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E-NEWS
April 2020
The agricultural sector is working hard to overcome the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic – from supply chain and trade restrictions, to immediate and lasting impacts on food security.

This month on the Farming First blog, experts have been voicing their views on how COVID-19 is affecting food systems. Farming First supporters are also taking action in response to the pandemic. We are grateful to everyone working to keep global food systems running during these challenging times.
 
 

 
Tackling the Food Security Risks of COVID-19
 
For many, the threat of famine is worse than that of COVID-19. And with lockdown measures and trade restrictions disrupting supply chains around the world, global hunger levels are set to worsen. In this Expert Views blog, Dr. Chase Sova, Senior Director of Public Policy and Research at the World Food Programme USA, explores the heightening need for international food aid to help vulnerable communities.
 
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Farming First Supporters Respond to COVID-19

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to unfold, Farming First supporters are committed to keeping global agricultural development up and running by responding and adapting in new ways. Browse this full list of supporter updates and resources, including advice for social enterprises on navigating the pandemic, a COVID-19 monitor to track evolving risks, and messages of solidarity and support for farmers and other key agricultural workers.
 
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How is COVID-19 Affecting Agricultural Value Chains Around the World?
In lieu of its postponed Global Food Security Symposium, the Chicago Council held an online discussion exploring global food security challenges amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, how organisations around the world are responding to changing consumer demands and the future of food systems. The Chicago Council is continuing to run these online sessions, discussing issues including the ongoing implications for food systems and how to avoid a hunger crisis as COVID-19 moves into the developing world.
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World Food Prize – Nomination Deadline Extended to May 25
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Food Prize Foundation has extended the nomination deadline for its 2021 World Food Prize Laureate to Monday, May 25, 2020.  The World Food Prize is an international award which recognises the achievements of an individual working in the agricultural sector who has made a significant contribution to improving global food security. Our blog post explores the nomination criteria for the Prize.
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This month, we have handpicked three Farming First interviews with experts discussing the importance of resilient food systems, the role of rural smallholder farmers in achieving food security, and why collaboration with agribusiness is essential to achieving global sustainability goals.
Why Agribusiness Collaboration is the New Normal
with Howard-Yana Shapiro, Chief Agricultural Officer of Mars Inc
 
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Making Smallholder Farmers the Solution to Food Security
with Howard G. Buffett, Chairman & CEO of Howard G. Buffett Foundation
 
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How to Build a Resilient Food System

with Shenggen Fan, Director General of IFPRI

 
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Photo credit: Centre for Environment Concerns, Hyderabad, Dr. Rattan Lal, Professor, SENR, CFAES, OSU, African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD)

 
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