A survey was conducted in the context of the Collective Action (CA) of the Global Forum on Agricultural Research and Innovation (GFAR) on Transforming Higher Education in Agriculture, in collaboration with international partners. It assisted the CA in harvesting and documenting the ongoing efforts to support the transformation of higher education for improved agrifood system transformation.
GFAR Regional interactions are meant to reengage with Members and to hear from them to better understand their goals/needs and support them accordingly. The interactions also aim at spurring discussion and increasing engagement between Members to establish common ground and facilitate/foster collaboration.
The Association for AgriCulture & Ecology (Agrecol e.V.) in Germany offers internship placements and travel grants for students enrolled in universities and colleges in German- speaking countries.
For the coming year (2024), the Association can arrange one internship placement in ecologically oriented agriculture with its partner organisation Agrecol-Afrique in Thiès, Senegal. The internship offers students an opportunity to acquire practical knowledge in sustainable agriculture and land management in a developing country.
In the first issue of GFAR Insights*, we shares our experience employing Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), specifically ChatGPT, to establish the Global NARS Consortium (GNC). This initiative aims to empower National Agricultural Research Systems (NARS) and reshape the landscape of global agricultural research.
Key Points:
The Global Forum on Agricultural Research and Innovation (GFAR) highlights the impact of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), particularly using ChatGPT, in revolutionizing global agricultural research. GFAR utilized GenAI to establish the Global NARS Consortium (GNC), empowering National Agricultural Research Systems (NARS) for a more influential role in international research. This innovative approach not only supports small-scale producers and enhances precision agriculture but also contributes to achieving Sustainable Development Goals.
This think piece by Sayed Azam-Ali, OBE, is written as a reflection on the eighth instalment in the GFAR Talks webinar series on the topic: “An agroecological transformation requires a paradigm shift in agricultural research“.
The Global Forum on Agricultural Research and Innovation (GFAiR) is a voluntary multi-stakeholder network and movement for change, uniquely bringing together actors from 13 constituencies interested in the transformation of the Agri-Food System. GFAiR is made up of over 900 member networks and institutions, working together through collective advocacy and action, to shape the future of agriculture and food and their role in achieving sustainable development.
In a ceremony held on December 3rd, 2023, Tshering Wangchuk, President of the Horticulture Association of Bhutan (HAoB), was honored with the prestigious Asian Leadership International Award for 2023 by the Asian Award Organization. The recognition highlights Wangchuk’s exceptional contributions to agriculture, aligning seamlessly with HAoB’s commitment to various projects, including social forestry, urban amenities, science education, women’s empowerment, and the advancement of the horticulture industry in the country.