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WiAD May Events: Healthy, Sustainable and Inclusive Food Systems
Agriculture is the main source of income for several hundred million people around the world who struggle with poverty and hunger, most of whom are connected to small-scale, or smallholder, farms which collectively supply most food in developing communities.
Agricultural development is one of the most powerful tools to end extreme poverty, boost shared prosperity, and feed a projected 10 billion people by 2050. Growth in the agriculture sector is two to four times more effective in raising incomes among the poorest compared to other sectors and is crucial to economic growth.
But agriculture-driven growth, poverty reduction, and food security are at risk due to multiple shocks from COVID-19 related disruptions to extreme weather, pests, and conflicts, especially following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the impact of climate change which will reduce crop yeilds. In addition poor diets and food insecurity worsen diet quality and increase the risk of various forms of malnutrition and illness.
Join us at our Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney or Canberra events to hear sector leaders with diverse backgrounds share how they are working to improve food security.
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