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From paddy to bowl: How Myanmar’s rice mills are adapting to disruptions (January)

Rice mills are vital to Myanmar’s most important agricultural value chain and are the essential link between farmers and consumers. As such, any serious shock to rice mills will impact both rural rice-producing households and urban consumers.

Tracking & promoting progress on gender equality amid food systems transformation

Jemimah Njuki (IFPRI Head, Africa Region) writes about a new index that will assess the actions of 200+ producer organizations, food companies, global nonprofits, & research institutions on women's empowerment.

COVID-19 pandemic offers rare chance for food systems transformation

COVID-19 has caused unprecedented disruptions affecting both the supply and demand for food. However, lessons from the pandemic provide an opportunity to lead to real structural change.

Earth Day 2021: Understanding the role of gender in building healthier soils

Who protects the soil? As we observe Earth Day 2021 we must consider who the soil managers are, what guides their actions, and what resources they have to work with.

Transforming food systems after COVID-19: IFPRI Global Policy Food Report 2021

COVID-19 upended our food systems in 2020, leading to lost livelihoods, food insecurity, and rising poverty. IFPRI’s flagship report looks at the critical lessons learned and promising opportunities for transforming our food systems.