WASTE NOT, WANT NOT: The Circular Economy to Food Security

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OFC/RASE Applied Science Award

The Oxford Farming Conference (OFC) is looking to award £10,000 in prize money to a recent invention, technology or scientific advance that has really boosted on-farm performance or profitability. Nominations are being sought from farmers and the wider industry for the most deserving projects and people to fit these criteria. The winning nominator will win a fully-paid place at the 2017 Oxford Farming Conference, which runs from 3-5 January 2017.

The Science and Innovation Award is partnered by the Royal Agricultural Society of England (RASE) sponsored by Adama. 

International Farmers' Dialogue Conference

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WASWAC World Conference III

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APPG call for evidence: The impact of rural infrastructure on smallholder livelihoods

GFAR themes 2013
Small farmer entrepreneurship

The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Agriculture & Food for Development is currently inviting written submissions from organisations and individuals on the topic of rural infrastructure. The deadline for submissions is 15 October 2016.

A terms of reference, with submission guidelines, is available here.

Brazil’s Dietary Guidelines: Eat Real Food, Together

GFAR themes 2013
Nutrition security

In Brazil, one in two adults and one in three children are overweight or obese. With these numbers expected to increase in the coming years, Brazil’s Ministry of Health hopes to stem the rise with the Dietary Guidelines for the Brazilian Population, released last year. These guidelines matter since they act as the principle reference for communities, health professionals, and government for promoting proper eating.

GFAR Update - July 2016

GFAR Update is a briefing service from the GFAR Secretariat. Our aim is to keep you regularly informed and aware of new initiatives and collective actions of the Partners in GFAR around the world, so that these can have greater reach and impact for those we serve - in particular small farmers and producers.

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