How can we improve farmers’ access to innovative technology?

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ધીરજ કોકુ, a farmer from Nigeria and Global Farmer Network member, spoke at CFS46 about the agricultural innovations she is particularly excited about, discussing the biotechnology trials she is conducting on her farm and the importance of holistic funding efforts to improve farmers’ access to technology. Video credit: FarmingFirst.

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