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Foreign Policy
State of Seed
On State of Seed, you’ll find out how seeds feed and sustain the planet. Though more than half of what we eat comes from seeds, most of us know very little about them—and how the sector contributes to our world and the future of food security. In this four-part series, host Laura Rosbrow-Telem talks to the innovative players advancing this vital resource, including leaders of multinational companies and NGOs, UN and government officials, entrepreneurs, national seed associations, scientists, and of course, farmers. Plus, you’ll hear about the key concerns keeping them up at night. State of...
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4.6 stars from 8 ratings
State of Seed
This podcast was so interesting and informative. And startling. Who knew that 2/3 of those around the world with food insecurity were actually farmers who cannot make a decent living? Laura Rosbrow Telem takes the audience through a good introduction to how seeds play an enormous role in feeding...Read full review »
Womencandoit via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/20/24
The podcast dives deep into the world of seeds and offers an informative yet accessible overview of the politics and economics of the seed business. We take for granted that farmers plant seeds to grow food, but don’t realize that so many things have to go into that seed (and soil) to make sure...Read full review »
atcad via Apple Podcasts · Switzerland · 07/18/24
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Two thirds of the people facing the most hunger are farmers themselves, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). We heard about this shocking reality during our first episode. And now, we will hear about solutions to this urgent problem.  On today’s episode...
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