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August 24, 2012
India: Finance Minister wants restructuring of farmer loans
In India, where agriculture largely consists of poor, smallholder farmers, the Finance Minister has called for public sector banks to restructure agri-loans to farmers into long term credit to make economic conditions easier for farmers already suffering due to the worst monsoons and low rainfalls since 2009. Read more here.
August 24, 2012
UN calls on nations to declare global drought
Drought like conditions in Africa, India and the US have perpetuated in a global drought, according to top officials in the UN weather agency. Read more here.
August 24, 2012
Brazilian farms interested in Tanzania’s agricultural sector
As many as seven firms involved in the agricultural sector in Brazil have shown interest in Tanzania’s agricultural sector. Tanzania’s agriculture will also benefit from the G8 initiative called ‘Grow Africa’. Read more here.
August 24, 2012
Kenyan start-up offers farm in a backpack
‘Backpack Farm’, a start-up in East Africa aims to help farmers grow more crops and hence earn more money. It gives out poor smallholder farmers a backpack full of seeds, irrigation, and ‘green chemicals’ and tools, along with a drip irrigation kit and a water tank. Read more here.
August 24, 2012
Why has ‘no-till agriculture’ not become popular in developing countries?
No-till agriculture refers to a progressive method of farming wherein ploughing is limited or eliminated so as to be more eco-friendly, and natural resource conserving. However, this would potentially limit the amount of farming by products which are invaluable for farmers as fodder for their livestock and for alternative usage. […]
August 24, 2012
Genetically Modified foods make no difference in India
The latest report on GE food and crops (read here) concluded that GE crops are not effective in bringing about sufficient progressive changes in India – both in terms of food security and farmers’ livelihoods. Read more here and here.
August 24, 2012
Africa’s future drying up?
More than half of the world’s fastest growing economies are in Africa. Yet, true prosperity alludes as it is based on the poverty of farmers living on a subsistence basis on nutrient poor lands. It is here where agriculture stakeholders can strengthen the economy to sustain its growth in the […]
August 24, 2012
India: Rice harvest in India may drop
Rice is a staple crop in India. However, the low amount of rain in this season’s monsoons, deemed the worst monsoons since 2009 have made it probable that production and harvest of rice, which requires significant amounts of water, is set to fall severely. Read more here.
August 24, 2012
India: Cotton prices may rise again
Indian cotton prices are set to rise for the first time in three years past global levels. This is due to poor monsoon rains having triggered fears of a fall in production. Read more here.
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