
Topics: Agriculture Global, Food/Nutrition, Food Waste, Ag Global Specialty Food, Ag Tech, Ag Innovation, Ag Startups & Financing, Ag Africa, Ag Labor, Food Security/Shortage,
_(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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Topics: Agriculture Global, Sustainability, Ag Innovation, Renewable Energy (Solar/Wind),

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Topics: Irrigation, Agriculture Global, Sustainability, Ag India, Ag Innovation, Renewable Energy (Solar/Wind),
Maharashtra Farmers to Receive Solar-Powered Agricultural Feeders for Uninterrupted Day-Time Power Supply
The Maharashtra government has acknowledged a large-scale scheme to convert at least 30% of agricultural electricity feeders to solar energy by 2025. It was approved by the state cabinet led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday, a pet project of Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
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Topics: Hobby Farming, Young Farmers, Ag Innovation, Urban Farming, Safety (Farm/Production),
Are you a farmer wanting to earn some extra income hosting visitors on your farm?
I'm starting a new website, FarmVisit.co/host, to help farmers bring visitors to their farms, much like AirBnb Experiences, but for farmers. Check it out and if you want to join as a beta user / farmer host, fil...Read More
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Topics: Hobby Farming, Young Farmers, Ag Innovation, Urban Farming, Smallholder Farms,
Are you a farmer wanting to earn some extra income hosting visitors on your farm?
I'm starting a new website, FarmVisit.co/host, to help farmers bring visitors to their farms, much like AirBnb Experiences, but for farmers. Check it out and if you want to join as a beta user / farmer host, fil...Read More
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Topics: Soybeans, Ag Innovation,
Plant-Based Rubber Innovations Fuel Sustainable Tire Growth
Alternative sources of rubber from plants are being studied as a more sustainable substitute to natural rubber.
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Topics: Food/Nutrition, Food Waste, Ag Innovation, Food Security/Shortage,
3 strategies that can future-proof the global food system
As agriculture is one of the least digitized industries, mass digitization is crucial for reversing the vulnerabilities faced by the global food system.
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Topics: Organic, Young Farmers, Beyond Organic , Ag Innovation, Ag Africa,
Youth from Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) in Tanzania shared their experiences in growing different crops organically which helped them to access the market from different towns of Dar es Salaam, Dodoma, Arusha, and Kilimanjaro and near countries like Kenya. Also, are insisting more youth join them in promoting agricultural activities.
Matandazo Kwenye kilimo , Aina , Sifa na Faida zake kutoka kwa Shekinah Henday ( Agronomist kidoti)
Mtaalamu wa Kilimo Shekinah Henday (Agronomist Kidoti ) atema cheche , aelezea aina , sifa na faida za matandazo katika shamba , Agronomist Kidoti mbele ya ...
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Topics: Soybeans, Research, Ag Innovation,
New ‘magic beans’ produce ingredients for cancer treatments, vaccines
Tens of thousands of sharks are killed each year to harvest a key ingredient for vaccines, while old growth trees are slashed to obtain chemotherapy ingredients. Soybean farmer-turned molecular
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