We might not notice, but beneath our feet our planet is silently tackling climate change. It is estimated that soil-dwelling fungi absorb 13 billion tons of carbon dioxide per year. Thats equivalent to 36 per cent of all fossil fuel emissions!On this epi

Amid mounting global challenges, ending hunger by 2030 remains stubbornly out of reach. In East and Southern Africa, IFAD is working to get back on track by investing in the people who produce a third of the world’s food: small-scale farmers.In this episo

For rural economies to grow sustainably, simply having food to eat is not enough. Diets must also be nutritious to ensure good health and thriving communitiesOn this episode, we explore how IFAD-funded projects in the Near East, Europe, Central Asia and N

Empowering women is essential to transforming our planets food systems. Thats why each year, IFAD recognizes projects from around the world that go the extra mile for gender equality.In this episode, youll hear from the winners of this years IFAD Gend

Con el auge de los telfonos inteligentes y las redes sociales, las comunidades rurales estn ahora conectadas globalmente. En nuestra primera edicin en espaol de Farms. Food. Future., exploramos cmo los jvenes rurales e indgenas de Amrica Latina ut

Indigenous Peoples live in more than 90 countries and account for 6.2 per cent of the worlds population. Yet to this day, they suffer from widespread discrimination.To mark International Day of the Worlds Indigenous Peoples, we shine a spotlight on Indi

Imagine a thin green line of hope stretching 8,000 km across northern Africa, from the Atlantic Ocean to the Red Sea. This is the Great Green Wall: an African-led land restoration project that aims to hold back encroaching desertification in the Sahel.In

Despite Africas immense potential to feed the world, a fifth of its population struggles with chronic hunger and malnutrition. But from its fields to its markets, small-scale farmers are envisaging a different future.In this episode, we embark on a culin

Rural LGBTQ+ people face significant challenges and discrimination compared to their urban peers. But they are essential to building a more inclusive future for agriculture.To mark Pride Month, we speak with members of the community about their experience

Food systems transformation must be sustainable and inclusive, so nobody is left behind. With the right support, every farmer can rise above challenges and drive development, while empowering others to do the same.From Malawi to Brazil, hear from farmers