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siani.se @siani.se · 01/10/2026

BLOG POST ⎮ Your fika coffee may come from a 1-hectare farm in Huila, #Colombia. From Dec 2026 the EUDR demands proof it's deforestation-free. Who pays? Inclusive Business Partners' CAVEC project shows buyers must invest in farmers: buff.ly/ekRt7SY #InternationalCoffeeDay

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siani.se @siani.se · 22/09/2026

NEWS STORY ⎮ Pastoralism is seen as agriculture’s past, while agroecology is framed as its future.But what if pastoralism already embodies many of agroecology’s principles?What can pastoralism teach us about resilience, governance & human–environment relations? #IYRP2026 www.siani.se/news-story/p...

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siani.se @siani.se · 17/09/2026

BLOG POST ⎮ SIANI highlights research on #gender inequalities in agri-food systems in #Kigali. Research shows how disappearing farmland affects urban farmers differently & why more than gender matters in addressing women farmers’ position. buff.ly/i39ZWD3 #IYWF2026

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siani.se @siani.se · 12/09/2026

It' s #SouthSouthCooperation Day South-South cooperation means countries in the Global South sharing knowledge, skills & solutions for shared challenges. From pollination to #FoodSecurity, collaboration can help build a more equitable & sustainable food future: buff.ly/ZzaiRnh

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siani.se @siani.se · 10/09/2026

BLOG POST ⎜ From caterpillars sold by the cup to sacks smuggled across borders on passenger buses. Lovisa Hast's master's thesis, SLU & @FAO Mozambique reveals how informal trade in edible caterpillars, honey & baobab sustains rural livelihoods in the Miombo woodlands. www.siani.se/lessons-from...

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siani.se @siani.se · 01/09/2026

PUBLICATION ⎮ Kenya’s #farmers could make greater use of natural alternatives to chemical #fertilisers and pesticides, but businesses producing them face high costs, complicated rules, limited finance and low awareness. Read how #agrobiology can be scaled in #Kenya: buff.ly/2BechAj

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siani.se @siani.se · 26/08/2026

NEW STORY ⎮ In Gacko,Bosnia and Herzegovina, "Gacko kajmak" matured in sheepskin sacks has been made the same way for generations. Now it's on track for EU #PDO status, a recognition that could open new markets for the #RuralWomen who make it. Read more: buff.ly/02t1uIX

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siani.se @siani.se · 24/08/2026

Success isn't just about technology. It's about trust, empowering women, supporting local #entrepreneurs, and creating fairer, more transparent #FoodSystems where #farmers have greater choice and stronger livelihoods. Read the full interview: buff.ly/9BoJJ7c

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siani.se @siani.se · 13/08/2026

NEWS STORY ⎮ In rural #Pakistan, #ClimateChange is no longer a future threat. Unpredictable water, extreme heat, and rising costs are pushing smallholder #farmers to the brink. #Adaptation starts with investing in the people growing our food. #IYWF2026 #WomenInFarming #WomenInAg buff.ly/8vC2D9w

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siani.se @siani.se · 12/08/2026

#Youth are driving the future of agrifood systems & digital technologies are helping make it possible. Digital tools can empower youth to access knowledge, connect w markets, participate in decision-making & lead innovation across #agrifood systems. #InternationalYouthDay Read more: buff.ly/r7p8CPf

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siani.se @siani.se · 07/08/2026

Tune in to Food Systems ⎮ Matthew Mims, CEO of Hiveonline, explains how #DigitalFinance, trusted data, and local partnerships are helping 80,000+ smallholder #farmers access markets, finance & climate-resilient opportunities across #Africa. buff.ly/9BoJJ7c

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siani.se @siani.se · 03/08/2026

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siani.se @siani.se · 31/07/2026

BLOG POST ⎮ The fertilizer crisis is exposing a deeper vulnerability: our dependence on fossil fuel-based #FoodSystems. Building resilient agrifood systems means investing in biofertilizers, healthy soils, circular solutions & support smallholder farmers. buff.ly/8s5CNx1

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siani.se @siani.se · 30/07/2026

The GRASS CEILING project has helped raise awareness and strengthen dialogue across sectors, while also contributing to broader conversations about integrating #GenderEquality into agricultural and rural policy at the European level. ➡️ buff.ly/hkHlFq1 #IYWF2026 #IYWF #WomenInAg

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siani.se @siani.se · 22/07/2026

NEWS STORY ⎮ Share your experience through the CFS Uptake Stocktaking Exercise and help build a global Digital Repository showcasing actions that advance #FoodSecurity, nutrition, and the #RightToFood. www.siani.se/news-story/c...

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siani.se @siani.se · 17/07/2026

PUBLICATION ⎮ In 2025, SIANI connected 1300 stakeholders, supported 10 Expert Groups & brought together 455 participants from 70 countries at #Agri4D2025. Together, we advance sustainable, inclusive #FoodSystems through collaboration & knowledge sharing. buff.ly/8n62QcH

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siani.se @siani.se · 10/07/2026

BLOG POST ⎮ Agriculture is identified as a threat to ~85% of species, but alternatives exist. The @sei.org's research examines how multifunctional landscapes create ecological & economic co-benefits without treating production & conservation as competing objectives. www.siani.se/blog/enablin...

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siani.se @siani.se · 07/07/2026

#Chocolate is an all-time favourite. More often than not the cocoa beans are grown & harvested by children. The chocolate industry pledged to eradicate #ChildLabor already in 2001. What has happened since then? #WorldChocolateDay www.siani.se/news-story/o...

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siani.se @siani.se · 06/07/2026

BLOG POST ⎮ Maja Otterstedt, affiliated researcher at @sei.org Africa, shares what her master's thesis fieldwork revealed about the #women already powering #Kenya's #bioeconomy and why the national strategy currently being developed risks leaving them out. buff.ly/dtTfQXO

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siani.se @siani.se · 02/07/2026

Tune in to Food Systems ⎮ With Katarina Pettersson, who led the GRASSCEILING project 🇸🇪 Living Lab, we explored how women farmers are shaping rural futures via diversified farming, direct-to-consumer models, community engagement & sustainable practices. buff.ly/hkHlFq1 #IYWF2026 #IYWF #WomenInAg

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siani.se @siani.se · 30/06/2026

First fruit ceremonies, a popular practice among #rural and #Indigenous communities, have governed how the forest is used for centuries, helping prevent overexploitation. Now, these practices are threatened and need to be protected and applied. Read the publication: www.siani.se/publication/...

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siani.se @siani.se · 17/06/2026

BLOG POST | SIANI expert group collaborated with traditional Kyrgyz singing poets (akyns) to raise awareness of #SoilHealth and soil care in a country where a large share of the population depends on small-scale #farming with increasingly degrading farmland soils. Read more: buff.ly/4EIJ5d1

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siani.se @siani.se · 15/06/2026

NEWS STORY ⎮ Empowering women in agriculture is not simply about increasing participation; it is about recognising women as agents of change & ensuring their priorities guide the design of programmes, policies & investments. #WomenInAg #YearofTheWomanFarmer #IYWF2026 buff.ly/hp9HywO

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siani.se @siani.se · 10/06/2026

Tune into Food Systems ⎮ Dr Marine Elbakidze reflects on #agroecology, landscape resilience, and community-led recovery, drawing from her work across #Ukraine and #Sweden during times of environmental and societal change. buff.ly/flPDf1Q

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siani.se @siani.se · 08/06/2026

NEWS STORY ⎮ Key insights from the WeEffect & SIANI seminar highlight how agricultural investment is key for #FoodSecurity, economic development &global stability. An insightful discussion on global stability & Swedish economic & security interests & next steps: www.siani.se/news-story/a...

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siani.se @siani.se · 05/06/2026

As the world approaches critical ecological tipping points, land-use systems that deliver climate resilience & livelihood security are vital. how forests & tree-based systems can serve as powerful tools for building resilient agriculture? #WorldEnvironmentDay #NowForClimate buff.ly/iZrsefF

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siani.se @siani.se · 01/06/2026

BLOG POST ⎜ In many rural communities, a single bad season can push a family into debt. Technologies that promise to reduce risk & improve productivity could make a real difference. But without careful design & governance, they may also create new forms of inequality. www.siani.se/news-story/a...

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siani.se @siani.se · 30/05/2026

#Potatoes are the world’s fourth most important food crop, after rice, wheat and maize. And vital crop for the livelihoods of millions of people. Let's celebrate the incredible contributions of potatoes to global #FoodSecurity. buff.ly/1KVjp3e #InternationalDayOfPotato

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siani.se @siani.se · 28/05/2026

Productive discussions with Vincent Martin, @fao.org Innovation Office director & Eeva Primmer, @SEIresearch' Executive Director, on strengthening collaboration between FAO, SEI, & Swedish stakeholders around innovation ecosystems & science-based policymaking for sustainable development.

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siani.se @siani.se · 25/05/2026

NEWS STORY ⎮ Together with Inclusive Business Partners & SIANI, we highlighted why stronger value chain integration & inclusive participation from #farmers, #SMEs, youth & #IndigenousPeoples are essential for scalable #FoodSystems transformation. Read more: buff.ly/irIPmpu

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siani.se @siani.se · 22/05/2026

Agroforestry Network inbjuder till lanseringen av policybriefen Feeding the Future – Agroforestry for Nutrition and Food Security, som lyfter fram #agroforestry som en del av lösningen för mer robusta, näringsrika och långsiktigt hållbara livsmedelssystem: buff.ly/4086jbE

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siani.se @siani.se · 21/05/2026

NEWS STORY ⎮ Join Iveren Nor on Agroecology Day as she visits Alnarp’s #agroecology farm to explore how #agroforestry and perennial agriculture can bridge the gap between agroecological research and real-world practice. buff.ly/tku6ZLQ

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siani.se @siani.se · 20/05/2026

Happy #WorldBeeDay 🍯 🐝 Discover how #beekeeping and #pollination can benefit both communities and the environment. In a new interview, SIANI’s expert group on pollination shares insights from their Living Lab in Tamil Nadu, India. Learn more:

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siani.se @siani.se · 18/05/2026

Young women across East Africa are transforming #FoodSystems via education & innovation.In this article, SIANI & Help to Help highlight the stories of Hellen Birungi, Assumpta Nakalema, Noela Charles & Elizabeth Renatus, showing how access to education can drive sustainable change. buff.ly/tNjd4ea

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siani.se @siani.se · 14/05/2026

SIANI och We Effect arrangerar ett seminarium om hur strategiska investeringar i hållbart #jordbruk och #livsmedelssystem bidrar till ekonomisk utveckling, social stabilitet och nationell och regional säkerhet. Anmäl dig här: www.siani.se/event/strate...

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siani.se @siani.se · 12/05/2026

Tropical fruits play a key role in #nutrition & #FoodSecurity, but growers lack access to protection tools. Integrated Pest Management may offer a sustainable solution. On #PlantHealthDay, SIANI expert group on tropical fruits call for policy action to protect plants & livelihoods: buff.ly/cquDJlS

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siani.se @siani.se · 11/05/2026

Tune in to Food Systems ⏐ Esther Debel, a small-scale farmer in North Central Nigeria, cultivates sweet potatoes, yams, groundnuts & maize on her leased plot. This mixed-cropping system supports #SoilHealth & ensures year-round food for her household & local markets. 🔗 www.siani.se/news-story/t...

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siani.se @siani.se · 08/05/2026

SIANI expert group on Wild foods in Asia held a regional exchange to amplify the voices of elders, women, and youth to protect #WildFoods and #TraditionalCrops while championing the educational strategies needed to keep them alive. Read more about it and watch the recording: buff.ly/dunVdk1

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siani.se @siani.se · 28/04/2026

Research & innovation partnerships can accelerate access to #pesticide alternatives, especially for #MinorUseCrops. SIANI expert group on #TropicalFruit connected with the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, @novo-nordisk.bsky.social & Kiviks Musteri, read their takeaways: buff.ly/KHkOODY

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siani.se @siani.se · 27/04/2026

BLOG BOST ⎮ In a new analysis, Assem Abu Hatab, slu-global.bsky.social ,highlights a growing risk: fertilizer shortages driven by the Iran war. Rising input & energy costs straining farmers, with serious implications for global food production & stability. Read more:

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siani.se @siani.se · 20/04/2026

BLOG POST ⎮ Experience of farmers from Sitio Tenetem shows that short-term agricultural gains can hide long-term costs. This citizen science research examines glyphosate’s environmental, economic & social impacts in corn farming in Lake Sebu 🇵🇭 More: buff.ly/8k9VrFr

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siani.se @siani.se · 17/04/2026

BLOG POST ⎮ In a new op-ed, @sei.org Selorm Kugbega warns that fragile supply chains, fertilizer dependency, and rising geopolitical tensions are setting the stage for repeated shocks. Read more: buff.ly/eCgGzfD

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siani.se @siani.se · 17/04/2026

It is hard to imagine the world without our favourite yellow fruit, the #banana.🍌🍌 However, few of us know that the #banana is facing a severe threat. Discover more: www.siani.se/blog/yellow-... #BananaDay

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siani.se @siani.se · 14/04/2026

BLOG POST ⎮ In coastal Mexico, shrimp fishing is a way of life passed down through generations. Today, communities face declining stocks, climate pressures & unequal markets. #CircularBioeconomy, cooperatives, & traditional knowledge can build more #SustainableFisheries Read more: buff.ly/1lTKK6z

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siani.se @siani.se · 13/04/2026

Tune in to Food Systems ⎮ In a recent conversation, Francis X. Johnson, Senior Research Fellow at @sei.org reflects on FAO’s work on global #bioeconomy indicators and the role they play in turning ambition into action. buff.ly/ytrN1zF

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siani.se @siani.se · 10/04/2026

Join us for the online SIANI Annual Meeting on 29 April This is a great opportunity to connect, exchange ideas & explore new collaborations with partners across the network. Stay tuned for more details & don’t miss your chance to be part of the conversation: www.siani.se/event/siani-... #Collab4FS

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siani.se @siani.se · 08/04/2026

NEWS STORY ⎮ Research by Focali member Agnes Pranindita defended, at the @sthlmresilience.bsky.social , her PhD thesis that highlights how moisture recycling connects #forests, #agriculture, and human livelihoods across regions and sectors. Read more: buff.ly/EMc5XaB

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siani.se @siani.se · 07/04/2026

In our interconnected world, diseases can quickly spread anywhere. Many livestock diseases can affect humans, making them a significant public #health risk. Hence, prioritising livestock health should be a key element of any development plan. #WorldHealthDay

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siani.se @siani.se · 06/04/2026

Chocolate is an all-time favourite. More often than not the cocoa beans are grown and harvested by children. The chocolate industry pledged to eradicate child labor already in 2001. What has happened since then? fighting against child labour in the cocoa industry #Easter #Cocoa bit.ly/31S00rk

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siani.se @siani.se · 01/04/2026

BLOG POST ⎮ Ongoing wars are making #fertilizer availability and prices volatile while exposing global dependencies. Reusing #sanitation by-products in #agriculture can reduce dependency, boost harvests and #FoodSecurity. Read about productive sanitation in Burkina Faso:

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