS #WorldFoodDay #4Betters #HandInHand #BetterTogether

The FAO's agenda at its 80th anniversary is a pivotal one, marked by a critical transition from celebrating past achievements to confronting unprecedented 21st-century challenges. While rightly honoring its legacy in reducing hunger and improving agricultural practices, the agenda is sharply focused on the future. The core message is that the traditional models of food production are no longer sufficient or sustainable. The central theme is the urgent need to transform global agrifood systems to be more Efficient, Inclusive, Resilient and Sustainable.

Inaugural ECOWAS Agricultural Trade & Market Scorecard Report Validated by Regional Stakeholders! The results of this pilot phase indicate that ECOWAS countries do not trade sufficiently with one another. Reducing food import dependency in the region therefore calls for concerted efforts by all countries to fully implement all community policies and regulations to facilitate cross-border trade and advance regional market integration, said Dr. Ousmane Badiane, Executive Chairperson, AKADEMIYA2063. The deployment of the ECOWAS Agriculture Trade and Market Scorecard will help fill the data, knowledge, and policy gaps, strengthen mutual accountability, and encourage countries to effectively and coherently implement existing regional strategies. Learn more: https://shorturl.at/8TKLW

Beer's economic footprint is larger than you might think. The sector supported 33 million jobs in 2023, including 6.4 million in the global agriculture sector, and sourced $10.6 billion in agro products. For turning grain into economic gain, there's #NothingLikeABeer. #beerindustry #beereducation #welovebeer #farmtopour #alcoholpolicy #globaleconomy #globalgoals #SDGs

When it comes to food, Prairie farmers and food manufacturers put roughly $35 billion on the table. In fact, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba collectively contribute 94% of Canada’s exports in key agricultural commodities like wheat, canola oil, canola seeds, lentils, peas, and beans. That’s why PrairiesCan is proud to support the many agricultural producers, processors, and innovators that are turning in-demand produce and value-added foods into resilient supply chains, high-quality jobs, and agri-tech solutions the world needs. Recent examples include: ➡️ Over $4.2 million to support Saskatchewan’s agriculture sector: https://lnkd.in/gUz3BFNu ➡️Over $1.8 million to accelerate Alberta’s value-added agriculture sector: https://lnkd.in/g4Ftd85Z ➡️$5.6 million to help Manitoba value-added ag businesses scale up and optimize their processes: https://lnkd.in/emP4dCXq This year’s #WorldFoodDay calls for global collaboration to build a peaceful, sustainable, prosperous, and food-secure future for all. When farmers, governments, Indigenous partners, industry, researchers, and communities work together, we can transform agrifood systems. We can grow more with less, cut emissions, improve water use, and work towards a future where everyone has access to high-quality food. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gXd-FPH2

The agriculture and food sectors may be facing a future in which they’re feeding fewer people and a segment of the population will eat less, said Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, senior director of the Agri‑Food Analytics Lab at Canada’s Dalhousie University. https://ow.ly/VfN350Xh2Kv #GLP1 #foodindustry

Rice is both a staple food and a key export for #Cambodia’s farmers. The World Bank Group, through IFC - International Finance Corporation and the Global Agriculture and Food Security Program (GAFSP), is helping cooperatives and smallholders improve seed quality, milling efficiency, and adopt sustainable farming practices. These changes in the #agribusiness value chain help farmers meet global standards, improve yields, secure better prices, and strengthen food systems while creating job opportunities for people in rural areas. Read more: http://wrld.bg/aGuW50X1C7x #WBGMeetings