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Egypt: Hidden Changes At the Heart of Agricultural Egypt
ThinkAfricaPress, 28 January 2013
While Egypt's uprising may not have given rural women a louder voice in the political arena, gradual change may be occurring at the grassroots. read more »
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Nigeria: Implement Policies On Agricultural Extension for Food Sustainability - DON
Leadership, 26 January 2013
Prof. Oluwasegun Adekunle of the Department of Agricultural Extension, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ilorin, has urged the Federal Government to implement policies on ... read more »
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Kenya: Embrace Conservation Agriculture, Kakamega Told
The Star, 22 January 2013
FARMERS have been asked to embrace Conservation Agriculture (CA) to help the country attain attain food security. read more »
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South Sudan: Sowing the Seeds of Food Security in South Sudan (press release)
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, 15 January 2013
A new programme in the Republic of South Sudan is helping vulnerable farmers to improve their livelihoods by boosting the quality of the seeds used to produce key crops. read more »
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Malawi: What Went Wrong? Lessons from Malawi's Food Crisis (analysis)
Fahamu, 17 January 2013
Malawi has gone from bountiful maize crops to renewed uncertainty: Strong, democratic leadership and sound policies are essential for ensuring food security read more »
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Zimbabwe: Irrigation - Africa's Missing Link (column)
The Herald, 21 January 2013
African Union Commission chairperson Dr Nkosazana Dhlamini-Zuma has re-emphasised the importance of agriculture, as "the backbone of Africa's economy". In her 2013 New Year's ... read more »
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Egypt: Turning Deserts Into Fields
UN Integrated Regional Information Networks, 10 January 2013
Political tension in Egypt in the aftermath of the revolution which began nearly two years ago, has hit tourism, led to high food prices, and caused an economic slowdown which is ... read more »
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Kenya: Helping Small Farmers With Seasonal Forecasts
AlertNet, 8 January 2013
Access to seasonal weather forecasts is helping small-scale farmers facing threats from extreme weather in Kenya make informed cropping decisions. By choosing the best seeds and ... read more »
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John Karanga Feb 27 2012, 22:06 Report Abuse Nairobi, Kenya – Police in Nairobi have arrested and placed in custody a manwho allegedly had sex with a pregnant sheep. The high-pitched bleat of the sheep in the night attracted the attention of a resident farmer who caught the Noel Sanyanafwa, having sexual intercourse with the sheep tied to a tree. The Police sent the animal to the Veterinary Services Department to ascertain the truth of the matter. The farmer was returning from his farm when he caught the man half naked and in the act with the sheep.
John Karanga Feb 27 2012, 22:06 Report Abuse Nairobi, Kenya – Police in Nairobi have arrested and placed in custody a manwho allegedly had sex with a pregnant sheep. The high-pitched bleat of the sheep in the night attracted the attention of a resident farmer who caught the Noel Sanyanafwa, having sexual intercourse with the sheep tied to a tree. The Police sent the animal to the Veterinary Services Department to ascertain the truth of the matter. The farmer was returning from his farm when he caught the man half naked and in the act with the sheep.
All agricultural activities in Sub-Saharan Africa are done by women equally as men. The reality is African women prefer working with their brothers. Therefore, women equally as men needs an improvement in education for successful implementation of sustainable agricultural services. Over hundred years Africans have been resisting the unpleasant system that was imposed on them. New light have appeared in their sight with other partners wanting to trade with them. Africa must start building strong foundation now for sustainable development and not rely on the growth rate figures. Food and security are the basic fundamentals
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