Tag: Africa
Bootstrapping Urban Food Systems in African Economies with Digital Technologies
Africa & Middle East: Adapting existing digital tools can help bolster African food systems amidst the Covid-19 crisis.
Read MoreThe Role of Engineering in Ending World Hunger
Global: The role engineering plays in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals.
Read MoreOne Planet Fellowship takes action to discover the next generation of African climate scientists in agriculture
Africa & Middle East: The One Planet Fellowship, a $20 million initiative dedicated to supporting research on climate change adaptation, is an academic mentoring scheme which aims to support Africa’s smallholder farmers in adapting to a changing climate.
Read MoreCrunchy Options – Turning to Insects for Healthier Diets and Sustainable Food Systems in Africa
Africa & Middle East: Insects have the potential to be a sustainable and nutritious protein source.
Read MoreActions in Africa Preventing Food Loss and Waste
Global: Ending hunger and ending food waste are central to sustainable development. We can tackle both simultaneously, argues Talentus Mthunzi from FANRPAN.
Read MoreFodder for the Future: Enhancing Pastoralism in Ethiopia’s Lower Valley of the Omo
Africa & Middle East: A temporary solution to drought has inadvertently identified a sustainable solution to supporting pastoralism in Ethiopia, Glen Engel-Cox of iDE tells Farming First.
Read MoreWhy Digitalisation Should Be at the Top of the Agenda for Transforming African Agriculture
Africa & Middle East: The potential for new technology to support African smallholders deserves greater attention.
Read MoreErosion is Eating Away at African Farms: We Must Measure Damage
Africa & Middle East: Farmers besieged by erosion caused by extreme weather can reduce soil run off and improve incomes.
Read MoreUnleashing Innovation For East Africa’s Millennial Farmers
Africa & Middle East: Awino Nyamolo from TechnoServe tells Farming First about how to harness the power of young people for Africa's food future.
Read MoreAgroecology in Action: Harnessing the Power of Orphan Crops
Africa & Middle East: Any approach to boost productivity and food security must fit Africa’s myriad, small and distinct ecosystems.
Read MoreFarmers Need Long-Term and Short-Term Solutions to Combat Fall Armyworm in Kenya
Africa & Middle East: The rampant Fall Armyworm caterpillar is once again threatening harvests across the continent for a second year - what solutions exist for farmers?
Read MoreFishing for Market Opportunities in Nigeria
Africa & Middle East: In the Kano and Sagamu regions of Nigeria, suitable water resources and high market demand mean that aquaculture presents a profitable opportunity for women.
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