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The ocean produces about half the oxygen we breathe, absorbs roughly 30% of the carbon dioxide we emit, and takes up about 90% of the excess heat those emissions trap, according to the United Nations. It is the planet's largest life-support system — and also its least-funded one. Of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals, the goal for life below water consistently draws the least money. Canada, which has the longest coastline in the world, is trying to flip that equation, and you can watch it happen close to real time.Our guest this week is Kendra MacDonald, CEO of Canada's Ocean Supercluster, a national, industry-led effort to grow what's come to be called the blue economy. Under her leadership, the Supercluster has grown into a community of roughly 1,000 members co-investing in more than 150 projects. She came to the role after 25 years at Deloitte, where she served as Chief Audit Executive, and she runs it from St. John's, Newfoundland. The model is built on co-investment: at least two companies put money in, often alongside Indigenous communities, researchers, and global corporations, so no single player carries the risk alone. The projects range from graphene hull coatings that cut a ship's fuel use to wave-powered desalination and the $4.4 million Membertou Electric Lobster Boat, billed as Canada's first zero-emission commercial fishing vessel, led by the Membertou First Nation.Kendra's thesis fits in seven words: you can go faster alone, but farther together. In our conversation, she's candid about where that gets hard — most of these collaborations are small companies that don't individually hold every capability, and the upfront work of sorting out who owns which piece of intellectual property is what separates the partnerships that succeed from the ones that stall. She's just as candid about the catch: the Supercluster is funded by the Government of Canada to de-risk small Canadian firms, and when those firms succeed, they're often acquired by international buyers — the value-capture problem at the heart of every public innovation program. That tension between strong science and thin capital, she says, keeps her up at night, and it points back to the blue-finance gap. It also shapes how she talks about aquaculture, which in 2022 surpassed wild capture as the world's main source of farmed aquatic animals, according to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization, and is now the fastest-growing source of animal protein. Kendra rejects the idea that ocean health and productivity are in trade-off, arguing that a healthier ocean is more productive. And just before we recorded, the Trump administration reopened nearly half a million square miles of the Pacific to commercial fishing, the third such rollback in little more than a year. One model treats the ocean as a commons to protect and co-invest in; the other treats marine protection as an obstacle to clear. Kendra thinks the contrast opens a door for Canada to lead.To learn more about the Ocean Supercluster, visit oceansupercluster.ca. MacDonald writes about ocean-economy investment on her Substack, Saltwater Signals, and she's easy to find on LinkedIn.

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. ---- Tai-Ex opening  The Tai-Ex opened up (上漲開盤) 95-points this morning from yesterday's close (收盤), at 45,972 on turnover (成交金額) of $15-billion N-T. ---- 90 percent of suspended social media accounts restored: MODA The Ministry of Digital Affairs says Meta has promised to restore (恢復) thousands of social media accounts wrongly suspended (被停用 / 被停權) over the weekend, with nearly 90 percent recovered as of Wednesday afternoon. Between 3,000 and 4,000 accounts were suspended late Sunday after a technical issue caused Meta's system to mistakenly flag users as being under 13 years old, part of a new age-verification mechanism (年齡驗證機制) the company rolled out in May. About 200 accounts belonged to media organizations and public figures, with thousands more belonging to individual users. The ministry instructed Meta to restore a list of nearly 100 accounts, including those of major broadcasters and prominent political figures, by 6 p.m. Wednesday. Meta also said its existing appeal mechanisms remain available for users whose accounts are still suspended. ---- Banqiao man arrested after robbing bank with scissors A 50-year-old man was arrested (被逮捕) Wednesday morning after robbing a bank in New Taipei's Banqiao District with a pair of scissors. Police said the robbery at the Taishin International Bank branch was reported at around 10:15 a.m. Officers arrived four minutes later to find the suspect (嫌犯), surnamed Wang, seated in the customer area counting cash. He was arrested on the spot. Wang is being questioned on suspicion of robbery. Investigators are working to determine whether any accomplices (共犯) were involved and whether the crime was premeditated. ---- US and Iran digitally sign MOU to end war as Trump warns he'll resume bombing if talks fail US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian have digitally signed a fourteen-point memorandum of understanding (諒解備忘錄) to end the war between the United States, Israel and Iran. The deal calls for an immediate ceasefire (停火), the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the lifting of sanctions (制裁) on Iranian oil exports, but President Trump has warned the agreement is not final and the US would resume military action if further talks fail. A further round of negotiations is due to begin in Switzerland on Friday, with those talks expected to conclude within sixty days. Kate Fisher has more from Washington. That was Kate Fisher in Washington. ---- UN Warns of Acute Hunger Across Global Hotspots The United Nations' food agencies warn that acute hunger (嚴重飢餓) is set to worsen across 13 global hot spots in the coming months, calling for urgent action. Conflict, funding shortages, and climate shocks are pushing millions closer to famine (飢荒). A new joint report from the Food and Agriculture Organization and the World Food Program highlights that conditions are expected to deteriorate between June and November 2026. Around 266 million people already face high levels of acute food insecurity (糧食不安全). The report says "Sudan, South Sudan, Yemen, and Palestine" remain the countries of greatest concern. Nigeria and Somalia have been newly added to that category as conditions worsen and famine risks rise. ---- UK Stonehenge "Prototype" Discovered Archaeologists (考古學家) say they have discovered a structure near Stonehenge that may have served as a “prototype” (原型) for the monument. A team from Wessex Archaeology says the structure, found near Bulford, predates Stonehenge by around 500 years. It consisted of two wooden poles aligned with the sun during solstices (至日). The site also revealed pottery, animal bones, and a rare knife, suggesting it was a focus for religious gatherings. The discovery was made as part of work for the British defense ministry. Stonehenge remains a symbol of British culture and a major tourist attraction. ---- That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

La salinización de los suelos agrícolas representa una amenaza ambiental destructiva y silenciosa para la producción global de alimentos actual. Este fenómeno afecta directamente a la quinta parte de todas las tierras bajo sistemas de riego tecnificado en el mundo.Regiones agrícolas emblemáticas como el Valle de Mexicali en México el estado de Punyab en la India y el Valle del Nilo en Egipto padecen la acumulación de minerales pesados que esterilizan los campos de cultivo más fértiles del planeta.La evaporación constante generada por el sol extremo en las zonas áridas combinada con una deficiente infraestructura de drenaje provoca un ascenso capilar severo que extrae la concentración salina subterránea depositándola de forma directa sobre la superficie del terreno agrícola.Las decisiones geopolíticas relacionadas con la gestión del agua transfronteriza y la sobreexplotación de acuíferos profundos aceleran la degradación ambiental del suelo. Los productores enfrentan pérdidas financieras monumentales que elevan severamente los costos de cada ciclo productivo en la región.Comprender la dinámica física y química del suelo resulta indispensable para diseñar estrategias de manejo hídrico sustentable que garanticen la seguridad alimentaria. La conservación del recurso terrestre es el verdadero desafío del agro moderno ante la crisis climática global actual.Escucha Agricultura Profesional:https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZuOW2DhD7PK4SM33gtFWy?si=e33021063a114550--Créditos musicales:INTROMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-graham/53License code: 62TIV9S8Q1XCM65WOUTROMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/let-good-times-rollLicense code: KUSUTAITXDLYUTHQ--Fuentes consultadas:Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. (2021). Salt-affected soils: Discover a global threat to food security. FAO.Qadir, M., Quillérou, E., Nangia, V., Murtaza, G., Singh, M., Thomas, R. J., Drechsel, P., & Noble, A. D. (2014). Economics of salt-induced land degradation and restoration. Natural Resources Forum, 38(4), 282-295.Comisión Nacional del Agua. (2020). Actualización de la disponibilidad media anual de agua en el acuífero Valle de Mexicali, Estado de Baja California. Diario Oficial de la Federación.Singh, A. (2018). Soil salinization management for sustainable development: A review. Journal of Environmental Management, 227, 54-68.Ghassemi, F., Jakeman, A. J., & Nix, H. A. (1995). Salinisation of land and water resources: Human causes, extent, management and case studies. CAB International.

En 1971, un agricultor alemán llamado Herbert Bartz llegó al sur de Brasil con una certeza: el suelo se estaba yendo. Cada lluvia se llevaba años de tierra fértil ladera abajo. Su respuesta fue radical: guardó el arado. Así nació, desde la desesperación y no desde un laboratorio, el sistema de siembra directa que hoy protege más suelo que cualquier otra práctica agrícola en el mundo.En este episodio exploramos los orígenes reales de la labranza cero, una revolución que comenzó entre agricultores paraguayos y brasileños en los años 70 y que hoy cubre más de 35 millones de hectáreas solo en Brasil. Una práctica que no llegó de las universidades sino del campo, de productores que no podían permitirse seguir perdiendo lo que tenían debajo de los pies.Explicamos con precisión cómo funciona el sistema: el manejo de rastrojos, las condiciones mínimas para adoptarlo, el control de malezas sin volteo del suelo y por qué los primeros años de transición son los más difíciles. Sin rodeos y sin simplificar.También conectamos la siembra directa con algo que pocos mencionan: su papel en la geopolítica agrícola global. Brasil y Argentina son potencias exportadoras de soya y maíz en parte porque sus suelos no se agotaron. La siembra directa tiene algo que ver con eso, y vale la pena entenderlo.Si produces en México o en cualquier parte de América Latina y todavía no conoces este sistema, este episodio es el punto de partida. Si ya lo conoces, vas a encontrar aquí la historia completa que probablemente nadie te contó.Escucha Agricultura Profesional:https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZuOW2DhD7PK4SM33gtFWy?si=e33021063a114550--Créditos musicales:INTROMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-graham/53License code: 62TIV9S8Q1XCM65WOUTROMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/let-good-times-rollLicense code: KUSUTAITXDLYUTHQ--Fuentes consultadas:Derpsch, R., Friedrich, T., Kassam, A., & Hongwen, L. (2010). "Current status of adoption of no-till farming in the world and some of its main benefits." International Journal of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, 3(1), 1–25. Referencia fundamental sobre la adopción global de la siembra directa y su historia en América del Sur.Landers, J. N. (2007). "Tropical crop-livestock systems in conservation agriculture: The Brazilian experience." FAO, Integrated Crop Management Series. Documento técnico de la FAO que documenta el surgimiento del sistema en Brasil y sus resultados a largo plazo.Bolliger, A., Magid, J., Amado, J. C. T., Neto, F. S., Ribeiro, M. F. S., Calegari, A., & Neergaard, A. (2006). "Taking stock of the Brazilian 'zero-till revolution': A review of landmark research and farmers' practice." Advances in Agronomy, 91, 47–110. Revisión exhaustiva del sistema en Brasil con datos históricos y resultados agronómicos.FAO. (2008). "Investing in sustainable agricultural intensification: The role of conservation agriculture." Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Marco institucional global sobre la labranza de conservación, con capítulo específico sobre América Latina.Scopel, E., Da Silva, F. A. M., Corbeels, M., Affholder, F., & Maraux, F. (2004). "Modelling crop residue mulching effects on water use and production of maize under semi-arid and humid tropical conditions." Agronomie, 24(6–7), 383–395. Base técnica sobre el rol de los rastrojos en la retención de humedad y la protección del suelo en sistemas de labranza cero.

Thousands of years of wine history and culture, covering everything from boiled sea snails to Roman Temples, religious influence to vineyard bombings, we arrive at one of the most emotionally resonant wines on the planet that embody courage and the resiliance of the human spirit.  Resources from this episode: Books:  Chateau Musar: The Story of a Wine Icon, Academie du Vin Library, Keevil, S. (2020)  The Oxford Companion to Wine [5th Edition, Kindle Edition], Harding, J., Robinson, J., Thomas, T. (2023) Wine Grapes: A Complete Guide to 1,368 Vine Varieties, Including Their Origins and Flavours [Kindle Edition], Robinson, J., Harding, J., Vouillamoz, J. (2013) Websites:  Agenda Culturel: Lebanon Wine Map (2020) https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/213dd374/files/uploaded/wineries-map-web.pdf Britannica: Baalbek https://www.britannica.com/place/Baalbeck Britannica: Lebanon https://www.britannica.com/place/Lebanon/Lebanon-in-the-Middle-Ages Britannica: Tyre https://www.britannica.com/place/Tyre Chateau Kefraya: https://chateaukefraya.com/en/kefraya Chateau Ksara: Merwah https://shop.chateauksara.com/product/merwah/ Chateau Musar: https://chateaumusar.com/ Chateau Musar: The Story of a Wine Icon https://chateaumusar.com/chateau-musar-the-story-of-a-wine-icon/ Coteaux du Liban: Obeideh https://www.coteauxduliban.com/wines/obeideh Decanter: Torrid times for winemakers in the Middle East - Decanter speaks to producers in Lebanon and Israel about how their day-to-day life and work has been affected by conflict in the region, Kochan, N. (Updated 9 October 2024) https://www.decanter.com/wine-news/torrid-times-for-winemakers-in-the-middle-east-540466/ Domaine des Tourelles: About the Winery https://www.domainedestourelles.com/pages/a-love-story-since-1868 Eater: We Should All Be Drinking More Lebanese Wine - How an why we tali about it, though needs to change, Berrou, F. (27 April 2021) https://www.eater.com/22369382/lebanese-wine-history-drinking Executive Magazine; Lebanon must learn from New World wines' successes, Kahale, H. (10 October 2019) https://www.executive-magazine.com/special-report/lebanon-must-learn-from-new-world-wines-successes Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO): Lebanon: Agricultural damage and loss assessment on the impact of conflict (2025) https://openknowledge.fao.org/server/api/core/bitstreams/8cc256b6-f2c9-4667-8c5d-f66102ddd6d9/content Food Republic: What is Arak, The Trendy Middle Eastern Liquor? Sands, C. (1 August 2023) https://www.foodrepublic.com/1352851/what-is-arak-trendy-middle-eastern-liquor/ Institut National de la Vigne et du Vin (INVV): http://invv-lb.org/  Lamma: Guide to Lebanese Arak https://www.bylamma.com/arak-guide Libanon Weine: Lebanese Wine Regions Map https://libanonweine.de/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Lebanon-Wine-Regions.jpg L'Orient-LeJour: Les années libanaises de Charles de Gaulle, Goursaud, L. (18 June 2024) https://www.lorientlejour.com/article/1417567/les-annees-libanaises-de-charles-de-gaulle.html L'Orient Today: In the Vineyards of Southern Lebanon and the Bekaa, 'War is not over,' Gemayel, F. & Goursoud, L. (8 September 2025) https://today.lorientlejour.com/article/1476530/in-the-vineyards-of-southern-lebanon-and-the-bekaa-war-is-not-over.html The New Arab: 'Our Identity, Heritage, and History': The Damaged Lebanese wineries reclaiming their legacy after Israel's war, Rayday, R. (4 December 2024) https://www.newarab.com/features/damaged-lebanese-wineries-reclaiming-their-legacy-after-war Organisation International de la Vigne et du Vin (OIV) Lebanon's viniviticultural sector in the spotlight (28 September 2018) https://www.oiv.int/lebanons-vitivinicultural-sector-in-the-spotlight Roman Empire Times: Born in the Purple: The Imperial Color of the Roman Empire, Athanasiou, C. (17 September 2024) https://romanempiretimes.com/born-in-the-purple-imperial-color-roman-empire/ Seven Fifty Daily: Exploring the World of Lebanese Wine - Beyond Chageau Musar, Magrini, C.S. (28 February 2022) https://daily.sevenfifty.com/exploring-the-world-of-lebanese-wine-beyond-chateau-musar/ Union Vinicole du Liban https://www.lebanonwines.com/ World Atlas: All 195 Countries Ranked By Total Area (Smallest To Largest) https://www.worldatlas.com/geography/the-smallest-countries-in-the-world.html#h_3361032045781699280567109   Glass in Session Episodes Referenced in this Episode:   S12E2: Algerian Wine Then and Now https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/algerian-wine-then-now-s12e2 S11E4: Corsican Wine, Grapes, History … and a Grave with Goblets! https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s11e4-corsican-wine-grapes-history-and-a-grave-with-goblets S8E5: Wines of Cyprus, Kings, and Commandaria https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s8e5-wines-of-cyprus-kings-and-commandaria S8E4: Let's Absinthe https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s8e4-lets-absinthe S5E6: Wines of Israel and Giving Thanks https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s5e6-wines-of-israel-and-giving-thanks   Link to my new audiobook narration on audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/B0GZ89935Y/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWU-BK-ACX0-509956&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_509956_pd_us Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session   Glass in Session® is a registered trademark of Vino With Val, LLC. Music: "Write Your Story" by Joystock (Jamendo.com cc_Standard License, Jamendo S.A.)

IFPRI-AMIS Seminar Series | IFPRI Policy Seminar A Narrow Strait, Global Consequences: Hormuz Strait and Fertilizer Markets Co-organized by IFPRI and Agricultural Market Information System (AMIS) April 23, 2026 Fertilizer markets have entered a phase of heightened uncertainty, where geopolitical risks intersect with highly concentrated production, energy dependence, and fragile logistics. These risks are no longer hypothetical. The Strait of Hormuz represents a critical chokepoint for fertilizer trade, with around 35 percent of global urea flows, over one quarter of ammonia trade, just above 20 percent of phosphates, and roughly 45 percent of global sulfur exports transiting the Strait. Ongoing restrictions on maritime traffic through Hormuz underscore its role as a key pressure point in global fertilizer supply chains. Even partial or temporary disruptions can reverberate through markets, while a prolonged or intensified disruption would pose serious challenges for securing adequate nutrient supplies ahead of future cropping seasons. Moreover, even in the event of an easing or reopening, restarting production, logistical normalization, and contract re‑alignment would take time, delaying a full recovery in supply flows. This IFPRI-AMIS seminar looks ahead to assess how fertilizer markets may evolve under these conditions. Drawing on the latest market intelligence and trade analysis, speakers will examine transmission channels from constrained shipping and elevated insurance risks to energy‑driven production costs, price volatility, and regional supply vulnerabilities. The discussion will focus on implications for major importing regions, risks to fertilizer affordability and application decisions, and potential knock‑on effects for agricultural production and food security, as well as policy and market responses to strengthen preparedness in an increasingly uncertain global environment. Opening Remarks Monika Tothova, Senior Economist, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO); Agricultural Market Information System (AMIS) Secretary Landscape of Fertilizer Markets Delphine Leconte-Demarsy, Fertilizer consultant, Agricultural Market Information System (AMIS) Changes in Fertilizer Trade Flows Shawn Arita, Associate Director and Associate Research Professor, Agricultural Risk Policy Center, North Dakota State University (NDSU) Panel Discussion Africa: Maria Wanzala, Director of Policy, African Fertilizer and Agribusiness Partnership (AFAP) Brazil: Joana Colussi, Assistant Professor, Department of Agricultural Economics, Purdue University India: Shalender Singh, Chief Manager, Marketing, Krishak Bharati Cooperative Limited United States: Veronica Nigh, Chief Economist, The Fertilizer Institute Concluding Remarks Joseph Glauber, Research Fellow Emeritus, IFPRI More about this Event: https://www.ifpri.org/event/a-narrow-strait-global-consequences-hormuz-strait-and-fertilizer-markets/ Subscribe IFPRI Insights newsletter and event announcements at www.ifpri.org/content/newsletter-subscription

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Ri‑Karlo Handy. Interview Overview Guest: Ri‑Karlo HandyHost: Rushion McDonaldPodcast: Money Making Conversations MasterclassPrimary Focus: Handy’s role as showrunner/executive producer of Harlem Globetrotters: Secrets of the City His media career spanning 25+ years Representation, legacy, trust, and mentorship in the entertainment industry The mission and impact of the Handy Foundation Purpose of the Interview The interview serves multiple purposes: Promote Harlem Globetrotters: Secrets of the City on aspireTV+ by explaining what makes the series unique within the travel and lifestyle genre. Reposition the Harlem Globetrotters as a cultural, historical, and global brand beyond basketball—especially significant during their 100‑year legacy. Highlight pathways into the entertainment industry, particularly for Black creatives, through mentorship, trust-building, and skills-based training. Showcase Handy’s philosophy on leadership and opportunity, emphasizing responsibility, legacy, and access. Key Themes & Takeaways 1. Redefining the Travel Show Format Secrets of the City goes beyond sightseeing. The show explores how Black people live, connect, and thrive globally, especially through expat communities and diaspora culture. Episodes emphasize how to move through a city, not just visit it—using insider access, cultural context, and lived experience. Takeaway: Travel content is more powerful when rooted in identity, history, and authenticity. 2. Harlem Globetrotters as Cultural Ambassadors Handy frames the Globetrotters as “ambassadors of goodwill”, not just entertainers. They represent joy, diplomacy, and cultural exchange—appearing everywhere from the Vatican to the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization. The show captures their off‑court personalities, maturity, and global influence. Takeaway: The Harlem Globetrotters are a living Black institution with worldwide reach, relevance, and responsibility. 3. Sustaining a 100‑Year Black Brand The Globetrotters predate the NBA and helped globalize basketball. After fading from TV prominence in the 1990s–2000s, a post‑pandemic strategy brought them back into media. Handy sees longevity itself as a lesson—few businesses, especially Black‑owned legacies, endure a century. Takeaway: Longevity comes from reinvention, relevance, and honoring history while adapting to the present. 4. Mastery, Discipline, and Authentic Skill Globetrotter performances are not “fake” or staged. Players must actually make the shots and execute at elite athletic levels. Handy compares their mindset to elite athletes like Steph Curry—hours of practice for moments of excellence. Takeaway: Entertainment still demands real mastery; excellence behind the scenes creates effortless magic on screen. 5. Trust as the Real Currency of Business Handy repeatedly emphasizes trust over talent as the foundation of his career. His progression—from editor to producer to network executive—came from delivering consistently on promises. Relationships, reliability, and integrity enabled him to control projects and earn leadership roles. Takeaway: Skills open doors, but trust keeps them open. 6. Mentorship and the Handy Foundation Handy formalized his long-standing mentorship work into the Handy Foundation (founded 2020). The foundation focuses on post‑production training, an area with limited Black representation. Started with 8 trainees; now has 400+ alumni working on major films and TV shows. The program is now a nationally recognized registered apprenticeship with the California Film Commission. Takeaway: Access—not just ambition—is the missing link for many aspiring creatives. Notable Quotes “Our business is less about skills and creativity and more about trust.” “A lot of times the first opportunity is the hardest one to get.” “They’re not pretending to make the basketball. You’ve actually got to make the shot.” “There aren’t a lot of Black folks in post‑production because they don’t get the opportunity to learn those skills.” “How many Black businesses can we say are 100 years old?” “They are ambassadors of goodwill. You’ve got to be a good person to be a Globetrotter.” #SHMS #BEST #STRAWSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Ri‑Karlo Handy. Interview Overview Guest: Ri‑Karlo HandyHost: Rushion McDonaldPodcast: Money Making Conversations MasterclassPrimary Focus: Handy’s role as showrunner/executive producer of Harlem Globetrotters: Secrets of the City His media career spanning 25+ years Representation, legacy, trust, and mentorship in the entertainment industry The mission and impact of the Handy Foundation Purpose of the Interview The interview serves multiple purposes: Promote Harlem Globetrotters: Secrets of the City on aspireTV+ by explaining what makes the series unique within the travel and lifestyle genre. Reposition the Harlem Globetrotters as a cultural, historical, and global brand beyond basketball—especially significant during their 100‑year legacy. Highlight pathways into the entertainment industry, particularly for Black creatives, through mentorship, trust-building, and skills-based training. Showcase Handy’s philosophy on leadership and opportunity, emphasizing responsibility, legacy, and access. Key Themes & Takeaways 1. Redefining the Travel Show Format Secrets of the City goes beyond sightseeing. The show explores how Black people live, connect, and thrive globally, especially through expat communities and diaspora culture. Episodes emphasize how to move through a city, not just visit it—using insider access, cultural context, and lived experience. Takeaway: Travel content is more powerful when rooted in identity, history, and authenticity. 2. Harlem Globetrotters as Cultural Ambassadors Handy frames the Globetrotters as “ambassadors of goodwill”, not just entertainers. They represent joy, diplomacy, and cultural exchange—appearing everywhere from the Vatican to the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization. The show captures their off‑court personalities, maturity, and global influence. Takeaway: The Harlem Globetrotters are a living Black institution with worldwide reach, relevance, and responsibility. 3. Sustaining a 100‑Year Black Brand The Globetrotters predate the NBA and helped globalize basketball. After fading from TV prominence in the 1990s–2000s, a post‑pandemic strategy brought them back into media. Handy sees longevity itself as a lesson—few businesses, especially Black‑owned legacies, endure a century. Takeaway: Longevity comes from reinvention, relevance, and honoring history while adapting to the present. 4. Mastery, Discipline, and Authentic Skill Globetrotter performances are not “fake” or staged. Players must actually make the shots and execute at elite athletic levels. Handy compares their mindset to elite athletes like Steph Curry—hours of practice for moments of excellence. Takeaway: Entertainment still demands real mastery; excellence behind the scenes creates effortless magic on screen. 5. Trust as the Real Currency of Business Handy repeatedly emphasizes trust over talent as the foundation of his career. His progression—from editor to producer to network executive—came from delivering consistently on promises. Relationships, reliability, and integrity enabled him to control projects and earn leadership roles. Takeaway: Skills open doors, but trust keeps them open. 6. Mentorship and the Handy Foundation Handy formalized his long-standing mentorship work into the Handy Foundation (founded 2020). The foundation focuses on post‑production training, an area with limited Black representation. Started with 8 trainees; now has 400+ alumni working on major films and TV shows. The program is now a nationally recognized registered apprenticeship with the California Film Commission. Takeaway: Access—not just ambition—is the missing link for many aspiring creatives. Notable Quotes “Our business is less about skills and creativity and more about trust.” “A lot of times the first opportunity is the hardest one to get.” “They’re not pretending to make the basketball. You’ve actually got to make the shot.” “There aren’t a lot of Black folks in post‑production because they don’t get the opportunity to learn those skills.” “How many Black businesses can we say are 100 years old?” “They are ambassadors of goodwill. You’ve got to be a good person to be a Globetrotter.” #SHMS #BEST #STRAWSteve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During the spring, farmers around the globe work to get the seeds and enough fertilizer in the ground to maintain the growing season. If that doesn't happen, food prices spike and farmers could face lower crop yields. That is very much at risk of happening right now because of the Strait of Hormuz's closure. About a third of the world's seaborne fertilizer goes through the strait and prices have skyrocketed. The UN's Food and Agriculture Organization warns that this could lead to a global food catastrophe. Marcia Brown covers food and agriculture for Politico. She's here to explain. For transcripts of Front Burner, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts

Although the fragile ceasefire between Iran and the United States still holds, shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains heavily disrupted, driving up fuel and fertiliser costs and leaving farmers in many parts of the world facing higher prices just as they head into the planting season. What does that mean for the price of food in your shopping basket? Sam Fenwick hears from Maximo Torero, chief economist at the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization. Also, the ceasefire was meant to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most important shipping routes in the world. What does it mean for the seafarers trapped in the Persian Gulf?(Photo: A farm worker sprays fertilizer on a paddy field, in Malaysia on 01 Apr 2026. Conflict in the Middle East has driven up energy prices, raising the cost of transport, fertilizers, and food production. Credit: Photo by Fazry Ismail/EPA/Shutterstock).

Farmers in Turkana Kenya face an existential crisis.肯尼亚图尔卡纳的农民面临着生存危机。For much of the past year out-of-control swarms of locusts have rampaged through this impoverished region,过去一年的大部分时间里，失控的蝗虫群在这片贫困地区肆虐，啃食大片庄稼，eating fields of crops and leaving little to sell or feed the farm animals.几乎没留下什么可以出售或喂养家畜的东西。Our elders talked about desert locusts, but this is the first time I've seen them.我们的长辈们谈论过沙漠蝗虫，但这是我第一次见到它们。A mother of seven Anna Amurai says locusts deprive animals of the food they need to produce the milk she serves to her family.七个孩子的母亲Anna Amurai说，蝗虫夺走了牲畜产奶所需的食物，而她正是用这些奶来供养家人的。It takes several days and we add water to the milk to make enough for the children.有好几天，我们在牛奶里加水，才够孩子们喝。Locusts have so far eaten as much as 20 percent of the crops in this region,截至目前，蝗虫已吃掉该地区多达20%的农作物，prompting the UN Food and Agriculture Organization to train local youth to monitor and report on locust migrations.促使联合国粮食及农业组织培训当地青年监测和汇报蝗虫的迁徙情况。Pastor and local livestock organization member Moses Areng cautiously puts hope in faith.牧师和当地家畜组织成员Moses Areng谨慎地将希望寄托于信仰。I know if the desert locusts disappear, and God gives us a little bit of rain, the pasture will return.如果沙漠蝗虫消失了，上天再降下一点雨水，牧场就会恢复生机。But if it doesn't rain for a month and the hoppers finish the pasture, the livestock will suffer and die from hunger and disease.但如果一个月不下雨，蝗虫吃光牧场，牲畜就会受苦受难，死于饥饿和疾病。Local agriculture officials say farmers alone cannot solve the locust infestation.当地农业官员说，仅靠农民无法解决蝗灾问题。They're calling for aid from the government and non-profit groups.他们呼吁政府和非营利组织提供援助。If more isn't done fast, experts say the people in East Africa could face food insecurity by December. 专家说，如果不尽快采取更多措施，东非人民将在十二月面临粮食短缺问题。

In this episode, we sit down with David Laborde, Director of the Agrifood Economics and Policy Division at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.  David shares his journey as a trade economist and how it has shaped his approach to today's agrifood systems. We discuss the role of trade in food security and the true cost of the food we consume.  We also dive into the art of policymaking in complex systems, from balancing competing priorities to managing unintended consequences to navigate difficult tradeoffs.  0:57 How Does a Trade Economist End Up at FAO?  6:14 How Does Trade Affect Food Security and Nutrition?  8:45 Is Local Food Actually Better?  11:57 Does Trade Make You Vulnerable?  17:53 Does Trade Keep Peace?  24:28 Are We Giving Away Our Resources?  33:14 What Is the True Cost of Food?  36:43 Can Subsidies Fix Agrifood Systems?  44:43 On Navigating Complex Tradeoffs  50:13 Towards a Global Social Contract 

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Ri‑Karlo Handy. Interview Overview Guest: Ri‑Karlo HandyHost: Rushion McDonaldPodcast: Money Making Conversations MasterclassPrimary Focus: Handy’s role as showrunner/executive producer of Harlem Globetrotters: Secrets of the City His media career spanning 25+ years Representation, legacy, trust, and mentorship in the entertainment industry The mission and impact of the Handy Foundation Purpose of the Interview The interview serves multiple purposes: Promote Harlem Globetrotters: Secrets of the City on aspireTV+ by explaining what makes the series unique within the travel and lifestyle genre. Reposition the Harlem Globetrotters as a cultural, historical, and global brand beyond basketball—especially significant during their 100‑year legacy. Highlight pathways into the entertainment industry, particularly for Black creatives, through mentorship, trust-building, and skills-based training. Showcase Handy’s philosophy on leadership and opportunity, emphasizing responsibility, legacy, and access. Key Themes & Takeaways 1. Redefining the Travel Show Format Secrets of the City goes beyond sightseeing. The show explores how Black people live, connect, and thrive globally, especially through expat communities and diaspora culture. Episodes emphasize how to move through a city, not just visit it—using insider access, cultural context, and lived experience. Takeaway: Travel content is more powerful when rooted in identity, history, and authenticity. 2. Harlem Globetrotters as Cultural Ambassadors Handy frames the Globetrotters as “ambassadors of goodwill”, not just entertainers. They represent joy, diplomacy, and cultural exchange—appearing everywhere from the Vatican to the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization. The show captures their off‑court personalities, maturity, and global influence. Takeaway: The Harlem Globetrotters are a living Black institution with worldwide reach, relevance, and responsibility. 3. Sustaining a 100‑Year Black Brand The Globetrotters predate the NBA and helped globalize basketball. After fading from TV prominence in the 1990s–2000s, a post‑pandemic strategy brought them back into media. Handy sees longevity itself as a lesson—few businesses, especially Black‑owned legacies, endure a century. Takeaway: Longevity comes from reinvention, relevance, and honoring history while adapting to the present. 4. Mastery, Discipline, and Authentic Skill Globetrotter performances are not “fake” or staged. Players must actually make the shots and execute at elite athletic levels. Handy compares their mindset to elite athletes like Steph Curry—hours of practice for moments of excellence. Takeaway: Entertainment still demands real mastery; excellence behind the scenes creates effortless magic on screen. 5. Trust as the Real Currency of Business Handy repeatedly emphasizes trust over talent as the foundation of his career. His progression—from editor to producer to network executive—came from delivering consistently on promises. Relationships, reliability, and integrity enabled him to control projects and earn leadership roles. Takeaway: Skills open doors, but trust keeps them open. 6. Mentorship and the Handy Foundation Handy formalized his long-standing mentorship work into the Handy Foundation (founded 2020). The foundation focuses on post‑production training, an area with limited Black representation. Started with 8 trainees; now has 400+ alumni working on major films and TV shows. The program is now a nationally recognized registered apprenticeship with the California Film Commission. Takeaway: Access—not just ambition—is the missing link for many aspiring creatives. Notable Quotes “Our business is less about skills and creativity and more about trust.” “A lot of times the first opportunity is the hardest one to get.” “They’re not pretending to make the basketball. You’ve actually got to make the shot.” “There aren’t a lot of Black folks in post‑production because they don’t get the opportunity to learn those skills.” “How many Black businesses can we say are 100 years old?” “They are ambassadors of goodwill. You’ve got to be a good person to be a Globetrotter.” #SHMS #BEST #STRAWSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, March 10, 2026, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning. The March World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report is expected to have minimal market impact unless it delivers a surprise. Corn prices may fall below expectations due to rising urea prices. Global food costs are rising, with the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization reporting a 5-month high in February. A strike at the JBS beef plant in Greeley could begin on March 16. Thunderstorms with potential for large hail and tornadoes are forecast for northern Illinois and parts of Oklahoma and Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cattle are one of the most consequential climate problems hiding in plain sight on the dinner table. Livestock are responsible for roughly 14.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions, according to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, and cattle alone account for about 65% of that sector's output. Most of it doesn't come from manure or land use — it comes from inside the cow. Approximately one billion cattle on the planet burp around 3.7 gigatons of CO₂-equivalent emissions annually, more than the aviation and shipping industries combined.A growing number of researchers and companies are focused on a deceptively simple approach: change what a cow eats. A red seaweed called Asparagopsis taxiformis contains bromoform, a compound that blocks the enzymes used by methane-producing microbes in the rumen. Today's guests didn't learn about this from a graduate seminar. They're high school students, and they built an idea for their first company around it. Every January, I judge a Shark Tank-style competition that caps a month-long entrepreneurship program at the Bush School in Seattle. This year, a pitch by three students stopped me cold. Zara, Ellie, and Kai Aizawa are the co-founders of MooBlue, whose tagline — Cut the burp, keep the beef — got a laugh, but whose business concept is entirely serious. Kai is heading to Haverford College in the fall. Zara and Ellie are still freshmen.MooBlue proposes harvesting Asparagopsis from the Mediterranean, where it is an invasive species currently harming marine ecosystems, processing it into an oil-based feed additive and building a certification and labeling system so consumers can identify beef and dairy products raised using reduced-methane feeds. What struck me wasn't just the idea. It was the depth of the research: from the biochemistry of rumen fermentation to the intellectual property landscape to a two-segment go-to-market strategy targeting large corporate operations and family farms. They covered the competitive white space, the supply chain, the financial incentives for farmers, and the consumer psychology of premium labeling, all with the ease of people who had genuinely internalized what they were talking about.The conversation shows that the internet has exploded ceiling of what a curious teenager can discover. When Zara, Ellie, and Kai needed to understand the biochemistry of enteric fermentation, they found recent, peer-reviewed research. When I was their age, those journals would have been available only at a university library, if they existed at all. Today, a high school freshman in Seattle can find a paper out of, understand the biochemistry well enough to explain it clearly, and build a company around the discovery. That changes what a generation can imagine. And it may change what we can collectively accomplish.You can learn more about the Bush School's entrepreneurship program at bush.edu.Subscribe to Sustainability In Your Ear on iTunesFollow Sustainability In Your Ear on Spreaker, iHeartRadio, or YouTube

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.   Trump calls for Iran “unconditional surrender” as UN warns of spreading crises and attrition of international law and humanitarian principles; Gaza aid stalled, medical evacuations halted amid Iran war chaos; US lost 92,000 jobs last month, dashing expectations of 60,000 new jobs; Global food prices rose in February for first time in 5 months, 41 countries need food aid, according to new UN Food and Agriculture Organization report; Sunday marks Internal Women's Day, with theme “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls”. Women worldwide hold just 64% of legal rights enjoyed by men The post Trump calls for Iran “unconditional surrender” as UN warns of spreading crises; Gaza aid stalled, medical evacuations halted amid Iran war chaos – March 6, 2026 appeared first on KPFA.

In this episode of The Work We Do, we speak with Lauren Phillips, Director of Partnerships and UN Collaboration at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, about why women and youth are central to the transformation of agrifood systems. The conversation draws on FAO's flagship reports to examine women's roles across agrifood systems, persistent gaps in access to land, finance, and opportunities, and why progress remains uneven despite decades of policy reform. We discuss the International Year of the Woman Farmer, youth participation in policymaking and the global challenge of youth unemployment, including why young women are disproportionately affected. The episode also explores the financing gap in agrifood systems and the economic case for investing in women and youth as drivers of inclusive growth, resilience, and food security. Key reports discussed in this episode: -              The Status of Women in Agrifood Systems (2023) https://www.fao.org/documents/card/en/c/cc5343en/ -              The Status of Youth in Agrifood Systems (2025) https://www.fao.org/3/cd5619en/online/cd5619en.html -              The Unjust Climate (2024) https://openknowledge.fao.org/handle/20.500.14283/cc9680en -              Financing Food for a Better Future (2025) https://openknowledge.fao.org/items/e279d507-3ac2-4f0b-a775-9937d97976b8

IFPRI-AMIS Seminar Series | IFPRI Policy Seminar Navigating Risk: Challenges in Agricultural Commodity Shipping and Insurance Markets Co-organized by IFPRI and Agricultural Market Information System (AMIS) February 18, 2026 Shipping is at the heart of global agricultural trade, with more than 80 percent of staple crops and oilseeds moving by sea, yet maritime routes have become increasingly uncertain. Attacks on vessels in strategic corridors, drought‑restricted passages, and sharply rising war‑risk insurance premiums have created levels of exposure not seen in years. Bulk agricultural cargoes are inherently sensitive to handling and transit conditions. Physical vulnerabilities—affecting the cargo or the vessel—can lead to complex, costly claims, with insurers tightening terms as geopolitical and climate‑related risks escalate. Disruptions to bulk shipping affect freight costs, trade balances, and ultimately, the economic stability of import‑dependent countries. Insurance markets, particularly war‑risk underwriting, now exert significant influence over the viability of trade lanes. In some high‑risk corridors, premiums have surged or coverage has become unavailable, threatening trade continuity. This seminar brings together experts from the shipping, insurance, and agricultural economics communities to examine the evolving challenges facing maritime logistics. Speakers will discuss the latest developments in freight costs, insurance markets, war‑risk coverage, cargo‑damage risks, and macro‑market implications to provide clarity on an increasingly complex and volatile risk landscape. Moderator Opening Remarks Monika Tothova, Senior Economist, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO); Agricultural Market Information System (AMIS) Secretary Maritime Logistics (Report) Hidenobu Tokuda, Economic Affairs Officer, Transport Section, Trade Logistics Branch, UNCTAD Insurance & Risk Transfer (Report) Veith Huesmann, Chief Analyst, International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) Panel Discussion The panel will discuss the most critical issues in shipping logistics and insurance, including geopolitical tensions driving war-risk exposures; rising premiums and cost pressures; climate-related losses; and aging fleets, technical failures, cybersecurity threats, and digital vulnerabilities. Panelists will identify the resulting implications for agricultural trade and import-dependent regions in 2026 and beyond. Dmytro Furda, Commercial Director, Tiryaki Agro (Turkiye) Bridget Diakun, Senior Risk and Compliance Analyst, Lloyd's List Intelligence Joseph Glauber, Research Fellow Emeritus, IFPRI Closing Remarks Joseph Glauber, Research Fellow Emeritus, IFPRI More about this Event: https://www.ifpri.org/event/navigating-risk-challenges-in-agricultural-commodity-shipping-and-insurance-markets/ Subscribe IFPRI Insights newsletter and event announcements at www.ifpri.org/content/newsletter-subscription

Transcript [ Music ] Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute. Established by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the World Health Organization, this special Commission develops international food standards, guidelines, and codes of practice to protect consumer health while promoting fair practices in food trade. This past October the Codex Alimentarius Commission celebrated its 80th anniversary. During their last conference, they updated and adopted more than 500 food additive provisions, recommended practices to reduce aflatoxins and established maximum levels for lead in some spices and herbs. Learn more about this Commission by visiting the Food and Agriculture Organization and visiting their official website. Links appear in the printed text of this episode. From Washington State University. I'm Susie Craig. [ Music ] Resources Benedetti, Alessandra. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Codex Alimentarius Commission meets at FAO as Organization marks 80 years of Action on Food Safety (10/11/25). https://www.fao.org/newsroom/detail/codex-alimentarius-commission-meets-at-fao-as-organization-marks-80-years-of-action-on-food-safety/en?utm_medium=email&utm_source=rasa_io&utm_campaign=newsletter. Accessed online 1/9/26. Codex Alimentarius International Food Standards website: https://www.fao.org/fao-who-codexalimentarius. Assessed online 1/9/26. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. FAO-WHO 48th Session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission Adopts New Standards. https://www.fao.org/newsroom/detail/fao-who-48th-session-of-the-codex-alimentarius-commission-adopts-new-standards/en. Accessed online 1/9/26.

In this episode of the Produce Moms Podcast, Lori Taylor and Beth Bechdol discuss the significance of the International Year of the Woman Farmer, highlighting the vital role women play in agriculture globally.

In this first episode of The Work We Do, we speak with Máximo Torero, Chief Economist of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Máximo served as the Director of Markets, Trade and Institutions Division at IFPRI and later as an Executive Director for the World Bank representing several South American countries. The conversation explores how agrifood systems, global markets, financing, and macroeconomic stability are deeply interconnected, and why food security is not only a humanitarian concern but a central pillar of economic and political resilience, promoting national security. Máximo explains how countries can better protect themselves against food crises through smarter investment, early action, and risk-informed policies, and why prevention is far more effective than crisis response. The episode also unpacks the links between hunger, migration, and conflict, and the role international institutions play in stabilizing agrifood systems and reducing systemic risk in an increasingly volatile global environment. Máximo also offers a glimpse into how his upbringing in Peru and his early years as a researcher have shaped his career and worldview.    Follow FAO on social media!  Facebook -   / unfao   Instagram -   / fao   LinkedIn -   / fao   TikTok -   / fao   Twitter -   / fao   Weibo - https://www.weibo.com/unfao © FAO: http://www.fao.org #SDGs #Agenda2030 #GlobalGoals

Policy Seminar | IFPRI Policy Seminar Trading the Crosswinds: Macroeconomic Outlook, Trade Policy Uncertainty, and Agricultural Commodity Markets Co-organized by IFPRI and Agricultural Market Information System (AMIS) November 18, 2025 Prospects for global grain and oilseed production remain broadly favorable, but the agricultural trade environment continues to face significant uncertainties. Trade policy developments—including the potential for retaliatory measures—are reshaping traditional trade flows and creating challenges for market participants. These shifts are occurring alongside broader macroeconomic factors such as currency movements, rising energy prices, and demand fluctuations, all of which add complexity to global supply chains. Join us for this seminar featuring the World Bank's latest Commodity Market Outlook, which will offer insights into the macroeconomic drivers influencing agricultural trade and price dynamics. It will include an update on short-term market fundamentals for wheat, maize, and soybeans, highlighting key developments and potential risks. Industry representatives and traders from various regions will also share how they are responding to uncertainty through risk management strategies, adjustments, and other adaptations to the evolving trade landscape. Opening Remarks Monika Tothova, Senior Economist, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO); Agricultural Market Information System (AMIS) Secretary Macroeconomic Outlook Shaping Agricultural Trade and Prices John Baffes, Senior Agriculture Economist, Development Economics Prospects Group, World Bank Summary of Short-term Developments on Wheat, Maize, and Soybean Markets Alexander Karavaytsev, Senior Economist, International Grains Council Panel Discussion Moderated by Monika Tothova, Senior Economist, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO); Agricultural Market Information System (AMIS) Secretary and Valeria Piñeiro, Regional Representative for Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), IFPRI Scott Gerlt, Chief Economist, American Soybean Association (ASA) Dmytro Furda, Commercial Director, Tiryaki Agro (Turkiye) Raphael Blanc Vieira, Commercial Director, Agribrasil Ole Houe, Chair, Grain Trade Australia Closing Remarks Valeria Piñeiro, Regional Representative for Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), IFPRI More about this Event: https://www.ifpri.org/event/trading-the-crosswinds-macroeconomic-outlook-trade-policy-uncertainty-and-agricultural-commodity-markets/ Subscribe IFPRI Insights newsletter and event announcements at www.ifpri.org/content/newsletter-subscription

PHPod host Jack Mellom talks with Ashlyn Anderson, who has her master's in public health nutrition and is currently an intern at the Food and Agriculture Organization. They discuss global food systems, agriculture, public health, and how getting involved in one means getting involved in all.

This episode of Food Talk features two conversations from Food Tank's recent Summit in Phoenix, Arizona to uplift the partnerships that will help us eat for health while supporting the wellbeing of farmers and the planet. First Crystal FitzSimons, President of the Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) talks about human impact of the policies threatening food and nutrition security as well as the bright spots we shouldn't overlook in a conversation moderated by Kathleen Merrigan, Executive Director of the Arizona State University Swette Center for Sustainable Food Systems. Then Michel Nischan, a Chef and the Founder and Executive Chair of Wholesome Wave, sits down with Clara Migoya, the Agriculture and Water Reporter at The Arizona Republic, for a conversation about filling the gaps left by federal funding cuts and finding common ground to improve food and farming systems. This event was held in partnership with the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization, the Arizona State University Swette Center for Sustainable Food Systems, and the Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation. While you're listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

IFPRI-AMIS Seminar Series | IFPRI Policy Seminar Navigating the Food Security Nexus: Commodity Prices, Inflation, and Exchange Rates Co-organized by IFPRI and Agricultural Market Information System (AMIS) October 21, 2025 Join us for a seminar exploring the complex interplay between global food commodity prices and domestic food price inflation, and the implications for food security. Drawing on recent analytical work and market monitoring, the session will examine how international price movements transmit through domestic markets, often exacerbated by exchange rate fluctuations and macroeconomic volatility. Fluctuations in exchange rates pose an additional and compounding challenge in how global food commodity prices affect domestic markets. Even when international commodity prices level off, a depreciating currency can still lead to higher local food prices, especially in countries that rely heavily on imports. We will examine why food inflation has disproportionately affected low-income countries—where currency depreciation has amplified the impact of rising global prices, pushing nutritious diets further out of reach for vulnerable populations. The discussion will also highlight how broader macroeconomic conditions, including labor costs and profit margins, have intensified price pressures beyond what commodity shocks alone can explain. Insights from recent studies will shed light on the speed and asymmetry of price transmission, the role of trade integration, and the implications for food security and nutrition. We will also discuss policy responses and market transparency mechanisms—such as AMIS—that can help mitigate volatility and improve resilience. Moderator Opening Remarks Monika Tothova, Senior Economist, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO); Agricultural Market Information System (AMIS) Secretary Presentation: Addressing high food price inflation for food security and nutrition David Laborde, Director, Agrifood Economics and Policy Division, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Panel Discussion Moderated by Monika Tothova, Senior Economist, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO); Agricultural Market Information System (AMIS) Secretary and Joseph Glauber, Research Fellow Emeritus, IFPRI Helia Costa, Economist, Structural Policy and Research Division of the Economics Department, Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Fabio Santeramo, Associate Professor, Department of Agricultural Sciences, Food, Resource Economics and Engineering, University of Foggia Michael Adjemian, Professor, Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics, University of Georgia Karl Pauw, Senior Research Fellow, IFPRI Closing Remarks Joseph Glauber, Research Fellow Emeritus, IFPRI More about this Event: https://www.ifpri.org/event/navigating-the-food-security-nexus-commodity-prices-inflation-and-exchange-rates/ Subscribe IFPRI Insights newsletter and event announcements at www.ifpri.org/content/newsletter-subscription

This year, World Food Day falls on 16 October, a day that marks the founding of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization back in 1945. Last year, we partnered with RCL to make a difference, and this year, we're taking it even bigger and better. Find out exactly how you can get involved on ecr.co.za and help make a real impact in the fight against hunger – and get amazing socks and a T-Shirt for yourself or your company. World Food Day starts here, with you! Webpage

What do Yorkshire beaches, Sierra Leone's new food strategy, and New York City school lunches have in common? For Corinna Hawkes, they all shaped her journey toward understanding how systems shape food. In this episode, we trace her path from a childhood fascination with shifting sands to her current role at the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization. Along the way, we ask: what does it actually mean to ‘take a systems approach' to food? What type of leadership skills are needed to fix food systems today? And why do the best solutions sometimes require slowing down, not speeding up?For more info, transcript and resources, visit: https://tabledebates.org/podcast/episode88Read the report: Transforming food and agriculture through a systems approach (FAO, 2025)Want to share your reflections on the episode? Send us an email or voice memo to podcast@tabledebates.orgGuestCorinna Hawkes, Director of Agrifood Systems and Food Safety at FAOEpisode hosted, edited and produced by Matthew Kessler. Music by Blue dot sessions.

On Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg, Dani speaks with Maximo Torero, Chief Economist for the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization. They discuss what the latest numbers reveal about progress on food and nutrition security in the world, why food price inflation is outpacing global inflation, and the opportunities food and agriculture systems offer youth—along with the policies that can help them unlock this potential. Plus, hear about the first human case of a flesh-eating parasite detected in the United States and why it matters for farmers, a key deforestation agreement that's under threat in Brazil, Nigeria's malnutrition crisis, and the economic damage caused by the Trump-Vance Administration's deportation efforts.  While you're listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

Famine was officially confirmed in Gaza City by the United Nations on Friday using an internationally recognised system known as the 'Integrated Food Security Phase Classification'. To discuss this Rein Paulsen Director of the Office of Emergencies and Resilience, at the UN Food and Agriculture Organization.

Support YDS on Patreon!This week, Zoë and Kylee tackle the carnivore diet, the internet's most extreme eating trend. From raw liver smoothies at Erewhon to shirtless influencers promising that “meat heals everything,” the carnivore diet has exploded in popularity. But what really happens when you cut out all plants and live on ribeye steaks, bacon, and bone broth?We explore the strange history of meat-only diets, from 1920s Bellevue experiments to modern influencers like Shawn Baker and Paul Saladino. We unpack the claims about plant “toxins,” the allure of ketosis, and why athletes, especially women, need carbs for performance, recovery, and hormone health. And we dig into the environmental cost of ribeye-heavy eating, why beef is one of the most resource-intensive foods on the planet, and how climate denial often gets wrapped into carnivore culture.So should you go full T-Rex? Probably not. But understanding the hype—and the risks—shows why restrictive food fads keep spreading, and why carbs are still essential for endurance athletes and long-term health.Support the ShowEternal – To check out Foundations, use the promo code YDS for 10% a one year membership.Tailwind Nutrition offers science–backed endurance fuel that actually works. Try our favorite, Blueberry Lemonade Endurance Fuel - Get 20% off your first order with code YOURDIET20Janji – Adventure-ready running gear with pockets that actually work. Use code YDS for 10% off your order.Microcosm Coaching – Human-first, athlete-centered coaching for every runner, from 5K to 100 miles and beyond.REFERENCESBurke, L. M., Ross, M. L., Garvican-Lewis, L. A., Welvaert, M., Heikura, I. A., Forbes, S. G., ... & Hawley, J. A. (2017). Low carbohydrate, high fat diet impairs exercise economy and negates the performance benefit from intensified training in elite race walkers. The Journal of Physiology, 595(9), 2785–2807. https://doi.org/10.1113/JP273230Cordain, L., Eaton, S. B., Sebastian, A., Mann, N., Lindeberg, S., Watkins, B. A., ... & Brand-Miller, J. (2005). Origins and evolution of the Western diet: Health implications for the 21st century. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 81(2), 341–354. https://doi.org/10.1093/ajcn.81.2.341Hall, K. D., & Guo, J. (2017). Obesity energetics: Body weight regulation and the effects of diet composition. Gastroenterology, 152(7), 1718–1727. https://doi.org/10.1053/j.gastro.2017.01.052Jönsson, T., Granfeldt, Y., Lindeberg, S., & Hallberg, A. C. (2009). Subjective satiety and other experiences of a Paleolithic diet compared to a diabetes diet in patients with type 2 diabetes. Nutrition Journal, 8(1), 35. https://doi.org/10.1186/1475-2891-8-35Lerner, R. (1930). Adventures in diet. Harper's Monthly Magazine, 161(962), 509–518.Micha, R., Michas, G., & Mozaffarian, D. (2012). Unprocessed red and processed meats and risk of coronary artery disease and type 2 diabetes: An updated review of the evidence. Current Atherosclerosis Reports, 14(6), 515–524. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11883-012-0282-8O'Hearn, A., Tro, K., & Naiman, D. (2021). Clinical experience of medical doctors with a carnivore diet. Current Developments in Nutrition, 5(Supplement_2), 393. https://doi.org/10.1093/cdn/nzab044_067Stefansson, V. (1946). Not by bread alone. New York, NY: Macmillan.UN Food and Agriculture Organization. (2013). Tackling climate change through livestock: A global assessment of emissions and mitigation opportunities. Rome: FAO.Zhang, Y., Pan, X. F., Chen, J., Xia, L., Cao, A., Zhang, Y., ... & Pan, A. (2021). Associations of red meat, processed meat, and poultry consumption with risk of colorectal cancer: A prospective cohort study of 0.5 million Chinese adults. International Journal of Cancer, 149(5), 979–989. https://doi.org/10.1002/ijc.33694

Some 1.3 million people displaced. 5.7 million people not getting enough food. How do you even begin to conceive of the magnitude of Haiti's crisis, borne from years of political insecurity, gang violence and climate shocks? And how do you begin to feed the country?For Pierre Vauthier, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Representative in Haiti, hope lies in smaller, locally-driven solutions which empower communities to take control of their own food production.  A school feeding programme, for example, which instead of financing imported food, uses funds to expand the capacities of local farmers, not only feeds children but also generates rural self-sufficiency.UN News' Naima Sawaya spoke with Mr. Vauthier to learn more about FAO's work in Haiti and why he remains hopeful for Haiti's future.  

At least 30,000 of the 350,000 known plant species on our planet are edible, according to the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization, but only 170 species of plant are cultivated for food on a large scale. As climate change affects plant yields and disease threatens some of our most popular crops (bananas, we're looking at you), scientists say we need to explore so-called “forgotten foods” to diversify the crops we grow. But what are they — and what are some of the opportunities and challenges of growing them at scale?BBC Climate and Science correspondent Georgina Rannard explains why food security is such an important issue - and the solutions scientists are finding to tackle this. Kew Gardens ethnobotanist Philippa Ryan, from the UK, tells us about some examples of forgotten foods. And BBC Africa business correspondent Jewel Kiriungi explains why seed sharing - a practice to help preserve crop diversity - is banned in Kenya.Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworld Email: whatintheworld@bbc.co.uk WhatsApp: +44 330 12 33 22 6 Presenter: Hannah Gelbart Producers: Chelsea Coates and Julia Ross-Roy Video Journalist: Baldeep Chahal Editor: Verity Wilde

Maximo Torero is the Chief Economist at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) for the United Nations. The FAO is a highly specialised branch of the United Nations dedicated to defeating world hunger and the causes of food insecurity to ensure all people have access to safe and nutritious food. In this episode, Maximo lays out the main takeaways from the 2025 State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) report. He addresses global hunger trends, highlighting improvements in Asia and Latin America following successful policy changes, and discusses the ongoing challenges in Africa, as well as the impact of inflation on vulnerable populations worldwide. Resources and links: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations website Maximo Torero’s website Maximo Torero on X Maximo Torero on LinkedIn Connect: Future Fork podcast website Paul Newnham on Instagram Paul Newnham on X Paul Newnham on LinkedIn Disruptive Consulting Solutions website SDG2 Advocacy Hub website SDG2 Advocacy Hub on X SDG2 Advocacy Hub on Facebook SDG2 Advocacy Hub on LinkedIn This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

Collective action can take many forms – cooperatives, for example. But for the millions of youth engaged in agrifood systems, sometimes Instagram or TikTok is more effective.Of the 1.3 billion people aged 15 to 24, 44 per cent rely on agrifood systems for employment. But their unique challenges are not always represented, and their voices are not always heard. This is why collective action is so important. A recent report on youth in agrifood systems went further than just encouraging collective action – it actually consulted youth stakeholders in the editing of the report, as Lauren Phillips, a deputy director at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), told UN News's Naima Sawaya – as the UN's top political forum on sustainable development continues. 

When young South Sudanese have guns, which they do, and are raiding other people's cattle and produce for their livelihood, which they are, how do you get them to lay down their guns? The answer is an alternative form of income, another livelihood.  And the path to income is cooperatives according to the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).Cooperatives, economic organizations in which work and risk are shared by members, are forming in more and more corners of South Sudan.  They are an acknowledgement that it is easier to surmount livelihood challenges, specifically food insecurity and climate crises, together as a community as opposed to alone as individuals.  But they may be more than just a path towards economic empowerment, they may also bring peace and security to the world's youngest nation.  Ahead of the International Day of Cooperatives, which is marked annually on 5 July, UN News' Naima Sawaya sat down with FAO's Louis Bagare, who's based in South Sudan, and began by asking him to explain what role cooperatives play there.  

[SciDev.Net] Millions of people parts of Africa are facing record levels of hunger, the UN World Food Programme has warned. Yet at the same time, the region is rapidly losing forests, one of its most valuable food sources.According to the Food and Agriculture Organization, the rate of forest loss in Africa has been increasing steadily over the last three decades, with 3.94 million hectares lost between 2010 and 2020. These forests are not just biodiversity hotspots, they are vital to the survival of millions of people who rely on them for wild foods, medicine, fuel, and income.The result is a vicious cycle. As food insecurity grows, people turn to forests for survival, increasing deforestation. But as these forests disappear, so too does a critical safety net that could help communities cope with hunger and climate shocks.In this episode of Africa Science Focus, reporter Michael Kaloki investigates why protecting forests is essential for food security across the continent.Laura Mukhwana, coordinator of the Global Landscapes Forum in Nairobi, Kenya, explains that forests play a direct role in local food systems. She also warns that forest conservation won't work without better communication between researchers and the communities who depend on these resources.Richard Sufo, a Cameroonian scientist at the Center for International Forestry Research and World Agroforestry, points to traditional agroforestry systems, where trees and crops grow together, as a powerful, homegrown solution. He says it is important to integrate traditional knowledge with modern science to protect forests and build resilient food systems.In Uganda, Joel Ngobi is putting these ideas into action. Through the School Food Forest Initiative, he combines indigenous knowledge with modern science to improve student nutrition and teach sustainable land management. His model empowers communities to grow their own food while conserving the land.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This podcast was supported by the Science Granting Councils Initiative which aims to strengthen the institutional capacities of 18 public science funding agencies in Sub-Saharan Africa.Africa Science Focus is produced by SciDev.Net and distributed in association with your local radio stationThis piece was produced by SciDev.Net's Sub-Saharan Africa English desk. Do you have any comments, questions or feedback about our podcast episodes? Let us know at podcast@scidev.net

On the next Dr. Osborne's Zone, we're talking all about protein!  #protein is a hot topic when it comes to food. It often gets associated with high level athletes or praised by those looking to lose weight. On the other end of the spectrum, it often gets vilified by some who advocate for strict plant-based diets.But the reality is, protein is absolutely essential for human health, and it is estimated that a large portion of the population are deficient. In fact, The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations estimated that approximately one billion people worldwide have inadequate protein intake which contributes to impaired growth and suboptimal health. The truth is, protein deficiency isn't a condition confined only to third world countries. It is becoming increasingly common among the general population. This is due in part to an increase in processed, nutrient-devoid food that consists primarily of refined carbohydrates and fills a large portion of calories for the day. But it is also due to an increase in certain disease conditions that impair the body's ability to absorb protein. Supplements #discussed #proteinpowder  in this video:Ultra Pure Protein - https://www.glutenfreesociety.org/shop/health-focus/daily-wellness/ultra-pure-protein-chocolate/Ultra Collagen - https://www.glutenfreesociety.org/shop/supplements/general-health/ultra-collagen/Ultra Aminos - https://www.glutenfreesociety.org/shop/supplements/general-health/ultra-aminos/Autoimmune Healing Masterclass:  https://youtu.be/PpZhLQXp__gGluten Sensitive?  Take the quiz & Join Our Community ▶https://www.glutenfreesociety.org/gluten-sensitivity-intolerance-self-test/Get my quick start guide on going gluten free: https://www.glutenfreesociety.org/how-to-go-gluten-free/Nutritional Crash Courses Playlist: https://www.glutenfreesociety.org/nutritionGet Gluten Free Supplements: https://www.glutenfreesociety.org/shop-home/No Grain No Pain the Book: https://www.glutenfreesociety.org/NoGrainNoPainGlutenology Masterclass (Ultimate Guide): https://glutenology.net/registrationTo connect with Dr. Osborne visit:On the web: https://drpeterosborne.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoctorPeterOsborne/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/docosborne/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drosborneTwitter: https://twitter.com/glutenologyRumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-3908832Podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-osbornes-zone/id1706389688?uo=4Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Zdf07GgpRAVwlSsYvirXTAmazon Music/Audible: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/20d71b2e-3554-4569-9d5b-4259785cdc94Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc3ByZWFrZXIuY29tL3Nob3cvNTkwNjcwNC9lcGlzb2Rlcy9mZWVkiHeart Radio: https://iheart.com/podcast/119388846*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This video is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. It is strictly intended for educational purposes only.  Additionally, this information is not intended to replace the advice of your physician. Dr. Peter Osborne is one of the most sought after alternative and nutritional experts in the world. A Diplomate with the American Clinical Board of Nutrition, a graduate of Texas Chiropractic College, and a doctor of pastoral science, Dr. Osborne is one of the world's leading authorities on gluten, nutrition, and natural health.   He is the founder GlutenFreeSociety.org, one of the world's largest informational sites on gluten sensitivity.  In addition, he is the author of the best selling book, No Grain No Pain, published by Touchstone (Simon & Schuster).  His work has been featured by PBS, Netflix, Amazon, Fox, and many other nationally recognized outlets.  For more information, visit us at https://www.glutenfreesociety.org/  or call 281-903-7527

Use code YDSAMPLE for a free snack pack from Skratch Labs!Support us on Patreon!Is organic food actually healthier—or just more expensive? This week on Your Diet Sucks, Zoë and Kylee break down the real science behind organic food, including what “organic” really means for produce, meat, and packaged snacks. We cover nutrition claims, pesticide exposure, antioxidant levels, and whether organic food impacts inflammation, gut health, or performance. We also dive into the environmental trade-offs of organic farming, the high cost of certification, and why that $19 strawberry feels morally superior. Plus: the truth behind the Dirty Dozen list, who really benefits from organic labels, and how to make food choices that work for your body and your budget.Big thanks to Microcosm Coaching for supporting the pod! We coach humans, not just athletes. Reach out for a free consultation and meet someone who's genuinely on your team.ReferencesBaranski, M., Średnicka-Tober, D., Volakakis, N., Seal, C., Sanderson, R., Stewart, G. B., ... & Leifert, C. (2014). Higher antioxidant and lower cadmium concentrations and lower incidence of pesticide residues in organically grown crops: A systematic literature review and meta-analyses. British Journal of Nutrition, 112(5), 794–811. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0007114514001366Średnicka-Tober, D., Baranski, M., Seal, C., Sanderson, R., Benbrook, C., Steinshamn, H., ... & Leifert, C. (2016). Composition differences between organic and conventional meat: a systematic literature review and meta-analysis. British Journal of Nutrition, 115(6), 994–1011. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0007114515005073Seufert, V., Ramankutty, N., & Foley, J. A. (2012). Comparing the yields of organic and conventional agriculture. Nature, 485(7397), 229–232. https://doi.org/10.1038/nature11069Smith-Spangler, C., Brandeau, M. L., Hunter, G. E., Bavinger, J. C., Pearson, M., Eschbach, P. J., ... & Bravata, D. M. (2012). Are organic foods safer or healthier than conventional alternatives? A systematic review. Annals of Internal Medicine, 157(5), 348–366. https://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-157-5-201209040-00007Tuomisto, H. L., Hodge, I. D., Riordan, P., & Macdonald, D. W. (2012). Does organic farming reduce environmental impacts? – A meta-analysis of European research. Journal of Environmental Management, 112, 309–320. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2012.08.018Clark, M., & Tilman, D. (2017). Comparative analysis of environmental impacts of agricultural production systems, agricultural input efficiency, and food choice. Environmental Research Letters, 12(6), 064016. https://doi.org/10.1088/1748-9326/aa6cd5Kniss, A. R., Savage, S. D., & Jabbour, R. (2016). Commercial crop yields reveal strengths and weaknesses for organic agriculture in the United States. PLoS ONE, 11(8), e0161673. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0161673

On Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg, Dani speaks with Will Masters, a Professor in the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, with a secondary appointment in Tufts University's Department of Economics. They talk about U.S. tariffs on imported goods, how measuring the cost of a healthy diet can drive policy change, and the frustrating setback the world is seeing in efforts to advance global food and nutrition security. Plus hear about the recent remarks from the U.S., calling for a “back to basics” approach at the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization, where funding for humanitarian aid stands after additional cuts, and one journalist's advice for young people. While you're listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

According to the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization, roughly 4 in 10 people working in small-scale fisheries are women. Half are fishers themselves, and half process the fish, like Cary Badgie, from Gambia, whom the reporting team met as she salted and preserved the local catch. Female activists and entrepreneurs also underpin these fishing communities, as you'll hear from Senegalese climate activist Ndeye Yacine Dieng and local official and businesswoman Yayi Bayam Diouf, based in Dakar. Finally, host Ruxandra Guidi gets a perspective on a possible way forward for fishmeal production in a conversation with Libby Woodhatch, the executive chair of MarinTrust. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Isang karangalang makasama natin sa The Linya-Linya Show— ang former auditor ng Food and Agriculture Organization, World Health Organization, at International Labour Organization; former Under-Secretary-General ng United Nations Office of Internal Oversight Services; at former Commissioner ng Commission on Audit (COA)— Heidi Mendoza!Bukod sa mahabang listahan ng kaniyang karanasan, mas makikilala pa natin si Tita Heidz, sa kaniyang mga kwento at personal na karanasan—mula sa kaniyang pagkabata, pagpasok sa gobyerno, mga karanasan sa paglaban sa korapsiyon, ang kaniyang non-traditional campaign strategy, at mga plano kung palarin siyang manalo sa 2025 Philippine Senate election—lahat ng ito ay ibinahagi niya sa episode na ‘to!Sama-sama tayong matuto at palawakin ang pananaw, dahil sa episode na ‘to, may mga mahalagang payo si Tita Heidz upang mas maunawaan natin ang proseso at sistema ng pamahalaan at magkaroon ng informed decision sa nalalapit na halalan.Makinig at matuto sa pagseserbisyo nang may puso mula sa Imbestigadora ng Bayan, Heidi Mendoza!

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Jamie McGoldrick speaks with Rein Paulsen. He's the Director of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Office of Emergency and Resilience. They discuss how climate change and conflicts are impacting food security around the world. Jamie asks Rein about COP 29 and the positives he took away from the conference. Jamie also asks him about reports which show hunger levels rising over the last five years. He tells Jamie how the UN is working to reverse those numbers. They talk about the challenges of meeting malnutrition needs with donors pulling back.

#200: Martin Frick, Director of the World Food Programme's Berlin office, sits down with Dave to discuss issues of food security and their interconnectedness with the Climate Crisis. The challenges of food waste, industrial agriculture, misguided philanthropy, and the need for global cooperation to extend true support to smallholder farmers all come up.Dr. Martin Frick has served as the Senior Director of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Director for Climate Change at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO). He was the German representative for human rights and humanitarian affairs at the UN General Assembly and served as the European Union's lead negotiator in the establishment of the UN Human Rights Council. He holds a PhD in Law from Regensburg University.To watch a video version of this podcast please visit:https://realorganicproject.org/martin-frick-fixing-food-first-episode-two-hundredThe Real Organic Podcast is hosted by Dave Chapman and Linley Dixon, engineered by Brandon StCyr, and edited and produced by Jenny Prince.The Real Organic Project is a farmer-led movement working towards certifying 1,000 farms across the United States this year. Our add-on food label distinguishes soil-grown fruits and vegetables from hydroponically-raised produce, and pasture-raised meat, milk, and eggs from products harvested from animals in horrific confinement (CAFOs - confined animal feeding operations).To find a Real Organic farm near you, please visit:https://www.realorganicproject.org/farmsWe believe that the organic standards, with their focus on soil health, biodiversity, and animal welfare were written as they should be, but that the current lack of enforcement of those standards is jeopardizing the ability for small farms who adhere to the law to stay in business. The lack of enforcement is also jeopardizing the overall health of the customers who support the organic movement; customers who are not getting what they pay for at market but still paying a premium price. And the lack of enforcement is jeopardizing the very cycles (water, air, nutrients) that Earth relies upon to provide us all with a place to live, by pushing extractive, chemical agriculture to the forefront.If you like what you hear and are feeling inspired, we would love for you to join our movement by becoming one of our 1,000  Real Fans!https://www.realorganicproject.org/1000-real-fans/To read our weekly newsletter (which might just be the most forwarded newsletter on the internet!) and get firsthand news about what's happening with organic food, farming and policy, please subscribe here:https://www.realorganicproject.org/email/

Food Tank recently traveled to Toronto Canada for the official 2024 North America World Food Day Celebration. This episode of “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” features three fireside chats from the event, moderated by Dani, that dive into the right to food, financing food systems transformation, and the need to center equity in everything we do. You'll hear from Thomas Pesek, Senior Liaison Officer for FAO North America; Jahan-Zeb Chowdhury, a Lead Technical Specialist and the Environment & Climate Cluster Coordinator at the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD); and Lasse Bruun, Director of Climate and Food at the UN Foundation.  This event was hosted by Food Tank, the Arrell Food Institute at the University of Guelph, and the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization. While you're listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

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1012. Most words are different in different languages, but water from steeped leaves has only two main names: tea and chai. We look at why! Also, if you've ever mixed up words, like calling a butterfly a "flutterby," you'll love learning about what these slips of the tongue tell us about how we form sentences.The "tea" segment was written by Valerie Fridland, a professor of linguistics at the University of Nevada in Reno and the author of "Like, Literally, Dude: Arguing for the Good in Bad English." You can find her at valeriefridland.com.The "slips of the tongue" segment was written by Cecile McKee, , a professor of linguistics at the University of Arizona. It originally appeared on The Conversation and appears here through a Creative Commons license.

This episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast discusses a new report by the Food and Agriculture Organization revealing that more seafood is now farmed than caught in the wild. Despite this shift, overfishing continues to be a problem and sustainable fish stocks are declining. Andrew Lewin, highlights the importance of staying informed about ocean issues and taking action to protect marine life.  Past episodes:  Aquaculture in 2022: What you need to know: https://www.speakupforblue.com/show/speak-up-for-the-ocean-blue/aquaculture-in-2022-what-you-need-to-know/ The educational importance of the Salmon People Podcast: https://www.speakupforblue.com/show/speak-up-for-the-ocean-blue/the-educational-importance-of-the-salmon-people-podcast/   Follow a career in conservation: https://www.conservation-careers.com/online-training/ Use the code SUFB to get 33% off courses and the careers program.   Do you want to join my Ocean Community? Sign Up for Updates on the process: www.speakupforblue.com/oceanapp   Sign up for our Newsletter: http://www.speakupforblue.com/newsletter   Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3NmYvsI Connect with Speak Up For Blue: Website: https://bit.ly/3fOF3Wf Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rIaJSG TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@speakupforblue Twitter: https://bit.ly/3rHZxpc YouTube: www.speakupforblue.com/youtube One of the key points discussed in the podcast episode is the significant shift in seafood production, where more seafood is now farmed than caught in the wild for the first time. This shift highlights the growing importance of aquaculture in meeting the global demand for seafood. However, despite this shift, the challenges of overfishing and the decline in sustainable fish stocks continue to persist. The increase in aquaculture production signifies a shift towards more controlled and sustainable methods of seafood production. Aquaculture has the potential to enhance global nutrition and provide a reliable source of protein for a growing population. This shift is crucial in ensuring food security and meeting the dietary needs of communities around the world. On the other hand, the ongoing issues of overfishing and the decline in sustainable fish stocks underscore the importance of effective fisheries management. Despite the rise in aquaculture, overfishing remains a pressing concern that threatens marine ecosystems and the livelihoods of those dependent on wild fish populations. The FAO's Blue Transformation Strategy aims to address these challenges by improving the sustainability of aquaculture and fisheries management. The strategy emphasizes the need for political commitment, investment, and effective governance to ensure the long-term health of marine resources. Overall, the podcast episode highlights the complex dynamics of seafood production, where aquaculture plays an increasingly significant role in meeting global demand. However, the persistence of overfishing and the decline in sustainable fish stocks serve as a reminder of the ongoing challenges that must be addressed to ensure the health and sustainability of our oceans. The FAO's Blue Transformation Strategy is a key initiative aimed at enhancing the sustainability of aquaculture by tackling various challenges in fisheries management, political commitment, and investment. The strategy recognizes the importance of addressing these issues to ensure the long-term viability of aquaculture practices and the health of aquatic ecosystems. Fisheries Management: The FAO's strategy emphasizes the need for improved fisheries management practices to prevent overfishing and ensure the sustainable use of aquatic resources. By implementing effective management strategies, such as setting catch limits and implementing ecosystem-based approaches, the FAO aims to promote the responsible stewardship of marine resources. Political Commitment: Political commitment plays a crucial role in driving sustainable aquaculture practices. The FAO's strategy calls for increased political will to prioritize the conservation of aquatic ecosystems and the promotion of sustainable fishing practices. By engaging policymakers and decision-makers, the FAO aims to create a conducive environment for the implementation of policies that support sustainable aquaculture. Investment: Adequate investment is essential for the development and advancement of sustainable aquaculture practices. The FAO's strategy highlights the importance of investing in research, technology, and infrastructure to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of aquaculture operations. By attracting investments from both public and private sectors, the FAO aims to foster innovation and growth in the aquaculture industry. Overall, the FAO's Blue Transformation Strategy serves as a comprehensive framework for improving the sustainability of aquaculture by addressing key challenges in fisheries management, political commitment, and investment. Through concerted efforts and collaboration, the FAO aims to promote the responsible and sustainable use of aquatic resources for the benefit of both present and future generations. One of the key points highlighted in the podcast episode is the urgent need for action to replicate successful policies and reverse declining sustainability trends in fisheries management. The episode emphasizes that despite some improvements, there are still significant challenges facing global fisheries and aquaculture. The report discussed in the episode reveals that sustainably fished marine fish stocks have declined to 62% from a previous high of 90% in the 1970s. This downward trend is concerning, especially considering the importance of maintaining sustainable fish stocks for both environmental and economic reasons. To address this issue, it is crucial to replicate successful policies that have proven effective in promoting sustainability in fisheries management. By learning from and drawing inspiration from initiatives that have achieved genuine sustainability, it is possible to reverse the declining trends and ensure the long-term health of marine ecosystems. The podcast also mentions the importance of investing in better data collection and monitoring efforts to improve the understanding of fish stocks and their sustainability status. By dedicating resources to gathering accurate information, policymakers and stakeholders can make informed decisions to manage fisheries more sustainably. Furthermore, the episode underscores the need for increased political will, both at the national and international levels, to prioritize sustainable fisheries management. Collaboration between governments, organizations, and industry stakeholders is essential to implement effective policies and regulations that support sustainable fishing practices. In conclusion, urgent action is required to address the declining sustainability trends in fisheries management. By replicating successful policies, investing in data collection and monitoring, and fostering political commitment, it is possible to reverse the negative trajectory and ensure the future viability of global fisheries.  

Roughly 196 million tons of fish were harvested in 2020, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. The organization also notes that the number of overfished stocks worldwide has tripled in the last century. All of this overfishing has led to the decline of entire species, like Atlantic cod. Enter the Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch. It and other free guides give consumers an overview of the world of fish and seafood, helping people to figure out the most sustainable fish available to them. With the help of Life Kit's Clare Marie Schneider, we figure out how to make informed decisions about what we eating – whether that's at a restaurant or the local supermarket.Check out more from Life Kit on sustainable seafood.Have questions or comments for us to consider for a future episode? Email us at shortwave@npr.org — we'd love to hear from you!Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Today, you'll learn about the magic of the upcoming solar eclipse, a simple way to reduce the amount of microplastics in your drinking water, and the connection between self-control and the perception of power. Livestream of the total solar eclipse on Discovery's YouTube channel on April 8 at 2:15pm ET here!Eclipse 2024 “What this solar eclipse can teach us about our planet and beyond.” by Kasha Patel. 2024. “Eclipse Soundscapes Project.” 2024. “Globe Observer: Eclipse.” 2024. “Nationwide Eclipse Ballooning Project Objectives.” 2024. Boiling Microplastics “Concerned About Microplastics in Your Water? Consider Boiling It First.” by Alexander Beadle. 2024. “Microplastics in freshwaters and drink water: Critical review and assessment of data quality.” by Albert A. Koelmans, et al. 2019. “The Impact of Microplastics on the Gut Microbiome and Health.” Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. 2023. “Drinking Boiled Tap Water Reduces Human Intake of Nanoplastics and Microplastics.” by Zimin Yu, et al. 2024. Self-Control “Having Self-Control Leads to Power.” by Jenn Riggle. 2024. “Self-control signals and affords power.” by Wu, S. 2024. Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.