Region: Africa & Middle East
Transforming Africa’s Agriculture Needs Substantial Investments in Innovation and Technology
Africa & Middle East: Prioritising investments in innovation will help African leaders to achieve sustainable food production, economic growth and resilience, argues Hamady Diop.
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New Fellowship Seeks to Improve Climate Solutions For Women Smallholders
Africa & Middle East: The Climate Action Fellowship by AWARD will advance innovations that address the needs of women smallholders in the African agrifood systems.
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Why Early-Stage On-Farm Sparse Testing Could Be a Game Changer for Crop Breeding in Africa
Africa & Middle East: By aligning breeding programs with smallholder farmers' realities, on-farm sparse testing can deliver improved crop varieties effectively.
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Africa Needs Innovative Policies To Meet Future Demands in the Fisheries and Aquaculture Sector
Africa & Middle East: Africa needs Innovative policies to meet future demands in the fisheries and aquaculture sector, says a new Malabo Montpellier report.
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Kampala Declaration: Farmers Need Support to Implement Change
Africa & Middle East: While the objectives of the Kampala Declaration are clear, implementation requires more support for smallholder farmers.
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Enhancing Poultry Packaging Standards for Consumer Safety
Africa & Middle East: Collaborating with Partners in Food Solutions, Côte d’Ivoire-based poultry producer Markegest has set a strong example for the industry.
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Turning the tide for women fisherfolk in Lake Victoria
Africa & Middle East: Traditionally sidelined in commercial fishing, women are taking the lead in cage fish farming. With fewer entry barriers and technical support, they are finding new ways to secure livelihoods.
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Rangeland Restoration in the Face of Climate Change
Africa & Middle East: Bearing the brunt of climate extremes, rural communities in Ethiopia’s Central Rift Valley have turned to rangeland restoration for solution.
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How ECOWAS Can Further Boost Regional Agricultural Trade: Lessons from Almost 50 Years of Growth, Successes, and Challenges
Africa & Middle East: ECOWAS has made substantial progress in promoting regional agricultural integration in nearly five decades but some challenges still remain.
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The Responsible Agricultural Investment (RAI) Tool for Agribusiness
Africa & Middle East: Developed by the IISD, the RAI tool offers a framework for business leaders to identify responsible investment gaps and make improvements.
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The Africa Food Systems Forum 2024: Where Ambition Lies
Africa & Middle East: Reflecting on the discussions at the Africa Food Systems Forum, there are many solutions in terms of thematic agendas and systemic approaches.
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How Clinical Diagnostics Could Help the Global Fight Against Antimicrobial Resistance
Global: Introducing clinical diagnostics in local veterinary clinics help farmers rationalise the use of antibiotics to reduce the risks of antimicrobial resistance in their livestock.
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