16/10/2026
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Authored by - Raiyan Rahman, Junior Executive, Research & Publications Department, Earth's Ants
Every October 16, the world observes to raise about , food and the importance of ensuring access to safe, nutritious and sufficient food for everyone.
What if the solution to world hunger lies in the very things. we throw away every day? It may sound surprising, but with the help of science and , food waste can be a valuable resource, traditional farming can takes more sustainable path and empty plates can be replaced with hope and Today, the world faces serious challenges,from food insecurity and rising food demand to wasteful consumption and unhealthy food practices. The problem is not just about producing enough food also about how we grow, store, transport and distribute foods. This World Food Day reminds us that innovation, use of resources and collective efforts can help build a future where everybody has access to safe and nutritious food.
𝑰𝒏𝒏𝒐𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒊𝒔 𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒉𝒐𝒘 𝒇𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝒊𝒔 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒆𝒅, 𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒆𝒅, 𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒌𝒆𝒕𝒆𝒅
It brings together advances in science and technology with the knowledge, experience and ingenuity of farmers, fishers, herders and foresters - including women, youth and Indigenous Peoples – as well as investors, policymakers and entrepreneurs, because transforming our systems requires collective action.
𝑰𝒏𝒏𝒐𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒊𝒏 𝒂𝒈𝒓𝒊𝒇𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝒔𝒚𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒎𝒔 𝒕𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒔 𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒚 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒔
It includes digital advisory services, data and information systems, improved seed varieties and biotechnologies, along with field schools, cooperative models, traditional land and water practices, and new approaches to production, markets, finance and distribution. Innovation can also mean reducing risk before crises emerge; preventive and cross-sectoral approaches can strengthen resilience and avoid far higher costs once shocks take place.
𝑪𝒊𝒓𝒄𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒓 𝑬𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒐𝒎𝒚
The circular economy directly strengthens food security by eliminating waste, keeping resources in use, and regenerating natural systems. In traditional linear economies ("take-make-dispose"), roughly one-third of all food produced globally is lost or wasted. By shifting to a circular model, we transform this food waste and byproducts into valuable, nutrient-dense food resources, easing the strain on our global food .(for example – Banana peels to cookies, chips and Eco friendly bags made from Sugarcane waste)
𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒉𝒂𝒔 𝒂 𝒓𝒐𝒍𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒚
Strengthening rural and setting policies that expand access to innovation responsibly. The private sector contributes by Translating innovation into impact demands partnership and investment. Governments play a central role in creating the conditions for success – investing in , investment, strengthening supply chains and creating jobs and new business models with scalable solutions that reach underserved populations. across academic and research institutions, civil society, producer groups, the United Nations System and other development actors, are essential to move solutions from research to action.
So, Together, our efforts to foster innovation can build agrifood systems that are more stable, more inclusive and more resilient – capable of nourishing people today while protecting the resources future generations depend on.
