Agri-food Opportunities

The global conversation around food security is rapidly changing. As climate change, biodiversity loss, and rising food insecurity continue to threaten agricultural systems worldwide, organizations are beginning to shift focus toward crops that have long been overlooked but hold enormous potential for resilience, nutrition, and economic growth. One of the most exciting new opportunities in this space is the Power of Diversity Grants 2026 , launched by the Crop Trust through its Power of Diversity Funding Facility. The initiative has announced €2.2 million in grant funding to support projects that strengthen the value chains of “opportunity crops” across selected countries in Africa and Latin America. What Are the Power of Diversity Grants? The Power of Diversity Grants are part of the broader Power of Diversity Funding Facility , a multi-donor initiative managed by the Crop Trust. The facility focuses on conserving and promoting underutilized crops that can improve nutrition, strength...

PhD Opportunity at Wageningen University: Strengthening Farmers’ Bargaining Power in the Food Value Chain If you are passionate about agricultural economics, rural development, food systems, and EU policy, an exciting new PhD opportunity is now open at one of the world’s leading agricultural universities. The Agricultural Economics and Rural Policy Group at Wageningen University & Research (WUR) is currently recruiting a PhD candidate to join a major 4-year EU Horizon project focused on strengthening the bargaining position of farmers within the food value chain. This position offers a unique chance to contribute to impactful research at the intersection of economics, policy, sustainability, and food systems transformation. About the Opportunity Farmers across Europe continue to face significant challenges in negotiating fair prices and maintaining equitable relationships within increasingly complex food supply chains. Issues such as market concentration, price volatility, unequal ...