The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-06-14
Severe drought in Zimbabwe threatens millions with hunger
Zimbabwe is experiencing a historic drought that has compromised most of the crops of the 2024 farming season. That has threatened millions with hunger, and the World Food Program has said it might... Read more
food security zimbabwe
2024-06-14
What's Left Out of the Urban Agriculture Conversation
Community gardeners are climate stewards but too often, they fail to get the credit or funding they're due. Read more
2024-06-14
Sudan food emergency: Unpacking the scale of the disaster and the actions needed
More than 20 million face acute food insecurity. Read more
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2024-06-14
Sudan food emergency: Unpacking the scale of the disaster and the actions needed
More than 20 million face acute food insecurity. Read more
food crises resilience social protection sudan northern africa africa
2024-06-13
Learning to 'Make The World Better With Food'
We can only transform the food system for the better when we have a diversity of people, innovations, practices, and technologies. Read more
2024-06-13
Reviving public extension for climate-resilient agriculture: Lessons and insights from India, Indonesia, and Nepal
Integrating reforms with global goals. Read more
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2024-06-13
Reviving public extension for climate-resilient agriculture: Lessons and insights from India, Indonesia, and Nepal
Integrating reforms with global goals. Read more
agricultural extension food systems india indonesia nepal south asia southeast asia asia
2024-06-12
Growing hope with native plants
The revival of traditional plants in Niger and the Sahel region is improving the lives of women in rural communities, enhancing food security and reducing desertification. Read more
nature and environment niger
2024-06-12
Reshaping the Meat Industry One Farm at a Time
Cream Co. Meats aims to promote resilience, reduce reliance on centralized production methods, and empower small famers. Read more
2024-06-11
Syria: Suicide drones increasingly targeting civilians
Violence is still raging 13 years after the outbreak of Syria's civil war. Now government forces have ramped up armed drone attacks on farmers in rebel-held areas — threatening lives, food supply and... Read more
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2024-06-11
Native Farm Bill Coalition Pushes for Changes in Farm Bill
'Native producers face unique delays and barriers in using USDA programs that the Farm Bill can address.” Read more
2024-06-08
Zimbabwe entrepreneur giving wasted bananas new appeal
Small-scale banana farmers in Zimbabwe throw out up to a third of their banana harvests because they can't be sold. This week's Doing Your Bit! features one young entrepreneur who is trying to give... Read more
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