supporting smallholder farmers in the tropics
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This makes a hell of a lot of sense. We need to pay a fair price for what #smallholderfarmers produces for us! ft.com/content/ed2de8f1-cd53…
It is a great shame that Holland dumps shiploads of onions in #subsaharanafrica: it is environmentally totally #unsustainable en render profitable onion growing impossible for local #smallholderfarmers.
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Beautiful job - pumpkins are easy to grow and incredibly nutritious - wonder crop for #smallhollderfarmers in #subsaharanafrica!
Empowering Smallholder Farmers in Bangladesh
🌱This video showcases how @eastwestseed Knowledge Transfer (EWS-KT) together with @RVO_Nederland is transforming the lives of smallholder farmers in Bangladesh.
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Interessant artikel - voedselzekerheid funden vanuit NATO budget! volkskrant.nl/columns-opinie…
Rioolschade in ons huis. Tienduizenden euros schade. Maar @Interpolis beroept zich op kleine lettertjes en betaalt niet uit. Hoezo solidariteit? Hoezo klantgerichtheid....? @Rabobank schaam je voor deze club
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Behind every seed is a story—and the numbers tell it best. From farmers reached to varieties developed, our impact continues to grow across fields and communities.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Thailand and Myanmar affected by the recent earthquake.
We stand in solidarity with the communities impacted and extend our deepest sympathies. May strength, safety, and recovery come swiftly.
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Told that agricultural science was too demanding, she pushed forward. Overlooked in discussions, she proved her expertise. Now a vegetable breeder and mentor, she’s breaking barriers so young women in science never hear "you don’t belong." #WomenInScience
150 @NobelPrize and @WorldFoodPrize winners including @eastwestseed's Dr Simon Groot, @GAINalliance's Dr @l_haddad and @AfDB_Group's Dr @akin_adesina signed an open letter calling for “moonshot” efforts to ramp up agri production to avert global hunger theguardian.com/global-devel…
Eindelijk goed nieuws!!!🌴🌳🌲 nrc.nl/nieuws/2024/12/03/eur…
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The 2024 Zazzau National Field Day in Nigeria brought together farmers, agronomists, researchers, and industry leaders, serving as an opportunity to connect and showcase our vegetable varieties. #Nigeria #EastWestSeed
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What are we even talking about here?? When I think about my kids and my family and how they will grow up, the choice is clear to me. VOTE KAMALA HARRIS!!!
Fingers crossed that democracy will prevail!
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Exciting News!🚨🚀
This week, #GAIN in partnership with @eastwestseed & @WUR will launch the DELIVER Nigeria Project in Kaduna and Kano States. The project aims to enhance the livelihoods of smallholder #vegetable farmers & promote healthier dietary habits.
#HealthierDiets4AlI
Rightful acknowledge for @eastwestseed 's purposeful work for #smallholderfarmers in #asia and #subsaharanafrica!
EWS is recognized on Fortune’s Change the World 2024 list for our continued commitment to supporting smallholder farmers with quality seeds and agricultural knowledge. We're dedicated to improving livelihoods and contributing to global food security.
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This is what @eastwestseed Knowledge Transfer's #smallholder #farmer #training in the #hortinigeria program brings to rural #livelihood and #foodsecurity in #nigeria! freshplaza.com/africa/articl…
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According to the UN, 600m people globally will face hunger by 2030. In an article about our commitment to the Pledge and #UNSDG 2 also featuring @rutgergroot Chairman of our Foundation, we discuss this further. You can read it here: eastwestseed.com/news/is-a-h…
We keep growing, reaching more countries & farmers!
@eastwestseed pledged to invest in agri initiatives across Africa & Asia.
They aim to accelerate efforts to boost vegetable value chains, empowering smallholder #farmers with seeds, skills & knowledge for #NutritionalSecurity 👏
