Agriculture and the challenge of climate change
In view of Earth Day, BKT dedicates the sixth episode of Global Trends to the theme of the climate emergency and how agriculture is...
Zimbabwe to inject US $51M in SIRP
The Government of Zimbabwe and development partners have injected at least US $51 million towards the Small Holder Irrigation Revitalisation Programme (SIRP) to rural...
Taita Taveta, in Kenya sets sight in macadamia farming
Taita Taveta County in Kenya is set to increase macadamia production in its quest for a food-secure county.With extension support from the national government...
IFAD fights rural poverty by addressing climate change effects in Mexico’s Balsas Basin
UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Government of Mexico have signed a financial agreement today that will support the implementation of...
IFAD provides economic opportunities to smallholder farmers’ and artisanal fishermen’s livelihoods in Haiti
The UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Government of Haiti signed a financing agreement today for the implementation of the Inclusive...
Severe foods shortages hit 13% of Zambians
Farming families in Zambia are experiencing a slow and silent climate crisis that has driven about 13%of the population into severe food shortages, which is...
How rural Africa is achieving equitable and effective food system transformation
Food systems in Africa are transforming at a rapid rate. However, while it’s important to encourage and drive change, it’s also vital to ensure...
Zim govt approves 2 000 joint farming ventures
The Zimbabwe government has since 2018 approved at least 2 000 joint farming ventures covering up to 200 000 hectares in an effort to...
What is the Next Move for Site-Specific Nutrient Management Research in sub-Saharan Africa?
Researchers assess the development and performance of more tailored approaches to fertilizer application within sub-Saharan Africa; solutions to overcoming the stumbling blocks that are...
Mali’s Fonio Exports to Rise Through $1.9M U.S Government Investment
USAID / Prosper Africa co-investment grant to Yolélé and Mali Shi SA will improve smallholder value chains and create 13,700 jobs in Mali
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