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Check out this neat dashboard that our U.S. Department of Agriculture Bangladesh Trade Facilitation Project is using for insights on temperature control logistics markets!

📢 Exciting News! The USDA's Bangladesh Trade Facilitation Project (BTF) is thrilled to announce the launch of the interactive Cold Chain Market Dynamics Dashboard!

This innovative tool provides valuable insights into Bangladesh's current and future TCL market through interactive data visuals, econometric analyses, financial models, and supply mapping tools. To navigate between tabs, simply go to the bottom center of the screen and click on the numbers to select a tab.

Recently, at a USDA event in Washington, LixCap demonstrated the Dashboard to John Ellenberger, Senior Vice President of Land O’Lakes, Inc., and Executive Director of Land O’Lakes Venture37.

Explore the dashboard here: https://btfproject.org/content/investment-opportunities

In 2023, Venture37 supported more than 132,000 farmers to apply improved agricultural techniques and technologies. Our work is just one way that Land O'Lakes, Inc. has made an impact in 2023. At Land O’Lakes, our core purpose is to put farmers and agricultural retailers at the heart of creating a better world for all of us. Our work is just one way that Land O'Lakes, Inc. has made an impact in 2023. In their newly published Community Impact Report, learn more about how Land O'Lakes, Inc. is contributing to the vibrancy of rural communities, enhancing sustainability across our supply chain, and ensuring a safe and plentiful food supply: http://spr.ly/6181gaXaf

One of the things that makes us unique as a implementer is the fact that we leverage expertise from Land O'Lakes, Inc. to help us achieve our programming goals. Last month, for example, and experts Jeff Balousek and Tyler Chamberlin volunteered their time to support processors in to improve efficiencies & processes. Through their support, four Tanzanian processors are now equipped with new process maps and guidance documents for how to streamline their operations.

These efforts are part of broader goals of the Tanzania Inclusive Processor-Producer Partnerships in Dairy (TI3P) to transform Tanzania’s dairy sector across the value chain, with a focus on small-scale dairy producers.

In , the USAID Middle East Farmer-to-Farmer Inclusive Food Systems (F2F IFS) and U.S. Department of Agriculture TAIB projects presented at an exhibition by Food Ingredients Africa (Fi Africa) and ProPak MENA.

Hossam Habeeb, our Farmer-to-Farmer country director, explained how the project is facilitating market access through the support of U.S. volunteer experts, while Khalid Shedeed, deputy chief of party of TAIB, highlighted the impact of food commodities on the movement in Africa.

FI Africa & Propak MENA is a leading food and beverage exhibition in Africa launched in 2021 as part of Africa Food Manufacturing, and co-located with ProPak MENA. Combined, these events provide the market with a one-stop sourcing platform for the latest and most innovative ingredients and packaging, processing and logistics solutions from Egypt, the North and Central Africa region, and around the world.

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! For , 's National Food Safety Authority and the Global Food Regulatory Science Society hosted its inaugural Egyptian Global Food Safety Symposium (EGFoSS) in , showcasing Egypt's commitment to modernizing its food safety regulatory system. The session fostered knowledge exchange and collaboration among local and international experts, with a focus on innovation and investment in the sector. Our own Khaled Shedeed, TAIB's Deputy Chief of Party, moderated a session on innovative approaches to sustainability & TAIB's achievements of in modernizing Egypt's food regulatory system. Learn more about the TAIB project here: http://spr.ly/61895qiRH

What does it mean to be prepared for food safety challenges? On , our expert Mzia Kuznetsova explains some of the challenges and opportunities for food safety preparedness, with some practical examples from the U.S. Department of Agriculture USDA Food for Progress SQIL activity:

Ask an Expert With Mzia Kuznetsova, Food Safety & Quality Expert What does it mean to be “prepared” for food safety challenges? On World Food Safety Day, our food safety expert Mzia Kuznetsova explains some of the challeng...

Thanks to the The University of Edinburgh's Livestock Data for Decisions (LD4D) for hosting a productive session on financing last week in ! Our own Rebecca Chamberlin and Danielle Niedermaier represented Venture37 as we discussed ways that can help shift resources in the livestock sector towards a more sustainable, climate-resilient industry. Photo credit: LD4D

On , Venture37 is celebrating the efforts of dairy farmers to make their farms more sustainable! In this video, Tanzanian dairy farmer Ayubu Meshili shares how he is making sustainable improvements on his farm to feed his dairy cows forage, making them more productive -- meaning fewer cows are needed for the same amount of milk production. Thanks to the Tanzania Agricultural Development Bank TI3P project for working with farmers like Ayubu to make these changes possible. http://spr.ly/6187edQlv

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In , a producer introduced a disruptive model that changes the prevailing market system dynamic by providing small producers with ready-to-lay chickens, animal feed, and eggs retail solutions to increase availability and consumption of eggs in local communities. Hortence Baho shares takeaways from the Feed the Future project on Marketlinks:

Catalyzing Innovations in Rwanda’s Poultry Market: The Ready-to-Lay Pullet Model In Rwanda, relatively few households consume eggs — even

Last month, our team on the USAID - US Agency for International Development Cooperative Development Activity 4 exhibited their work at the HORECA show in , an annual trade fair that convenes thousands of visitors in the hospitality, food services, and beverage industries. Watch their video to see some highlights from the event:

Helping cooperatives create market linkages - Lebanon Discover our mission at Horeca, where we're advancing market connections for Lebanese food processing cooperatives supported by the USAID-funded CD4 activity...

Calling all practitioners who want to better navigate co-investment grants! On Thursday, May 30, at 9:00 a.m. EST, join us for a special Marketlinks webinar: “Navigating Co-Investment Grants: Lessons from Market Systems Development Programs.” Panelists from Venture37, ACDI/VOCA will share experiences, tips, and best practices for successful grant design and management, with lessons from USAID - US Agency for International Development and Feed the Future programs in , , and .

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Navigating Co-Investment Grants: Lessons from Market Systems Development Programs Join us on Thursday, May 30, at 9:00 a.m. for a special

Ahead of , learn how Ruphin Mutebua, a small business owner in the , is helping to tackle one of the world's most fearsome crop pests in his community with the support of a Feed the Future program.

Ruphin Mutebua's Story: A Spokesperson for Crop Protection The fall armyworm is one of the world's most devastating crop pests. Ruphin Mutebua, a spokesperson for crop protection, shares how he's combatting fall armyworm with the support of a Feed the Future program in the DRC.

With the support of the USDA Food for Progress SQIL project, representatives from the U.S. Soybean Export Council - USSEC U\ visited the Republic of . Today, April 30, the team convened importers, producers, and other reps to learn about the value of in modern animal feeding and explore opportunities for soy export from the United States to Georgia.

Approximately one third of all human-caused greenhouse gas emissions are linked to food. Needless to say, reducing emissions in the is critical to mitigating . This , our Congressional Hunger Center Fellow, Peter Bowman, shares how can be a key lever to mitigate emissions intensity in the dairy sector, with a case study from the Nourishing Prosperity Alliance in and . http://spr.ly/6189br75Z

Low-Emission Dairy: How Locally Adapted Forages Help Confront Climate Change from Seed to Feed Animal nutrition is a key lever to mitigate emissions intensity in the dairy sector.

📣📣📣 Big news from ! Land O'Lakes, Inc. President & CEO Beth Ford, has been listed in TIME's annual rundown of most influential people of 2024. "She’s been at the forefront of a national effort to invest in America’s rural communities, from wider broadband coverage, to helping farmers adapt to the changing climate, to stronger trade efforts and more funding for agricultural R&D."

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can help their members solve common problems and improve their economic and social status. In this video from the USAID - US Agency for International Development Cooperative Development Activity 4, watch how cooperative values and principles can help spur economic growth in Lebanon and beyond: http://spr.ly/6180wA97o

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Awareness Campaign - Cooperative Principles and Goals in Lebanon Learn about Lebanon's cooperative sector goals and principles, and the sector's potential to drive inclusive economic growth and empower communities.

We are pleased to announce our newly published Gender Integration Toolkit: a practical guide and checklist for gender-inclusive development, authored by our own Maggie Kasiko and Meredith Saggers! The two-part toolkit builds on best practices, frameworks, and resources from the industry to help implementers understand and assess their efforts during the key phases of a project lifecycle.

Venture37's Gender Integration Toolkit A practical guide and checklist to help development implementers integrate gender during three key project lifecycle stages

The cooperative sector plays a pivotal role in Lebanon's economic and social fabric, yet faces hurdles like awareness gaps and misaligned objectives. The USAID - US Agency for International Development Development Activity 4 (CD4) is committed to bridging these gaps and fostering understanding. Together with the General Directorate of Cooperatives, CD4 is spreading awareness about cooperative values and principles, engaging in the cooperative sector, and providing targeted support for sustainable development. http://spr.ly/6182ZpHvI

GDC Video FINAL Version The cooperative sector plays a pivotal role in our economic and social fabric yet faces hurdles like awareness gaps and misaligned objectives.Through our CD4...

Oftentimes, small businesses struggle to access financial opportunities, which can be a huge hurdle for an otherwise successful business model. How can implementers help dismantle these barriers to ensure that every has the opportunity to thrive? In , a Feed the Future activity offers key takeaways for promoting . http://spr.ly/6186ZOud8

Thank you to the interns on our U.S. Department of Agriculture Bangladesh Trade Facilitation Project!

Through the USDA Food for Progress SQIL program in , we're proud to support young women like Nana as they pursue their career goals in .

As the U.S. Department of Agriculture TRASE project draws to a close, we're celebrating five years of impact! Watch how the project has been driving agricultural and standards within and beyond the .

Driving Agricultural Trade in East Africa (short version) The East African Community (EAC) represents one of the fastest growing regional economic communities in the world. And yet, trade of agricultural products fr...

At a panel hosted by International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) last week, our Khaled Shedeed shared insights on Climate Change Future Watch, a web-based tool that allows its users to explore potential consequences for the agriculture sector in countries and evaluate the efficacy of policy measures to mitigate these impacts. Khaled shared how the tool can help inform development interventions — and how accessibility, data interpretation, and ensuring will be important for its effective use.

On this , we're grateful for the indispensable contributions of the women who inspire us every day. We recognize that women everywhere face challenges that hinder their full participation in the workplace and in society, and we know that we must continue to every day to improve outcomes for them. Learn more about our approach to women's economic inclusion: http://spr.ly/6182Xtskp

Sometimes, agricultural development programs operate in silos – failing to take advantage of the often-untapped resources of higher education institutions. However, when development programs successfully forge strong partnerships with higher education institutions, it’s a win-win for all parties. Learn how a unique partnership model in is supporting higher education institutions to develop curricula, while offering students and lecturers the opportunity to pursue demand-driven agricultural research. http://spr.ly/6181XUkuv

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Bridging Research and Practice: The Case for Prioritizing Higher Education Institutions as Development Partners Sometimes, agricultural development programs operate in silos – failing to take advantage of the often-untapped resources of higher education institutions. However, when development programs successfully forge strong partnerships with higher education institutions, it’s a win-win for all parties...

The East African Community represents one of the fastest growing regional economic communities in the world. And yet, trade of agricultural products from and within this region has been hindered by issues. In this episode of our series, we speak with and expert Martha Byanyima, who leads the U.S. Department of Agriculture Trade in Agriculture Safely and Efficiently (TRASE) project. Martha shares some key solutions to ease barriers to agricultural within — and beyond — .

Ask An Expert With Martha Byanyima In this episode, we speak with food safety expert Martha Byanyima about easing barriers to agricultural trade within — and beyond — East Africa.

Meet Stephen Kamau, a Kenyan expert! Stephen is interning in Austria with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which he learned about after attending a food safety training hosted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture TRASE project and AOAC INTERNATIONAL. Through the internship, he is working with a team to harness nuclear techniques to solve food safety challenges. "This opportunity has not only expanded my horizons but has also fuelled my passion for international engagements and professional development," Stephen shared.

: last month, our colleagues on the USAID - US Agency for International Development-funded Farmer-to-Farmer Inclusive Food Systems program hosted a stakeholder meeting to launch the first Venture37-awarded Farmer-to-Farmer program in Rwanda! The new program will contribute to sustainable within the sectors in , , and . Learn more about the program here: http://spr.ly/6189VntPb

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Last week, the USAID - US Agency for International Development -funded Farmer-to-Farmer - Inclusive Food Systems program in Egypt hosted a stakeholders meeting to introduce the new project, which will contributing to sustainable, broad-based economic growth within the agricultural sector in , , and . Attendees discussed results of a rapid sector analysis and contributed ideas to further maximize impact for inclusive . Below, check out the photos from our Egypt team. Learn more about the program here: http://spr.ly/6189Vu1LD

The Centre For Agricultural Transformation in , Standard Bank Malawi, and Synergy Labs hosted an incubation program for agricultural business concepts. Last Friday, we were excited to announce the winner - Teren Agro! The agribusiness' winning concept will allow them to work with smallholder farmers to increase soybean productivity, which they will use to produce . Through the award, they received k10 million (nearly USD $6,000) to implement their business idea.