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Africa: African Heroes and the Superpowers of Agriculture
allAfrica, 23 June 2016
For most people, the notion of a hero conjures up images of brave individuals risking their lives for others, or "superheroes" from comic books or films, armed with supernatural… Read more »
African Heroes and the Superpowers of Agriculture
When our action heroes complete their missions, every African consumer will enjoy better access to affordable, nutritious food - grown and supplied by African farmers and African food companies, writes Strive Masiyiwa Chair of the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa.
Artist Markus Prime rose to Instagram fame for his gender- and race-swapping creations of pop culture and superhero characters (file photo).
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Africa: Food Crop Breeding Programmes Outpaced by Climate Change
Priestley International Centre for Climate, 24 June 2016
The most extreme El Niño weather current in history has officially been declared over, but has left some 100 million people facing severe food and water shortages in its… Read more »
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Kenya: How to Survive Crop Failure? Swap With the Neighbours
Thomson Reuters Foundation, 20 June 2016
What to do if only one crop survives? Trade the surplus Read more »
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Africa: Palm Oil Shows Need for Socially Aware Research
SciDev.Net, 20 June 2016
The knowledge needed to avoid deforestation for plantations should be broader and linked to indigenous people. Read more »
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Africa: Forest and Farm Producer Organizations Are Drivers of Sustainable Global Development
FAO, 16 June 2016
New FAO publication highlights successful examples of rural institutions Read more »
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Africa: FAO Urges More Efforts to Address Rural Hunger and Poverty, Reduce Migration Pressure
FAO, 15 June 2016
Sustainable rural development is key to addressing hunger, poverty and the other root causes of migration, a growing phenomenon which is undermining many countries' ability to… Read more »
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Africa: Sustainable Land Management in Africa Increases Agricultural Production
This Day, 22 June 2016
Improved land management strategies and technologies being used across sub-Saharan Africa are helping protect the environment, boost agricultural productivity, strengthen… Read more »
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Tanzania: Zanzibar Gets Major Boost for Aquaculture Industry
Daily News, 23 June 2016
Zanzibar government in partnership with the Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) have launched a… Read more »
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South Africa: South African Wine Triumphs At International Awards
SA Info, 22 June 2016
A South African wine has scooped a prestigious international award. Held in the UK, Decanter World Wine Awards named DeMorgenzon Chardonnay Reserve 2015 as one of the best in the… Read more »
