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Remembering Wally Falcon: A Visionary Leader in Food Security and Agricultural Economics

Food Tank

Falcon was a widely recognized and sought-after consultant to governments and food-related international organizations including the Agricultural Development Council, the International Rice Research Institute, and the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center.

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From Faltering to Flourishing: Local Food Supply Chains are Making a Comeback 

Agritecture Blog

Because of the political and scientific focus on staple grain production, just three crops (wheat, rice and maize) make up almost half of global calorie consumption. Of the more than 200,000 edible plant species , people today rely on just 15 for almost all of their regular food intake.

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124 Food and Agriculture Organizations to Watch in 2024!

Food Tank

The organization’s goal is to increase farming productivity and economic growth by finding technologies and innovations suited to the climate and agricultural conditions of arid and semi-arid regions. CGIAR , International As the largest global agricultural innovation network, CGIAR is working to the transform food, land, and water systems.

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