Global Archives - Access Agric https://accessagric.com/tag/global/ Publish, promote and access agribusiness news and events. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 06:41:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 https://accessagric.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/cropped-Access-Agric-Favicon-32x32.webp Global Archives - Access Agric https://accessagric.com/tag/global/ 32 32 FAO urges action on food loss and waste to protect forests, natural resources https://accessagric.com/fao-urges-action-on-food-loss-and-waste-to-protect-forests-natural-resources/ https://accessagric.com/fao-urges-action-on-food-loss-and-waste-to-protect-forests-natural-resources/#comments Fri, 09 Oct 2026 06:41:42 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=26757 International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste 2026: New FAO interactive illustrates estimated losses worldwide Reducing food loss and waste has transformative potential for agrifood systems, as saving food from being lost or wasted also saves nutrients, natural resources and money, while helping ease pressure on forests, the Director-General of the Food and […]

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]]> https://accessagric.com/fao-urges-action-on-food-loss-and-waste-to-protect-forests-natural-resources/feed/ 1 26757 Cocoa farmers must get fairer share of global value – CMC Boss https://accessagric.com/cocoa-farmers-must-get-fairer-share-of-global-value-cmc-boss/ https://accessagric.com/cocoa-farmers-must-get-fairer-share-of-global-value-cmc-boss/#respond Sun, 06 Sep 2026 09:39:05 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=26296 Mr Wisdom Kofi Dogbey, Managing Director of Cocoa Marketing Company (Ghana) Limited (CMC), has called for a fairer distribution of cocoa value benefits across the global cocoa supply chain.  Mr Dogbey made the call at the 4th CAA International Cocoa Conference 2026 in Singapore, where global cocoa and chocolate industry stakeholders are discussing supply, prices, […]

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]]> https://accessagric.com/cocoa-farmers-must-get-fairer-share-of-global-value-cmc-boss/feed/ 0 26296 The UNIDO-WTCA Blue Economy Global Call 2026 https://accessagric.com/the-unido-wtca-blue-economy-global-call-2026/ https://accessagric.com/the-unido-wtca-blue-economy-global-call-2026/#respond Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:28:04 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=24868 Deadline: 19Th June 2026 The UNIDO – WTCA Blue Economy Global Call 2026 aims to identify and promote readily deployable and scalable solutions and innovative technologies contributing to an inclusive, resilient, and sustainable development of the Blue Economy. Particular attention will be paid to high impact solutions for Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States. The UNIDO-WTCA Blue Economy Global […]

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]]> https://accessagric.com/the-unido-wtca-blue-economy-global-call-2026/feed/ 0 24868 Eisenhower Fellowships Global Program 2027 (Funded to United States) https://accessagric.com/eisenhower-fellowships-global-program-2027-funded-to-united-states/ https://accessagric.com/eisenhower-fellowships-global-program-2027-funded-to-united-states/#respond Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:20:59 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=24124 Deadline: 15TH May, 2026 Eisenhower Fellowships (EF) exists to inspire leaders around the world to challenge themselves, to envision how they can effect positive change, to engage others beyond their existing networks, and to collaborate with other like-minded leaders across national borders to better the world around them. Fellows are selected based on their track […]

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]]> https://accessagric.com/eisenhower-fellowships-global-program-2027-funded-to-united-states/feed/ 0 24124 THRIVE Global Impact Challenge 2026 (investment up to $1M USD.) https://accessagric.com/thrive-global-impact-challenge-2026-investment-up-to-1m-usd/ https://accessagric.com/thrive-global-impact-challenge-2026-investment-up-to-1m-usd/#respond Mon, 16 Mar 2026 21:00:35 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=23365 Deadline: 30TH May, 2026 The challenges facing agriculture and food systems have never been more urgent. From climate resilience to food security, innovation is essential to build a sustainable, equitable, and prosperous future. The THRIVE Global Impact Challenge is a worldwide search for trailblazing startups with solutions that will revolutionize agriculture. Aligned with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, the Global Impact […]

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]]> https://accessagric.com/thrive-global-impact-challenge-2026-investment-up-to-1m-usd/feed/ 0 23365 Disasters cost global agriculture $3.26 trillion in 33 Years – FAO report https://accessagric.com/disasters-cost-global-agriculture-3-26-trillion-in-33-years-fao-report/ https://accessagric.com/disasters-cost-global-agriculture-3-26-trillion-in-33-years-fao-report/#respond Fri, 14 Nov 2025 11:11:11 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=21165 New FAO study shows how digital solutions are empowering farmers and fishers to prevent losses and build resilient agrifood systems Disasters have inflicted an estimated $3.26 trillion in agricultural losses worldwide over the past 33 years – an average of $99 billion annually, roughly 4 percent of global agricultural GDP – according to a new report by […]

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]]> https://accessagric.com/disasters-cost-global-agriculture-3-26-trillion-in-33-years-fao-report/feed/ 0 21165 UNIDO, UNCTAD, UNDCO, ODET global call for inclusive digital economy solutions https://accessagric.com/unido-unctad-undco-odet-global-call-for-inclusive-digital-economy-solutions/ https://accessagric.com/unido-unctad-undco-odet-global-call-for-inclusive-digital-economy-solutions/#respond Tue, 29 Jul 2025 15:15:41 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=19461 Deadline: 18th August 2025. The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), the UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), in coordination with the UN Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies (ODET) and United Nations Development Coordination Office (UNDCO), announce the launch of a Global Call for Solutions for an Inclusive Digital Economy. This worldwide initiative, executed in collaboration with […]

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]]> https://accessagric.com/unido-unctad-undco-odet-global-call-for-inclusive-digital-economy-solutions/feed/ 0 19461 KPMG Private Enterprise Global Tech Innovator competition 2025 https://accessagric.com/kpmg-private-enterprise-global-tech-innovator-competition-2025/ https://accessagric.com/kpmg-private-enterprise-global-tech-innovator-competition-2025/#respond Thu, 10 Jul 2025 15:02:07 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=19188 Deadline: Vary Now in its fifth year, the competition seeks to bring together the brightest minds in technology innovations. If you’re ready to demonstrate how your technology can make a difference in the world, this could be your moment – to challenge the status quo, introduce tech solutions through your own unique lens and open […]

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]]> https://accessagric.com/kpmg-private-enterprise-global-tech-innovator-competition-2025/feed/ 0 19188 KPMG Private Enterprise Global Tech Innovator competition https://accessagric.com/kpmg-private-enterprise-global-tech-innovator-competition/ https://accessagric.com/kpmg-private-enterprise-global-tech-innovator-competition/#respond Sat, 14 Jun 2025 10:36:46 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=18796 Deadline: Not Specified Now in its fifth year, the competition seeks to bring together the brightest minds in technology innovations. If you’re ready to demonstrate how your technology can make a difference in the world, this could be your moment – to challenge the status quo, introduce tech solutions through your own unique lens and […]

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]]> https://accessagric.com/kpmg-private-enterprise-global-tech-innovator-competition/feed/ 0 18796 Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge (Grants from $3,000 to $15,000 USD) https://accessagric.com/social-shifters-global-innovation-challenge-grants-from-3000-to-15000-usd/ https://accessagric.com/social-shifters-global-innovation-challenge-grants-from-3000-to-15000-usd/#respond Mon, 09 Jun 2025 14:10:56 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=18711 Deadline: 29th August, 2025 Young leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs everywhere are rising up to take action on the social and environmental issues that matter to them most. Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge is designed to give young impact founders a platform; providing project funding, unique leadership learning, and exclusive exposure through some of the worlds […]

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]]> https://accessagric.com/social-shifters-global-innovation-challenge-grants-from-3000-to-15000-usd/feed/ 0 18711 Vital Voices Global Fellowship (VVGF) 2025  https://accessagric.com/vital-voices-global-fellowship-vvgf-2025/ https://accessagric.com/vital-voices-global-fellowship-vvgf-2025/#respond Thu, 03 Apr 2025 14:25:26 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=17532 Deadline: April 15th, 2025. The Vital Voices Global Fellowship (VVGF) 2025 unites women leaders from diverse fields to enhance their skills, foster collaboration, and exchange ideas. This 10-month program brings together fellows across two key pillars—VV Venture (social entrepreneurship) and VV Engage (public leadership)—while also encouraging cross-sector synergies to drive systemic change. Through this fellowship, Vital Voices aims to amplify […]

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]]> https://accessagric.com/vital-voices-global-fellowship-vvgf-2025/feed/ 0 17532 Government urged to invest in cannabis industry https://accessagric.com/government-urged-to-invest-in-cannabis-industry/ https://accessagric.com/government-urged-to-invest-in-cannabis-industry/#respond Tue, 21 Jan 2025 20:52:22 +0000 https://accessagric.com/?p=16333 The Chamber of Cannabis Industry has urged the Government to invest in the cannabis industry as part of its policies to diversify the Ghana’s cash crops and generate revenue to support the economy.   The Chamber said Ghana had one of the best climate in the world to cultivate cannabis and that the country had the […]

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