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124 Food and Agriculture Organizations to Watch in 2024!

Food Tank

Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA) , Africa AFSA is an alliance uniting civil societies dedicated to promoting agroecology and food sovereignty across Africa. The Alliance is rooted in values for fair and inclusive development, harmonious coexistence with nature, and the empowerment of local communities.

Food 145
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From Commodification to Conservation: Restoring Agrobiodiversity through Seed Breeding – Part I: 

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

Such changes reduced the overall resilience of the agroecological system. Moreover, they have more potential to contribute to greenhouse gas mitigation via carbon sequestration. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions means moving away from the use of high-energy and polluting nitrogenous fertilizers.

Seeding 88
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Path to a New Farm Bill: Sustainable and Organic Research 

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

This public research and development (R&D) investment is the primary driver of long-term productivity growth in US agriculture. Despite these positive steps, RPFSA falls short in several critical areas important to NSAC members. The Senate and House also agree on various funding opportunities for 1890s.

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