Education paves the way for a brighter future in rural communities. posted by GFAR Recently, higher learning in agriculture has gained traction, with a focus on equipping students to make a meaningful difference in their rural hometowns. We spoke with Dr. Jim French, an expert in agricultural education and Secretary General of GCHERA (The Global… Continue reading Empowering Agriculture Education for Rural Impact
Moonshots for Development (M4D), the alliance of innovation labs and venture arms of several multilateral development banks, launched the groundbreaking AI for Climate Resilience in Rural Areas Innovation Challenge, a joint effort to scout and scale AI-driven technologies that empower rural communities and help them adapt to climate change and build their resilience.
The “AI for Climate Resilience in Rural Areas Innovation Challenge” is open to innovators working on cutting-edge AI solutions aimed at creating a sustainable and resilient world.
From Left: GFAR Chair Dr Ravi Khetarpal and Global Director of Partnerships and Advocacy CGIAR and Director General of the Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) Juan Lucas Restrepo sign the hosting agreement while System Board Chair Dr. Lindiwe Majele Sibanda looks on.
Rabat, Morocco - October 17, 2023
The GFAR/GFAiR Hub has landed! Dive into GFAR’s latest engagement platform, it's live, buzzing, and ready to astonish.
Small-scale women, men, and young family farmers from 13 organizations in 9 countries, members and partners of the Asian Farmers Association for Sustainable Rural Development (AFA), have participated in the survey, focus group discussions, and experience sharing on digital agriculture. In this document they discuss the situation, challenges, and recommendations on digital agriculture.
The CoP on Participatory Research will play a key role in knowledge management and support for continuous learning on research processes specific to family farming, at all stages ensuring the active participation of all members. It is a flexible and open modality where responses to emerging needs are developed, offering the space to share good practices and create new knowledge through continuous interaction.
Exciting news is on the way!
The GFAR/GFAiR Hub - a new engagement platform conceived for you and driven by you is about to be launched!