Innovation is contributing to the global effort to reach Zero Hunger.
FAO and the Government of Switzerland are calling on individuals, private companies or institutions to submit a nomination for one of the following categories before 28 February 2019:
Award for Digitalization and Innovation for Sustainable Food Systems (USD 40 000) – Innovations that impact more than one level of supply chain and strengthen the link between farmers and consumers;
Award for Innovations that empower youth in agriculture and food systems(USD 20 000) – Innovations that empower youth (under 35) in agriculture and food systems.
Please find the link to the call: http://www.fao.org/3/CA2589EN/ca2589en.pdf and the nomination form: Nomination_Form_Innovation_en_final.
Download the nomination form, terms and conditions here.
The International Symposium on Agricultural Innovation for Family Farmers: Unlocking the potential of agricultural innovation to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (http://www.fao.org/about/meetings/agricultural-innovation-family-farmers-symposium/en/).