06/13/2023 SOURCE: e360.yale.edu
The loss of forests across Africa has long been documented. But recent studies show that small farmers from Senegal to Ethiopia to Malawi are allowing trees to regenerate on their lands, resulting in improved crop yields, productive fruit harvests, and a boost for carbon storage.
As Africa Loses Forest, Its Small Farmers Are Bringing Back Trees
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05/26/2023 SOURCE: news.un.org
Sam Aderubo started his company, Honey Pride, in Arua, northern Uganda, in order to make a positive impact on his community. With support from the UN, the business is taking off, providing work for hundreds of local beekeepers, many of whom are marginalized women and youth.
First Person: The honey business owner creating a buzz in northern Uganda
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Topics: Agriculture Global, World Hunger, Ag Africa, World Population, Food Safety,
Horn of Africa: world leaders hold fate of 20 million children in the balance | Save the Children International
The drought in the Horn of Africa, including Somalia, has been hard for children
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Topics: Rice, Water, GMO's, Ag Africa, Food Security/Shortage,
African farmers reap rewards of flood-tolerant rice
Two flood-resistant rice varieties are sustaining small-scale African farmers affected by climate change.
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Hunger: UN seeks $396 Million for North-East Nigeria
Article Summary Up to 4.3 million people face severe hunger risks in Northeast Nigeria. Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe states risk
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Topics: Sustainability, World Hunger, Government / Policies, Ag Africa,
Scorecard of Nigeria’s Agricultural Development 2015-2023
Buharism, the term used to describe the economic theory and political economy of President Muhammadu Buhari, promised in May 2015 when he assumed office,
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Topics: Rice, Soybeans, Markets/Pricing, Peanuts, Ag Tech, Ag Innovation, Ag Africa,
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Greetings from Malawi; I feel honored and happy for visiting Malawi for the first time by bus and it was a great experience for me and the fellows who…
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Topics: Cotton, Agriculture Global, Research, Ag Africa,
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_(Do Tanzanians understand thoroughly what *Food Security* is? And what *Acute Food Insecurity* means? Also do they know the current condition of food insecurity in the country?)_ *Uganda: Food Security Issues* April 2023 The government of Uganda has relied on *ad hoc measures* to handle food crises, but the committee led by Ms Janet Okorie-Moe recommends the allocation of Shs400 billion Ugandan shillings to boost food production, establish silos, and food reserves. _(Does the government of Tanzania rely on *ad hoc measures* to handle food crises?)_ This publication understands that the government of Uganda has collaborated with other ministries, departments, and agencies to formulate policies, strategies, programs, and plans to address food insecurity. _(Does the Tanzanian government have clear policies, strategies, programs, plans and goals to address food insecurity? Also, does the Tanzanian government collaborate with other ministries, departments, agencies and private sector to formulate, implement, execute, monitor and evaluate its policies, strategies, programs, plans and goals to tackle food insecurity?)_ According to the United Nations, approximately 2.4 million people in Uganda are facing acute food insecurity, with the number expected to rise to 3.5 million by June 2023. This is due to a combination of factors including climate change, conflict, and the Covid-19 pandemic. _(Do Tanzanians know similar statistics and projection regarding the number of people in Tanzania facing acute food insecurity?)_ The government's efforts to combat food insecurity have been hampered by the lack of a clear food security policy and strategy. Uganda has implemented several programs to combat acute hunger, including the National Agricultural Advisory Services (NAADS) and the Agriculture Cluster Development Project (ACDP), which aim to improve agricultural productivity and enhance food security but have also faced tremendous challenges. _Click link below to read the whole article_👇🏽
Govt needs Shs660 billion to combat food insecurity
The government has relied on ad hoc measures to handle food crises, but the committee led by Ms Janet Okorie-Moe recommends the allocation of Shs400 billion to boost food production, establish...
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Zambia : Enhanced partnerships, new technologies to improve cotton production
Lusaka - Zambia: By BENEDICT TEMBO
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