100 Farmers. 100 Stories: Photo and Video Story Contest
2020-02-23 08:00 - 2020-02-29 17:00 UTC
Please read these rules (the Rules) before submitting your photo(s) to the ‘100 Farmers.100 Stories’ contest. By participating in the contest, you understand, acknowledge and unconditionally agree to abide by the following Rules:

#The contest is open for online submissions only, through the contest page available on farmdost.com/100farmers100stories
#Submissions will not be accepted once the deadline lapses.
#To enter the contest, the participant should be a resident of India and must be 13 years old or more at the time of entry
#Employees of TAFE and their immediate family members cannot participate in this contest.
#The contest is open for individuals and creative agencies only.
#Under the individual category, each participant can submit a maximum of 3 entries.
#Under the creative agencies category, each branch or location can have up to 3 teams and submit a maximum of 3 entries.
#All participants must submit a ‘verification photo’ of them standing next to the farmer along with the details of the farmer.
#All entries must be submitted through Google drive. The participant should create a unique folder for each entry on Google drive. The photograph / video should be uploaded in the folder along with the verification photo. The story can be uploaded as a PDF document on the same folder.
#Photos submitted must be at least 1920 pixels on the shorter side. Images should be no larger than 25MB. Photos must be in JPEG format.
#Videos submitted must be at least 720p in resolution. The duration of the video cannot exceed 2mins of running time. Videos should be no larger than 200MB. They must be in Mp4 or MOV format only.
#A maximum of 3 entries per participant is allowed. However, you will be able to upload only one image at a time on the upload page.
#You are required to provide a unique title & description for each image submitted
#Every photo/video should have a ‘story’ that is not lesser than 200 words and not more than 500 words.
#The story must be complete and accurate, sufficient to convey the circumstances in which the photograph was taken. Misrepresenting the facts or disguising in any form will lead to disqualification.
#All submitted photos and videos must contain the original metadata information. However, there must be no border(s), logo(s), copyright marks, identifying marks, or any other visible references on the image.
#Duplication of entries if not permissible. In case of two participants submitting the same entry, the first one will be considered as valid.
#Sharing the submitted entries on social media platforms during the contest period is not allowed.
#Basic editing, including colour enhancement, the use of filters, and cropping of the Photo(s) or video(s) is acceptable, provided any such editing does not affect the authenticity and/or genuineness of the Photo(s) or videos (s).
#Advanced editing used to create illusions, deceptions and/or manipulations, and the adding and removing of significant elements within the frame is prohibited.
#Photos and videos that portray or otherwise include inappropriate and/or offensive content, including provocative nudity, violence, human rights and/or environmental violation, and/or any other contents deemed to be contrary to the law, religious, cultural & moral traditions and practices of India, are strictly prohibited and will be immediately discarded

For more information visit @http://farmdost.com/100Farmers100Stories/rules-regulation.php?

National Training Programme - Millets to millions
2020-02-26 - 2020-03-01

India Agribusiness Education Awards 2020
2020-02-26 08:00 - 17:00 | Hotel Taj Palace, New Delhi, India
India’s agriculture has now evolved into a multi-tiered, multi player, global enterprise with an array of
stakeholders perfectly lined up in a value chain to deliver products on a massive scale. Present day
agricultural enterprise stretches beyond the farm to encompass many entities that operate at different
links in the production, logistics, processing, trade and distribution chain of food and agri-products. The
large scale, wide diversity and range of stakeholders in the value chain makes agribusiness among the
largest business sectors globally. Recent estimates place the size of the global agriculture at US$ 5 trillion.
For India, it is a matter of livelihood for masses and economic development of the country. India needs the
support of agribusiness professionals educated in the nuances of agriculture trade and practices to
power the growth of farm sector. In view of economic liberalization and coming in of WTO, it is
important to generate globally competitive human resource which would help in achieving higher
productivity and production through generation and transfer of technologies as well as processing and
value addition, food safety and quality, information technology, etc. This has necessitated the
development of human resource which would have skills and expertise to handle the agri marketing,
distribution, products, technologies but also the trade and export of agricultural produce.
Improving quality of agribusiness education holds the key to propelling not only creating better job
prospects and entrepreneurship but also the growth of the industry as well as the agriculture sector as a
whole. The attempts made by India in improving agribusiness education have been the result of
concerted efforts of many individuals, institutions and policy makers. As a result over 50 ABM colleges
under SAUs, 15 plus national level institutes and almost equal number private sector universities are today
offering globally competitive courses in agribusiness. Some of them like IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Lucknow,
IRMA, MANAGE, IIPM, IIFM, NIAM etc. have made their mark at the national and international level too.
Such role models need to be admired and recognized.
Agriculture Today Group as the media and policy catalyst has always been on the forefront in providing
information, inuencing policies, creating business networks and recognizing performers. The institution
of India Agribusiness Education Awards is a small step in this direction, through which we will make an
effort to rank and award agribusiness education institutes, based on their quality of education,
placement quality and other relevant parameters with the help of our very eminent jury members.
Objectives

Bringing on one platform agribusiness education institutions and industry leaders to deliberate upon
the agribusiness challenges and possible solutions
To discuss the emerging trends and opportunities in the national and global agribusiness industry and
how to orient the management education to best cater to the needs of the industry
Facilitating mutual learning by bringing key stakeholders of the academia coming together and
sharing their success stories
To promote and strengthen agribusiness education ecosystem for greater industry coordination and
international exposure for best models and practices so as facilitate faster growth of India’s
agribusiness sector
To felicitate and honour the top performing agribusiness institutes and colleges on various parameters
so as to encourage them put in their best in terms of churning out to notch agribusiness professionals

For Nomination: http://www.agriculturetoday.in/iaea/nomi_form.php

Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela – 2020
2020-03-01 08:00 - 2020-03-03 17:00
– Live demonstrations on production technologies of Rabi crops
– Technologies for protected cultivation of vegetables and flowers
– Display and sale of farm equipments and machinery by the ICAR Institute and private companies
– Sale of seeds of HYV’s of crops, saplings and seedlings by lARl and other public and private organizations
– Facilities of free soil and water testing
– Display and sale of bio-fertilizers and agro-chemicals by different agencies
– Irrigation technology for efficient water use
– Display and sale of Innovative Farmers’ products
– Kisan Gosthi
– Free distribution of farm literature
– Innovative farmers’ meet and their honour
– National Flower Show
– Free stay arrangement for farmers.
For more details visit: https://www.iari.res.in/index.php

One Day Free Training on Empowerment of Rural Women by Nurturing Food Entrepreneurship Skills
2020-03-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Indian Institute of Food Procesing Technology, Pudukkottai Road, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
Training on Empowerment of Rural Women by Nurturing Food Entrepreneurship Skills with Focus on

Preparation of fruit beverages, jam and jelly
Production of fancy cakes and cookies
Value addition of traditional millets and rice
Techniques for fermented food products
Domestic level storage and pest management for grains and flour

Demonstration on detection of common food adulterants
Demonstration on food safety and Good Hygienic Practices (GHP) on food processing
Awareness on functional foods and nutraceuticals and exhibition on innovative nutritive food products

For Registration : Write to iwd2020@iifpt.edu.in on or before 6th March 2020 (limited seats, on first come first serve basis)

2nd Grain Industry Expo - 2020
2020-03-13 08:00 - 2020-03-15 17:00 | New Grain Market, Karnal, Haryana 132001, India
About Grain Industry Expo 13-14-15 March 2020 at Karnal, Haryana will explore the Rice, Wheat, Flour , Cleaning And Grading Unit and Seeds industry of this state will provide the biggest platform to all the Grain Milling Machinery manufacturers and its allied industry from India and overseas.
Good numbers of companies of India and overseas are expected to participate in this exhibition and large numbers of gathering are expected at Grain Industry Expo.
Reason to Exhibit Grain Industry Expo 2020

Meet number of core audience and industry specific visitor.
Showcasing your product and services.
Great exposure of your business.
Chance to create competitiveness and technology exchange opportunity.
Build relationship with new clients and market researchers.
Seek out new business opportunities and meet existing clients without visiting multiple states

Explore the Business to Enter India’s most Gainful Market

See the latest developments in your industries.
Live product demonstrations of new machinery.
Book face to face appointments with service providers.
A solution of any requirement.

For more information visit @ http://www.grainindustryexpo.com/karnal/index.php

Innovation Challenge - 2020 by giz
2020-03-20 08:00 - 2020-03-31 17:00
The global community has set itself the goal to end hunger by 2030. To achieve this, agriculture must become more efficient and sustainable along the entire value chain. Current approaches are not sufficient to achieve this. Practicable and regionally adapted innovations are needed. The Agricultural Innovation Fund aims to promote these. Apply now with your idea for Africa and South East Asia!
What kind of innovations are we looking for?
We are looking for innovative ideas that make the agricultural and food sector more efficient and sustainable along the entire value chain in our partner countries. The Innovation Challenge has three main focuses:
Mechanization
Digitalization
Renewable Energies
In these areas we are looking for innovations that offer new approaches that lead to positive changes and from which many people in our partner countries will benefit. This could be for instance a new kind of harvester, a new process design or a new way of cooperating with one another.
Who can apply?
We are looking for start-ups and small businesses from our participating partner countries in Africa and South East Asia. The innovation must be suitable for our partner countries. It is important to us that the participants of the Innovation Challenge also contribute with their idea to a common good and sustainable development in African and Southeast Asian countries.

There are three competition categories – you can choose!

Each participant can apply for one of the following categories:
1) Mechanization in the context of agriculture
2) Digitalization in the context of agriculture
3) Renewable energies in the context of agriculture
There will be first-place winners in each category as well as second- and third-place winners. The focus of all categories is the development of the innovation for application in our participating partner countries.
* Further details on conditions of participation can be found in the document “Conditions of Participation” and must be agreed to as part of the application.
What can be won?
The three winners of each category will receive a support package which will be individually tailored to their innovation with a total value of up to EUR 50,000. The package of the second-place winners is worth up to EUR 20,000 and the third-place winners up to EUR 10,000.
Together with the winners we will decide what is necessary to develop the innovation most efficiently. The support packages can contain the following elements, which can be selected individually or combined with each other:
How can you apply?

Click on the following link “Apply” and fill out the form completely.
Applications are accepted until 31 March 2020.

https://www.weltohnehunger.org/application.html
For more information visit https://www.weltohnehunger.org/innovation-challenge-en.html

Sustainable Investment Awards 2020
2020-03-20 08:00 - 2020-04-24 17:00
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors are increasingly being used by fund managers and organisations to select and maximise the performance of their investments.
Environmental Finance is a key source of information for responsible investors seeking ways in which to support projects that mitigate climate change or make a positive impact. More companies are now aligning their activities to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).
The 2020 Sustainable Investment Awards seek to recognize asset managers, analysts and data providers incorporating ESG across all asset classes — fixed income, listed and private equity, debt funds, multi asset funds, infrastructure funds and fund of funds.
How to enter:
1. All entries should be submitted via our awards platform
2. You will be asked to set up a profile before you can submit an entry.
3. To submit an entry:

Select a category
Provide the nominee’s name
Provide a 300 word summary highlighting why the nominee should win
Provide no more than 850 additional words to detail how the highlights were achieved to demonstrate why your nominee is worthy of receiving the award.

4. The deadline for entries is midnight on the Friday 24 April 2020
Winners will be announced on the Environmental Finance website at the end of June and will also be featured in the Summer edition of Environmental Finance’s magazine.
Visit the awards website or email us for more information.
https://www.environmental-finance.com/content/awards/sustainable-investment-awards-2020/
Entry deadline: Friday 24 April 2020

Micronutrient Forum 5th Global Conference 2020: Building New Evidence and Alliances for Improving Nutrition
2020-03-23 08:00 - 2020-03-27 17:00 | Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC), 4343 Sukhumvit Rd, Khwaeng Bang Na, Khet Bang Na, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10260, Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand
The Micronutrient Forum is looking forward to welcoming over 1000 researchers, program implementers and policy-makers from around the world to its 5th Global Conference 2020 from March 23rd – 27th in Bangkok, Thailand.
Micronutrients are at the heart of the potential of food systems to deliver optimal health. Food systems are at the heart of determining what people eat. The 5th Micronutrient Forum Global Conference will cover the broad spectrum of micronutrients – research, efficacy and safety, implementation and, the policy and enabling the environment. In addition, the conference will take a deep dive into how micronutrients might be optimized and protected within food systems. The Micronutrient Forum is striving to ensure greater participation from the agriculture, manufacturing, processing and distribution, retail and culinary sectors, to widen the conversation and drive multisectoral innovation towards sustainable solutions.
The Micronutrient Forum 5th Global Conference provides the opportunity for sharing new micronutrient research with a diverse audience across 4 focused tracks:
Track 1: Micronutrient biology and status assessment.
Track 2: Efficacy and safety of micronutrient interventions.
Track 3: Program effectiveness.
Track 4: Designing an enabling environment for micronutrients.
The delivery of large-scale nutrition-specific interventions, including supplementation, fortification and biofortification.
Addressing data gaps and issues with current estimates of micronutrient malnutrition nutrition as well as how new techniques and software can help to routinely collect information on micronutrient intakes and biomarkers in large scale surveys.
The challenges and opportunities for addressing the double burden of malnutrition: micronutrient nutrition, obesity, and noncommunicable diseases.
How micronutrients might be optimized and protected within food systems, as well as the interactions between agriculture and climate change, and their impact on health and nutrition.

Say Yes To Millet: All Millets Magic Online Workshop- 2020
2020-04-05 17:30 - 19:30
If you are tired of eating rice and roti and want a healthier change, switch to millets. Millets are the future food, as they are gluten-free, low in calories and contain the required nutritional values, which you need in a day. They will not only make you feel full but also help you to lose weight. If you are worried that you can’t cook them, Kirti is here to help you out. She will teach you to make healthy, delicious and easy recipes following the principles of Nature Cure.
Content of the workshop:

Understanding the principle of nature cure, a divine science for a living
Understanding fivefold foods to consume to live a healthy life
Understanding the basis of nutrition
Why plant-based food is the future
Learn the secrets of Kirti’s weight loss (she has lost 27 kgs of weight, just by eating right)
Understanding the types of millets and how to include them in your diet

Learn 4-Course Dishes:

Breakfast: Millets Upma
Lunch: Satvik Millets Khichdi
Dinner: Millets Dosa
Dessert: Ragi Peanut Laddoos

FAQs:

Why no milk?
From where do I get my calcium?
What about my B12?
Where are my proteins?

Kirti Yadav, founder and director of KukClean, will conduct an online workshop to teach you four easy ways to cook millets and also share more gyaan about plant-based diet. If you’ve been waiting to ditch rice and roti for a gluten-free option, now is the time to try millets. Kirti Yadav, founder and director of KukClean, will conduct an online workshop to teach you four easy ways to cook millets and also share more gyaan about plant-based diets.
Kirti Yadav, the founder and director of KukClean, started her journey when she lost 25kg after her baby’s birth and without starving, gymming or dieting. She found that a balanced plate with a portion of protein, carbohydrate, raw and cooked vegetable is the secret key to weight-loss. She then founded KuKClean and has been on a mission of spreading awareness on healthy plant-based eating ever since.
On April 5, 5.30 pm onwards
Log on to karnival.com
Cost Rs 499

Business Unusual: Cashflow & Customer Management
2020-04-15 11:00 - 12:30 | Online
About this Event:
Business Unusual Webinar Series with Ramkumar Sv & Sayantan Bose from EY hosted by T-Hub
About Airmeet:
Airmeet is a knowledge session with a virtual venue where attendees can seamlessly interact and learn from each other, over video chats.

Plan B: Preparing for Tomorrow: Gearing for the New Customer Post COVID-19
2020-04-16 15:00 - 16:30 | Online
About this Event
The session is to help startups in Gearing For The New Customer Post COVID-19

Digital Dialogue: Perspectives on Food Systems Resilience in COVID-19
2020-04-16 19:30 - 20:30 | Online
About this Event
The World Food Prize Foundation is pleased to present the first of the Digital Dialogue Series. Join us!
Tune in and hear about the impacts of COVID-19 on the food system.
Speakers:
Catherine Bertini, Distinguished Fellow, Chicago Council on Global Affairs; 2003 World Food Prize Laureate
Shenggen Fan, Chair Professor, China Agricultural University; World Food Prize Foundation Council of Advisors
David Nabarro, Special Envoy of WHO Director General on COVID-19; 2018 World Food Prize Laureate
Moderator: Barbara Stinson, President, World Food Prize Foundation

Ask me Anything: Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going
2020-04-17 11:00 - 12:30
About this Event
AMA with T-Hub CEO Ravi Narayan & Nexus Venture Partners MD Sandeep Singhal

Managing Your Business through the Corona Crisis
2020-04-28 15:00 - 16:30

Funding Opportunities for Start-ups/SMEs for Indigenous Technology Commercialization
2020-04-30 11:30 - 2021-04-30 13:30
Celebrating Development Commercialization of Indigenous Technology: Inviting Application for National Awards 2020
Technology Development Board (TDB) is a statutory body of Department of Science & Technology (DST). As part of National Technology Day celebration on 11th May every year, TDB presents following three Awards, to industrial concerns who have successfully commercialized an indigenous technology.
The Technology Development Board (TDB), Department of Science and Technology, Government of India provides financial assistance to Indian industrial concerns, start-ups and SMEs attempting development and commercial application of indigenous technology, or adapting imported technology to wider domestic applications. The objectives are to promote new ideas from small enterprises even at the risk of failures, encourage production of competitive consumer products, motivate industries and R&D institutions for product innovation, develop socially relevant and profitable technologies, identify and act in areas requiring strategic interventions and Invest in core technological strengths to enable Indian industry to stand-up to the competitive pressure and become a global player.
One (1) cash award of Rs. 25 lakh and a trophy to an industrial concern which has successfully developed & commercialized an indigenous technology. However, in case the technology developer and commercializing organizations are different each one would be eligible for cash prize and a trophy.
Three (3) cash awards of Rs. 15 lakh and a trophy each to a Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise that have successfully commercialized a technology product based on indigenous technology.
A cash award of Rs. 15 lakhs which was introduced for the first time for the F.Y. 2017-18 i.e. National Technology Start-up Award for promising new technology with potential for commercialization.
Publishing of advertisement, in National Daily Newspapers, for inviting applications for awards is a yearly affair for TDB and as per practice in the past; it is advertised in the month of November every year. To apply visit www.tdb.gov.in

Agri Clinic and Agribusiness Center
2020-05-08 08:00 - 17:00
AGRICLINICS AND AGRIBUSINESS CENTERS
Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare, Government of India
Agri-Clinics and Agri-Business centres Scheme was launched in April 2002 by Government of India with the objective to supplement the public extension system through committed private extension services at free or nominal cost by educated and trained candidates in a self employment mode, by Extension Division of Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare (DAC and FW), Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India. There are two main components for the scheme: Training and Subsidy.
National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Hyderabad, provides training to Agricultural Graduates through Nodal Training Institutes (NTIs) under Agri-Clinics and Agri-Business Centres Scheme (AC and ABC) for performing extension services. The trained candidates would establish business units under agricultural allied activities.
Subsidy component is implemented through National Bank for Agricultural and Rural Development (NABARD), Mumbai. Trained candidates establishing agri-ventures availing credit facilities are extended with subsidy depending on their project, gender, social category and regional preferences.
Objective of the ACABC Scheme
The main objective of this scheme is to promote the establishment of agricultural clinics and Agri Business Centers (ACABC) in the country. A plan has also been prepared by the government to promote agri business through which a person associated with farming or willing to join can take a loan of up to 20 lakh rupees. You can get this amount through Agri Clinic and Agri Business Center Scheme. The person joining this scheme is given 45 days training and if your plan is found eligible then NABARD i.e. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development will give you a loan.
Eligibility for ACABC
Eligibility: Unemployed agricultural graduates, agricultural diploma holders, higher secondary and biological science graduates with agriculture and postgraduate courses in agriculture. The age limit of the trainees has been kept from 18 to 60 years.
Documents
Documents which are needed are:-
Aadhaar card number, email id, last educational qualification, bank account information and photo of applicant
Loans and Subsidies in this Scheme

To set up agricultural clinics and agribusiness centers, the NABARD bank will provide a personal loan of Rs 20 lakh and a group loan of up to Rs 1 crore for training entrepreneurs.
The entrepreneurs will also given 36 to 44 percent of the project cost on loan.
On this loan, 36 percent subsidy will be given to general category entrepreneurs.
44 percent subsidy will be given to entrepreneurs belonging to scheduled castes, tribes and women.

Toll free number of Agri Clinic or Agri Business Center scheme
For more information farmers can call on the toll free number 1800-425-1556.
For more details visit: https://acabcmis.gov.in/AboutUs.aspx
The online system is in placed to apply online for trainings and to monitor the training activities,subsidy disbursal under Agri-Clinics and Agri-Business Centres Scheme (AC and ABC).
https://www.acabcmis.gov.in/Institute.aspx.
For applying for Training: https://acabcmis.gov.in/ApplicantReg.aspx

21st International Congress on Nutrition and Health and Awards - 2020
2020-05-13 - 2020-05-14 | Zagreb, Croatia
The conference offers emerging scholar awards to outstanding researchers, exceptional graduates or early academicians who have distinctive enthrallment towards the conference themes. The Award strives in providing a strong professional development opportunity for early career academicians—meeting experts in the field, interacting with colleagues from other parts of the world, and creating networks and long-term relations
Early Bird Registration Euro 560 on or before 18 December 2019; Euro 650 17 February 2020; Euro 740 13 May 2020
The organizers also seeking the nominations for the following awards entries
Expert Level (Scientific Service Achievement Award)
Professional Level (The Research Contribution Award)
Scholar Level (The Upcoming Researcher Award)
Women Scientist (The Women of Science Award)

MILLESBURY presents "Virtual MasterChef 1.0".
2020-06-01 08:00
Hello !!! MILLESBURY presents “Virtual MasterChef 1.0”.

Virtual MasterChef 1.0 is an online cooking competition where participants need to cook ‘millet made recipes’ and share them with us in order to win the competition.

SmartFood India

Check out the details on how to participate and rules of competition in the posters. More details@ https://www.facebook.com/millesbury/

Lets Partner: The Biggest Startup Financing & Knowledge Summit - 2020
2020-06-01 08:00 - 2020-06-02 17:00 | Aerocity, New Delhi
SIDBI has been at the forefront of the Venture Capital industry in India, being one of the largest Institutional LPs with more than 100 funds under its portfolio. Currently we are managing two funds on behalf of Government of India, one of these being a fund of fund for start-ups with a corpus of about $1.5Bn . Apart from helping the ecosystem through the supply side, it has been SIDBI’s effort to strengthen the overall ecosystem through various initiatives.
As part of such initiatives, SIDBI is planning to host a Global Summit ‘Lets Partner’ on June 01-02, 2020 at New Delhi. This will be the biggest ever start-up summit in India with over 500 start-ups and 150 Funds (both domestic as well as global) attending the event. Besides, Government of India Officials, various industry bodies, large corporates, successful start-ups will also be participating in the programme. EMPEA, Invest India, IVCA and NASSCOM, are the ecosystem partners while 100 Open Startups is the Global Strategic Partner for the event.
Applications are invited from the startups for the pitching sessions to be held at the event. Startups can apply until March 31, 2020. The shortlisted startups will get an opportunity to present in front of a jury and investors present at the event and the top startups will be felicitated in the end. Investors will set up one on one meetings with startups they are interested in funding.
Note:
1. Startups must have been in operation for at least 6 months and should not have exceeded ten years.
2. You should be willing to travel to New Delhi in case your startup is shortlisted.
Startups can apply at http://www.letspartner.in/startup-apply
For enquiries on sponsorship or partnership opportunities, please contact us at +91 22 6753 1204 or write to us letspartner@sidbi.in

Global Observance: 2020 Desertification and Drought Day
2020-06-09 08:00 - 17:00
Desertification and Drought Day
Food. Feed. Fibre.
17 June 2020
Desertification and Drought Day, running under the slogan “Food. Feed. Fibre.” seeks to provoke changes in diet and behaviours – such as cutting food waste, buying from local markets and swapping clothes instead of always buying new – can free up land for other uses and lower carbon emissions . Changing consumer and corporate behaviour, having more efficient planning and sustainable practices, could secure enough land to meet the demand for food and supplies.
Plants and animals provide most of our food, clothing and footwear. This means that food, feed (animal) and fibre (for clothing) all compete for arable land. And demand is growing due to population growth and increasing global middle classes.
2020 Desertification and Drought Day will focus on links between production,consumption and land, and the library curated some data and information to help and educate individuals on how to reduce their personal impact.

https://knowledge.unccd.int/knowledge-products-and-pillars/unccd-e-library/land-food-feed-fibre
https://www.unccd.int/actions17-june-desertification-and-drought-day2020-desertification-and-drought-day/global

WEBINAR: Impact of Covid-19 on Indian Agriculture - Re-imaging the way Forward
2020-06-30 15:00 - 16:00
WEBINAR
Impact of Covid-19 on Indian Agriculture – Re-imaging the way Forward
(A Collective Effort of Government, Corporate and CSOs)

Register @ https://tinyurl.com/yclex287
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf5scxzDEDqMlGW5ybPaShh6X9hUacRwkk5K4JuQHmMbqcEeQ/viewform

Virtual Launch of IFPRI South Asia- Global Food Policy Report 2020
2020-07-06 16:30 - 18:00 | New Delhi
Virtual Launch
2020 Global Food Policy Report
Building Inclusive Food Systems
Monday July 6, 2020
4:30 pm – 6:00 pm IST
New Delhi, India
IFPRI’s 2020 Global Food Policy Report (GFPR) was officially launched on April 07 and highlights the critical role that inclusive food systems can play, looking specifically at the obstacles and opportunities as well as the tools and technologies for building inclusive food systems.
COVID-19 is having an immense impact on our health and food systems on a global scale. In South Asia, the pandemic has triggered the largest disruption of livelihoods in human history, affecting over 1.7 billion people. The disruptions to supply chains, lack of access to health and nutrition services, and overwhelmed social protection system have led to increased food and nutrition insecurity in the region. Consequently, the awareness and need to work towards inclusive food systems have been amplified for all countries in the region.
In collaboration with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and the Trust for Advancement of Agricultural Sciences (TAAS) IFPRI, South Asia is hosting a virtual launch on Monday July 6, 2020 from 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm (IST) to present the highlights of the report in the South Asian context. The policy makers and thought leaders will share their perspectives in light of the COVID-19 impacts on our food systems.
CHAIRPERSON, Trilochan Mohapatra,Secretary, DARE & Director General, ICAR
SPECIAL GUEST: Ramesh Chand, Member, NITI Aayog
SPEAKERS
Johan Swinnen, Director General, IFPRI
Shahidur Rashid, Director South Asia, IFPRI
Fahmida Khatun, Executive Director, CPD
Sudha Narayanan, Associate Professor, IGIDR
Swarnim Wagle, Chairman, IIDS-Nepal
Rasha Yousef Omar, Country Director, IFAD
Purvi Mehta, Senior Advisor & Head of Agriculture (SA), BMGF
Raj Paroda, Founder Chairman, TAAS
Moderator Rajul Pandya-Lorch
Register at : https://www.eventbrite.com/e/launch-of-ifpri-south-asia-global-food-policy-report-2020-registration-111286697508

Indian Pulses and Grain Association - Knowledge Series Webinar
2020-07-10 15:30 - 17:30
Register @ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeIT3uXWg5OmYpRvMYA0J3fbBPrzHH-plBvocExYHku-W5I0w/viewform

The Millet Series
2020-07-12 18:00 - 20:00
About
(online zoom session)
Millets are the humble superfoods of the Indian diet. They are extremely eco-friendly and packed with nutrition, gluten free and very easy to digest! They also contain good amount of fibre, various vitamins, phytochemicals and minerals.
SHARAN is proud to start a Millet Series on the second Sunday of every month, where we will focus specifically on one millet each session. You will learn all about millets, how to cook them and slowly seep them into your daily meals
You will be introduced to the millet, what all it can be used for, how to use it and lots more. The session will end with a demonstration of three delicious recipes, made from scratch.
To support you further, we will also have a special Q&A session on the last Sunday of every month so that we can answer any doubts you may have.
Join Rose, who is truly passionate about cooking with millets and let the magic of millets sparkle in your kitchens for your health and the environment too. So join us and get millet-powered!
This month’s Millet in focus is Jowar ( Sorghum)
Menu:

Red Jowar Idli with Chutney
Jowar Phulka
Jowar Neer Dosa with Chutney

Dates: Sunday 12th July 2020
Time: 6.00 pm to 7.00 pm IST (UAE: 4.30 pm, Europe: 2.30 pm, UK: 1.30 pm, Singapore: 8.30 pm, New York: 8.30 am)
Presenter: Rosemol Pinto

Terms & Conditions

You may not be able to attend the live session if you are late.
You may face interruptions during the course of the live stream due to internet connectivity issues.
Show details and the artist lineup are subject to change as per the artist’s discretion.
No refunds on purchased tickets are possible, even in case of any rescheduling.

Virtual launch Food, Agriculture, and Nutrition in India 2020: Leveraging Agriculture to Achieve Zero Hunger (FAN 2020),
2020-08-04 17:30 - 19:00
Virtual launch of the Tata-Cornell Institute’s new report, Food, Agriculture, and Nutrition in India 2020: Leveraging Agriculture to Achieve Zero Hunger (FAN 2020), on Tuesday, August 4, from 8-9:30 a.m. EDT / 5:30-7 p.m. IST.
FAN 2020 provides an analysis of India’s progress towards achieving Sustainable Development Goal 2—zero hunger. Using district-level data and maps, the report highlights stark spatial differences in the extent of the hunger problem and identifies potential paths forward, with a focus on reorienting agricultural policy away from staple grains and toward nutrient-dense fruits, vegetables, pulses, and coarse grains. The report provides a detailed assessment of the prospects for improving productivity and farm incomes across India’s highly varied agroecologies and cropping systems, emphasizing the need for continued high-level investments in agricultural infrastructure and research to sustain past gains and exploit new opportunities for growth.
FAN 2020 is the inaugural issue in a series produced by TCI. Each report will provide periodic assessments of the food, agriculture, and nutrition situation in India.

National Sorghum Foundation Opens Joint Scholarship Application
2020-09-03 08:00 - 2020-09-30 17:00 | 4201 North Interstate 27 Lubbock, TX 79403
The National Sorghum Foundation and BASF are pleased to announce a joint scholarship for the 2020-2021 academic year.
“The National Sorghum Foundation is excited to continue to partner with BASF in supporting students who excel in academics, leadership and service in their communities and universities,” National Sorghum Foundation Chairman Larry Lambright said. “We look forward to providing deserving students with the financial assistance necessary to continue their education and success.”
Two $2,500 scholarships will be awarded to deserving students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in an agriculturally-related curriculum. Undergraduate applicants must be entering at least their second year of study during the 2020-2021 academic year. Applicants must also have a parent or grandparent who is a member of National Sorghum Producers.
More information about each scholarship’s criteria and application forms can be found online at SorghumGrowers.com/Foundation-Scholarships/.

Climate Resilience RFA: Funding Opportunities
2020-09-16 08:00 - 2020-11-11 17:00
Request For Application

The Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR) is seeking applications through our Next Generation Crops Challenge Area. FFAR builds unique partnerships to support innovative and actionable science addressing today’s food and agriculture challenges. We are seeking innovative research focused on improving climate resilience in crops to provide the critical solutions necessary to enhance the sustainable production of nutritious food for a growing global population. For 2021, FFAR anticipates funding up to two meritorious applications.

What We Are Looking For

FFAR aims to support research that addresses the challenge of rising global temperatures by increasing the basal or acquired thermotolerance of crop plants. In accordance with the above intent, the successful research will be applicable to one or more of the following crop species: maize, rice, sorghum, millet, wheat, sweet potato, cassava, banana, yam, common bean, cowpea, chickpea or groundnut. We will also consider research in other plants, if applicants adequately describe how the proposed research would be transferable to the preferred crops. Potential solutions only applicable to agricultural systems in high-income countries or involving domestication of new crops will not be considered.
FFAR would consider:

Approaches that quantify the specific features of climate-driven temperature change that will most impact crop plants. This may include development or improvement of biophysical crop simulation/predictive models;
Solutions that address higher temperatures in day and/or night periods;
Solutions that address increased temperature variability;
Solutions that could be applied in crop genetic improvement programs;
Solutions that address the challenges of phenotyping for variation in thermotolerance, including the impact of acclimation;
Solutions that address temperature response in crop plants, including molecular, enzymatic, physiological, and/or genetic approaches;
Solutions developed in model plant systems that can be applied to one or more of the above crops;
Solutions that can be reasonably applied in agricultural systems in low income countries.

Eligibility

The Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research welcomes applications from institutions of Higher Education, non-profit and for-profit organizations, government-affiliated researchers, and domestic and international organizations.
Any individual(s) with the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to carry out the proposed research as Program Director(s)/Principal Investigator(s) is invited to work with his/her organization to develop an application for support.

Award Information

Project duration: Up to 60 months
Proposal funding range: $250,000 – $1,000,000
Matching Funds are not required for this program.
Reasonable budgets clearly work in favor of the applicant. Budgets that are not commensurate with proposed work or poorly justified will likely have a negative impact on the overall evaluation of the application.

The number of projects selected for funding may vary.
Indirect Expenses: A maximum of 10% of the total award may be used for indirect costs. FFAR’s indirect cost allotment is not an indirect cost rate applied to the total modified direct costs but instead it is an overall allotment from the Total Funds Request, also known as the Total Project Costs, to be used for IDC. This means 90% of the total funds requested must go directly to the proposed research. For example, if you request the maximum, the total direct cost available to the project is $750,000⁄1. 1 = $682,000. Indirect costs cannot exceed 10% of the total.
Indirect costs cannot exceed 10% of the total budget (FFAR contribution+ grantee’s matching funding, if any). Please carefully review our IDC policy in the Instructions Tab of the budget template.
Estimated Number of Awards: To be determined. The number of awards depends on the quality and the total funds requested of successful application. The number of applications funded is left totally to the discretion of FFAR including choosing not to fund any applications under this opportunity.

Anticipated Award Date: February 2021

More information @ https://foundationfar.org/climate-resilience-rfa/

ONLINE WORKSHOP ON PROCESSING, STORAGE AND VALUE ADDITION OF MILLETS
2020-09-23 10:00 - 13:30

The Millet Series - 4 by SHARAN
2020-10-11 18:00 - 19:30
About the EventMillets are the humble superfood of the Indian diet. They are extremely eco-friendly and packed with nutrition, gluten free and very easy to digest! They also contain a good amount of fiber, various vitamins, phytochemicals and minerals.SHARAN is proud to conduct a Millet Series on the second Sunday of every month, where we will focus specifically on one millet each session. Here, you will learn all about millets, how to cook them and slowly seep them into your daily meals
You will be introduced to the millet, what all it can be used for, how to use it and lots more. The session will end with a demonstration of three delicious recipes, made from scratch.
To support you further, we will also have a special Q&A session on the last Sunday of every month so that we can answer any doubts you may have.
Join Rose, who is truly passionate about cooking with millets and let the magic of millets sparkle in your kitchens for your health and the environment too. So join us and get millet-powered!
Menu:

Ragi Milk Pudding
Ragi Curd
Ragi Butter Milk
Ragi Momos
Eastern Red Chutney

Date: Sunday 11th October, 2020
Time: 6.00 pm to 7.15 pm IST (8.30 am New York time, 1.30 pm UK time, 4.30 pm UAE time, 8.30 pm Singapore time)
Registrations close on Saturday 10th October, 2020 (midnight)
