News Bulletin
30 August 2023, Issue No. 12
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International Year of Millets Photo Contest
Deadline 31 October 2023
SUBMIT YOUR PHOTO HERE
For more information, please contact: International-Year-Millets@fao.org |
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Global Webinar Series
3rd Webinar: “Climate resilience of millets”
Join this webinar to learn more about the climate resilience characteristics of millets, the FAO Agro-Ecological Zones (AEZ) modelling framework developed for millets and farmers’ experience in growing millets in drylands. REGISTER HERE. |
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Global Webinar Series
4th Webinar: “Opportunities for processing millets”
Language: English and French
REGISTER HERE |
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IYM 2023 website
New Page
• IYM in the media - this page features important news articles from different regions, a multimedia section including videos, a podcast, photos, a dedicated Q&A with Fenton Beed, the social media conversation, influencers, and more.
My Story
• Inspiring stories about millet heroes engaged in production, processing, research and development and raising consumer awareness about nutritional benefits of millets from all regions.
Global Chef Challenge
• Millets are so diverse in taste, and in the variety of products and recipes they produce. Rich in heritage, there are endless ways to prepare and enjoy these nutritious grains. Check out the recipes suggested by international chefs and hobby cooks and bon apetit!
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#IYM2023 Podcast is live!
It features valuable insights from experts such as Vilas A Tonapi from the Indian Institute of Millets Research, Makiko Taguchi from FAO, and Chef Fatmata Binta, a millet enthusiast.
The podcast is available in both English and Spanish. Don't miss it!
This International Year of Millets 2023, let's journey through time and continents, tracing the history and potential of this small but powerful grain.
• Apple podcast
• Spotify
• Soundcloud
• Audiogram El mijo: un patrimonio nutritivo, un horizonte de posibilidades
En el Año Internacional del Mijo 2023, viajemos a través del tiempo y continentes, trazando la historia y el potencial de este pequeño pero poderoso grano.
• Apple podcast
• Spotify
• Soundcloud
• Audiogram
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ICRISAT to co-organize a side event at the 51st Committee on World Food Security
ICRISAT will join forces with the FAO for a side event at the 51st Session of the Committee on World Food Security (CFS), held between 23 and 27 October 2023, in a hybrid format in Rome, Italy. ICRISAT is invited to participate in the side event called ‘’Empowering Farmers, Indigenous Peoples, women, and Youth: Unlocking the Potential of Millets.’’ |
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Asia: India (Headquarters - Hyderabad)
Eastern and Southern Africa: Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zimbabwe
West and Central Africa: Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Ghana
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