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September 21, 2012
India: University teaches people how to convert solid waste to manure
Banaras or Varanasi in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh has always had sanitation problems, with even its municipal corporation failing with solid waste management. Now, an initiative by department of Mycology and Plant Pathology, Institute of Agricultural Sciences (IAS), Banaras Hindu University (BHU) to teach villagers how to convert […]
September 21, 2012
NERICA – New Rice for Africa
Dr Monty Jones was commissioned to research on rice varieties for West African drought and famine conditions when he joined WARDA (Upland Rice Breeding Programme at the Africa Rice Centre) and the result has been a landmark rice variety that he calls NERICA. It has shorter life cycle, and is […]
September 21, 2012
Africa’s farmers as agents of change
This post by the President of AGRA (Alliance for Green Revolution in Africa) talks about the potential of Africa and its farmers to be a source of food security globally. Read more here.
September 21, 2012
Uganda: The benefits of Multifunction Energy Platform (MFP)
Engineers Without Borders (EWB) helped develop MFP (Multifunction Energy Platform), a mounted engine which has several uses – cassava chipper, miller and hullers for rice and maize, and an oil press. This last apparatus is set to help farmers a lot as unprocessed sunflower seeds sell for as much as […]
September 21, 2012
Vietnam: Farmers deserve more help from the government
In an ongoing debate, while the Government of Vietnam insists that the condition of the nation’s agricultural system and that of the farmers will benefit from better rice storage mechanisms, other private sector stakeholders present their arguments stating otherwise, insisting that what farmers need is more practical support. Read more […]
September 21, 2012
East African farmers may be adapting to climate friendly practices, but food insecurity persists
A study by CGIAR on the climate adaptability of East African farmers (mentioned in the previous issue – read here) showed that farmers in East Africa were indeed positive towards the uptake of climate friendly practices. The report also says that this adoption of climate friendly practices and technologies was […]
September 21, 2012
Future of agriculture in Bangladesh
In the past years, as much as a third of Bangladeshi lands which were previously dedicated to agriculture have been diverted to use for human settlements, unplanned urbanization and more. Combined with that the increase in the country’s population makes it imperative for the government to mobilise efforts to scale […]
September 21, 2012
Urban farming in Africa, and why government support is necessary
A recent UN FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization) report shows that horticulture in urban areas is the source of income for millions of Africans in 31 African countries. The fact that this has happened without recognitions means that farmers may not have chosen best practices, many a times using heavy […]
September 21, 2012
India: INR 112 million sanctioned for houses for BPL families in Mizoram
The poor and below poverty line (BPL) families in the east-Indian state of Mizoram will now receive help with formal housing from the government, courtesy of a fund of INR 112 million approved by the government of the state. Read more here.
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