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Africa: UN Official Calls for Boost to Smallholder Farming
allAfrica, 11 December 2012
The African Green Revolution Forum held earlier this year in Arusha, Tanzania, aimed to put smallholder farmers at the center of the conversation … Read more »
Give Smallholder Farmers a Bigger Role – UN Official
In an interview with AllAfrica, the assistant director-general of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and regional representative for Africa, Maria Helena Semedo, discusses what commitments and actions are needed to boost the productivity of Africa's smallholder farmers.
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Africa: Small Farmers Merit Support - Gates Foundation
allAfrica, 12 November 2012
Africa's population – in contrast to other regions – is growing significantly younger. How to employ, educate and feed that youth bulge is the topic of a report… Read more »
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Africa: The Women Who Grow Africa's Food Need a Voice
allAfrica, 8 October 2012
When Dr. Ruth Khasaya Oniang'o, a professor of food science and nutrition, shared advice from her mother at the September 2012 African Green Revolution Forum (AGRF), it really… Read more »
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Africa: Annan Urges Investment in Small Farmer
rDNA, 26 September 2012
Farmers have the enthusiasm but need the necessary support from the government. Read more »
