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Headline : Ensuring Crop Science Serves Smallholders: A Conversation with Joe Cornelius

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Opinion: Food Security & Nutrition, Market Access

Historically, smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia have missed out on the full benefits of advances in global crop science. In some countries, onlyย 10 per cent of farmers have access to the latest generation of seeds or planting material.

At the same time, a wave of new and converging technologies is creating the potential for transformational breakthroughs in crop science innovation that address some of the most pressing challenges facing smallholder farmers, from pest threats and degraded soil to climate change.

To capitalise on this opportunity while democratising access to the latest agricultural technology, Bill & Melinda Gates Agricultural Innovations (Gates Ag One) was created to meet the underserved needs of smallholder farmers. As Gates Ag One formally announces the opening of its headquarters, Farming First spoke with CEO Joe Cornelius about Gates Ag Oneโ€™s mission.

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