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Food Security is Enhanced When Trade Resilience is Supported
AfricaFarmer Views

Food Security is Enhanced When Trade Resilience is Supported

Ruramiso MasumbaMay 2, 20264 minutes
GFN Member Spotlight – Adowarim Lugu-Zuri
AfricaFood and Nutritional Security

GFN Member Spotlight – Adowarim Lugu-Zuri

GFNApril 21, 2026< 1 minute
Women Shaping the Future of Agriculture
AfricaEurope

Women Shaping the Future of Agriculture

GFNApril 15, 20262 minutes
Women: The Backbone of Africa’s Agriculture
AfricaFood and Nutritional Security

Women: The Backbone of Africa’s Agriculture

GFNApril 8, 2026< 1 minute
Watch Deep Rooted: A Free Documentary on Farmer Mental Health
AfricaAsia

Watch Deep Rooted: A Free Documentary on Farmer Mental Health

GFNMarch 18, 2026< 1 minute
Maize in South Africa: A conversation with Motlatsi Musi
AfricaCrop Protection: Disease, Pests

Maize in South Africa: A conversation with Motlatsi Musi

GFNMarch 4, 20265 minutes
African Conversations Between Farmers: Maize in Rwanda
AfricaInnovations: Agricultural Technology

African Conversations Between Farmers: Maize in Rwanda

GFNFebruary 17, 20263 minutes
Celebrating Voices: Lydia Sasu
AfricaI am a Farmer

Celebrating Voices: Lydia Sasu

GFNFebruary 10, 2026< 1 minute
Celebrating Voices: Amadou Sidibe
AfricaFood and Nutritional Security

Celebrating Voices: Amadou Sidibe

Amadou SidibeJanuary 20, 2026< 1 minute
Recognizing 2026 as the UN-Designated International Year of the Woman Farmer
AfricaBarriers &amp; Market Access

Recognizing 2026 as the UN-Designated International Year of the Woman Farmer

Ruramiso MashumbaDecember 31, 20254 minutes
Recognizing the Important Relationship Between Kenya and the United States
AfricaInnovations: Agricultural Technology

Recognizing the Important Relationship Between Kenya and the United States

Gilbert arap BorDecember 25, 20255 minutes
Sharing the Authentic Voice of the Farmer
AfricaFood and Nutritional Security

Sharing the Authentic Voice of the Farmer

Ruramiso MashumbaNovember 24, 20253 minutes
Delayed Planting of Genetically Modified Crops in Kenya is Costly
AfricaFood and Nutritional Security

Delayed Planting of Genetically Modified Crops in Kenya is Costly

Gilbert arap BorOctober 29, 20254 minutes
GFN: Voices of Experience at 2025 Borlaug Dialogue
AfricaBarriers &amp; Market Access

GFN: Voices of Experience at 2025 Borlaug Dialogue

Paul M. TempleOctober 14, 2025< 1 minute
The Value of the Farmer’s Voice
AfricaFarmer Views

The Value of the Farmer’s Voice

Ruramiso MashumbaSeptember 23, 20252 minutes
Regenerative Aquaculture: Satisfying the Needs of Today, Confronting the Challenges of Tomorrow
AfricaFood and Nutritional Security

Regenerative Aquaculture: Satisfying the Needs of Today, Confronting the Challenges of Tomorrow

Dave OkechJuly 24, 20254 minutes
Stella Thomas is Sowing Seeds of Change
AfricaFood and Nutritional Security

Stella Thomas is Sowing Seeds of Change

Stella ThomasJuly 22, 20253 minutes
Matthews Cultivates Connection and Unity in Agriculture
AfricaInnovations: Agricultural Technology

Matthews Cultivates Connection and Unity in Agriculture

Derek MathewsJuly 9, 2025< 1 minute
Tariffs and Trade Disruption Impact Africa as a Global Trading Partner
AfricaFood and Nutritional Security

Tariffs and Trade Disruption Impact Africa as a Global Trading Partner

Onyaole Patience KokuJune 13, 20254 minutes
Global Farming Insights from South Africa
AfricaInnovations: Agricultural Technology

Global Farming Insights from South Africa

Paul M. TempleMay 21, 2025< 1 minute
Join us May 22 | 14:00 GMT for a Free Webinar
AfricaNorth America

Join us May 22 | 14:00 GMT for a Free Webinar

Global Farmer NetworkMay 9, 2025< 1 minute
Pope Francis Understood and Stood with the World’s Farmers
AfricaFood and Nutritional Security

Pope Francis Understood and Stood with the World’s Farmers

Jorge Lopez MenendezApril 24, 20254 minutes
Empowering Women in Agriculture - Lydia Sasu’s Mission for Change
AfricaFood and Nutritional Security

Empowering Women in Agriculture - Lydia Sasu’s Mission for Change

Lydia SasuMarch 21, 2025< 1 minute
EU’s Farm to Fork Rethink:  A Victory for Science, Farmers, and Africa’s Future
AfricaInnovations: Agricultural Technology

EU’s Farm to Fork Rethink:  A Victory for Science, Farmers, and Africa’s Future

Pacifique NshimiyimanaMarch 13, 20254 minutes
Mali-Rice
AfricaFood and Nutritional Security

Mali-Rice

Amadou SidibeJanuary 15, 2025< 1 minute
AfricaAsia

Global Farmer NetworkNovember 25, 2024< 1 minute
Free webinar - Who is the GFN?
AfricaAsia

Free webinar - Who is the GFN?

Global Farmer NetworkNovember 5, 2024< 1 minute
Zambia-Maize Mechanization
AfricaRegion

Zambia-Maize Mechanization

Elizabeth Maanda SiangaNovember 5, 2024< 1 minute
Keep Global Trade Alive and Moving: US Leadership is Needed
AfricaAsia

Keep Global Trade Alive and Moving: US Leadership is Needed

Global Farmer NetworkOctober 31, 20244 minutes
GFN Members to Discuss Key Farmer Challenges at 2024 Borlaug Dialogue
AfricaAsia

GFN Members to Discuss Key Farmer Challenges at 2024 Borlaug Dialogue

Global Farmer NetworkOctober 23, 2024< 1 minute
Amplifying Voices for Improving Access to Technologies for Regenerative Agriculture
AfricaFood and Nutritional Security

Amplifying Voices for Improving Access to Technologies for Regenerative Agriculture

Global Farmer NetworkOctober 9, 20244 minutes
Sharing Knowledge and Technology Access Support a Resilient Dairy in Kenya
AfricaFood and Nutritional Security

Sharing Knowledge and Technology Access Support a Resilient Dairy in Kenya

Willy KirwaSeptember 26, 20244 minutes
GFN Members to Speak at 2024 Borlaug Dialogue
AfricaAsia

GFN Members to Speak at 2024 Borlaug Dialogue

Global Farmer NetworkSeptember 11, 2024< 1 minute
Planting Trees to Turn Idle Land into Productive Farmland
AfricaSustainability: Water, Soil, Climate

Planting Trees to Turn Idle Land into Productive Farmland

Ruramiso MashumbaSeptember 5, 20244 minutes
Celebrating and Protecting the World’s Seeds
AfricaFood and Nutritional Security

Celebrating and Protecting the World’s Seeds

Stella ThomasAugust 22, 20244 minutes
Mali-Greenhouse Technology
AfricaInnovations: Agricultural Technology

Mali-Greenhouse Technology

Amadou SidibeAugust 22, 2024< 1 minute
AfricaBarriers &amp; Market Access

Global Farmer NetworkAugust 12, 20242 minutes
When You Invest In Farmers You Support Every Link in the Value Chain
AfricaFood and Nutritional Security

When You Invest In Farmers You Support Every Link in the Value Chain

Lucy Wangari WanjikuAugust 8, 20244 minutes
Global Farmer Voices, Episode 15: UK Cohort
AfricaAsia

Global Farmer Voices, Episode 15: UK Cohort

Global Farmer NetworkAugust 8, 2024< 1 minute
AfricaEurope

Global Farmer NetworkJuly 17, 20242 minutes
AfricaAsia

Global Farmer NetworkJuly 1, 20242 minutes
Global Farmer Network Holding Roundtable in UK
AfricaAsia

Global Farmer Network Holding Roundtable in UK

Global Farmer NetworkJune 25, 20242 minutes
Nigeria-Bt, No-till, Sequestering Carbon
AfricaRegion

Nigeria-Bt, No-till, Sequestering Carbon

Onyaole Patience KokuJune 20, 2024< 1 minute
Zimbabwe-Sustainability
AfricaRegion

Zimbabwe-Sustainability

Ruramiso MashumbaMay 30, 2024< 1 minute
How Bees and Farmers Can Harness the Wonder of Pollination for Sustainable Food Security
AfricaFood and Nutritional Security

How Bees and Farmers Can Harness the Wonder of Pollination for Sustainable Food Security

Pacifique NshimiyimanaMay 16, 20245 minutes
AfricaInnovations: Agricultural Technology

Global Farmer NetworkMay 15, 2024< 1 minute
Global Farmer Voices, Episode 11
AfricaLatin / South America

Global Farmer Voices, Episode 11

Maria Gabriela CruzMay 9, 2024< 1 minute
Planting Trees on Earth Day with the Future in Mind
AfricaSustainability: Water, Soil, Climate

Planting Trees on Earth Day with the Future in Mind

Saustine LusanzuApril 25, 20244 minutes
AfricaEurope

Global Farmer NetworkApril 24, 2024< 1 minute
Global Farmer Network webinar series 2024 - Water part 2
AfricaInnovations: Agricultural Technology

Global Farmer Network webinar series 2024 - Water part 2

Maria Gabriela CruzApril 3, 2024< 1 minute
From Areas of Plenty to Areas of Need
AfricaBarriers &amp; Market Access

From Areas of Plenty to Areas of Need

Mark WagonerMarch 7, 20244 minutes
A Brazilian Farm Success Story Protecting the Forest
AfricaSustainability: Water, Soil, Climate

A Brazilian Farm Success Story Protecting the Forest

Vicente Bissoni NetoFebruary 22, 20244 minutes
AfricaAsia

Global Farmer NetworkFebruary 21, 2024< 1 minute
AfricaAsia

Global Farmer NetworkFebruary 4, 2024< 1 minute
A Global Farmer Perspective on the Opportunity Offered With New Plant Breeding Technology
AfricaEurope

A Global Farmer Perspective on the Opportunity Offered With New Plant Breeding Technology

Diana LenziFebruary 1, 20245 minutes
GFN Amplifying Voices: Accepting Nominations Now!
AfricaAsia

GFN Amplifying Voices: Accepting Nominations Now!

Global Farmer NetworkJanuary 29, 2024< 1 minute
Free No-Till Webinar -- Thursday, 1-25-24
AfricaLatin / South America

Free No-Till Webinar -- Thursday, 1-25-24

Global Farmer NetworkJanuary 23, 2024< 1 minute
Invitation:  1-25-24 GFN No-Till Webinar
AfricaAsia

Invitation: 1-25-24 GFN No-Till Webinar

Global Farmer NetworkJanuary 16, 2024< 1 minute
Rwanda Supports Technology as a Tool for Food Security
AfricaCrop Protection: Disease, Pests

Rwanda Supports Technology as a Tool for Food Security

Pacifique NshimiyimanaJanuary 4, 20244 minutes
Aapresid Recognizes GFN Roundtable as Key Impact Event
AfricaAsia

Aapresid Recognizes GFN Roundtable as Key Impact Event

Global Farmer NetworkJanuary 4, 2024< 1 minute
From Argentina to Africa to Share Knowledge:  Farmer to Farmer
AfricaFood and Nutritional Security

From Argentina to Africa to Share Knowledge: Farmer to Farmer

Jorge Lopez MenendezDecember 28, 20234 minutes
AfricaAsia

Global Farmer NetworkDecember 27, 20232 minutes
AfricaAsia

Global Farmer NetworkDecember 26, 2023< 1 minute
Our Wish:  To Witness a Prosperous Africa Catalyzed by Agriculture Advancement
AfricaFood and Nutritional Security

Our Wish: To Witness a Prosperous Africa Catalyzed by Agriculture Advancement

Onyaole Patience KokuDecember 21, 20234 minutes
AfricaAsia

Global Farmer NetworkDecember 19, 2023< 1 minute
GFN Webinar - Introduction to No Till Farming Practices
AfricaCrop Protection: Disease, Pests

GFN Webinar - Introduction to No Till Farming Practices

Edgard RamirezDecember 6, 2023< 1 minute
AfricaAsia

Global Farmer NetworkNovember 21, 20232 minutes
AfricaAsia

Global Farmer NetworkNovember 20, 2023< 1 minute
de Vor, Koku Recipients of Women in Ag Award
AfricaFood and Nutritional Security

de Vor, Koku Recipients of Women in Ag Award

Judith de VorNovember 8, 20232 minutes
Trending Topics GFN Farmers are Talking About
AfricaAsia

Trending Topics GFN Farmers are Talking About

Global Farmer NetworkOctober 31, 2023< 1 minute
Raising Snails and Rural Incomes in Ghana
AfricaFood and Nutritional Security

Raising Snails and Rural Incomes in Ghana

Adowarim Lugu-ZuriOctober 26, 20234 minutes
Nominate a Farmer to Attend a GFN Roundtable
AfricaAsia

Nominate a Farmer to Attend a GFN Roundtable

Global Farmer NetworkOctober 12, 2023< 1 minute
Dave Okech:  Recipient of 2023 International Business Entrepreneurship Impact Award
AfricaFood and Nutritional Security

Dave Okech: Recipient of 2023 International Business Entrepreneurship Impact Award

Dave OkechOctober 5, 20232 minutes
"Take It To the Farmer"—Patience Koku to Speak at 2023 Borlaug Dialogue
AfricaFood and Nutritional Security

"Take It To the Farmer"—Patience Koku to Speak at 2023 Borlaug Dialogue

Onyaole Patience KokuOctober 4, 20232 minutes
"Take It To the Farmer"—Rotimi Williams to Speak at 2023 Borlaug Dialogue
AfricaFood and Nutritional Security

"Take It To the Farmer"—Rotimi Williams to Speak at 2023 Borlaug Dialogue

Rotimi WilliamsSeptember 28, 20232 minutes
Thomas Leads Program On Seed Production, Marketing
AfricaFood and Nutritional Security

Thomas Leads Program On Seed Production, Marketing

Stella ThomasAugust 29, 2023< 1 minute
With Access to the Right Tools, Africa will Help Feed the World
AfricaInnovations: Agricultural Technology

With Access to the Right Tools, Africa will Help Feed the World

Onyaole Patience KokuAugust 17, 20234 minutes
Kenya-Seed Cane Loading
AfricaVirtual Farm Tours

Kenya-Seed Cane Loading

David K. KosgeiAugust 8, 2023< 1 minute
Farmer Discusses African Farmers' Challenges
AfricaTechnology

Farmer Discusses African Farmers' Challenges

Ruramiso MashumbaAugust 1, 2023< 1 minute
If there’s No Security, There’s No Agriculture
AfricaTechnology

If there’s No Security, There’s No Agriculture

Rotimi WilliamsJuly 27, 20234 minutes
Williams Advocates for Farmer Security Priority
AfricaFood and Nutritional Security

Williams Advocates for Farmer Security Priority

Rotimi WilliamsJuly 25, 2023< 1 minute
Africa

Global Farmer NetworkJuly 5, 20232 minutes
Insecurity Plagues Nigerian Farmers
AfricaFood and Nutritional Security

Insecurity Plagues Nigerian Farmers

Stella ThomasJune 27, 2023< 1 minute
Kenya-Seed Cane Harvest
AfricaVideo

Kenya-Seed Cane Harvest

David K. KosgeiJune 14, 2023< 1 minute
Proving themselves: Uganda Youth at Bwogi Farms
AfricaLivestock, Animal Agriculture, Protein

Proving themselves: Uganda Youth at Bwogi Farms

Grace Bwogi NamukasaJune 13, 2023< 1 minute
Uganda Youth and Agriculture at Bwogi Farms
AfricaLivestock, Animal Agriculture, Protein

Uganda Youth and Agriculture at Bwogi Farms

Grace Bwogi NamukasaJune 8, 2023< 1 minute
A Pioneering Advocate for Rural Women in Ag
AfricaFood and Nutritional Security

A Pioneering Advocate for Rural Women in Ag

Lydia SasuMay 2, 2023< 1 minute
Fear… Fades Away in the Rearview Mirror
AfricaAsia

Fear… Fades Away in the Rearview Mirror

Cherilyn Jolly NagelApril 13, 20234 minutes
Mathews Leads Grain South Africa
AfricaFood and Nutritional Security

Mathews Leads Grain South Africa

Derek MathewsApril 13, 2023< 1 minute
Mali-Greenhouse Farming
AfricaFood and Nutritional Security

Mali-Greenhouse Farming

Amadou SidibeMarch 29, 2023< 1 minute
Commemorating International Women’s Day
AfricaFood and Nutritional Security

Commemorating International Women’s Day

Global Farmer NetworkMarch 8, 20233 minutes
Bringing the Voice of the World's Farmers to North America
AfricaEurope

Bringing the Voice of the World's Farmers to North America

Global Farmer NetworkFebruary 15, 2023< 1 minute
Mashumba Represents Young Farmers at GFFA
AfricaFood and Nutritional Security

Mashumba Represents Young Farmers at GFFA

Ruramiso MashumbaJanuary 26, 2023< 1 minute
Ojepat addresses fake campaigns on pesticides
AfricaFarmer Views

Ojepat addresses fake campaigns on pesticides

Okisegere OjepatDecember 21, 2022< 1 minute
Uber for Agriculture Provides Capacity to Improve Food Security
AfricaInnovations: Agricultural Technology

Uber for Agriculture Provides Capacity to Improve Food Security

Kaahwa Jean RwamukagaDecember 1, 20224 minutes
<strong>We celebrate the Kenyan Cabinet’s decision allowing GMOs in Kenya</strong>
AfricaInnovations: Agricultural Technology

<strong>We celebrate the Kenyan Cabinet’s decision allowing GMOs in Kenya</strong>

Gilbert arap BorOctober 20, 20224 minutes
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