Coronavirus

Olam launches new competition to help global agriculture fight COVID-19

By Anthony Myers

09-Jul-2020 Last updated on 09-Jul-2020 at 11:30 GMT

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Olam Prize for Innovation in Food Security recognises and supports transformational research in global agriculture. Pic: Olam International

Olam International, in partnership with Agropolis Fondation, has announced a competition with a $75,000 grant for the best innovation in food security that can deliver transformational impacts within global agriculture.

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