African Agriculture and Food Systems
A pipeline of disruptive technologies could transform our food systems, ecosystems and human health, but attention to the enabling environment is needed to realize their potential. WAGENINGEN, THE NETHERLANDS – In the next three decades we will need a 30–70% increase in food availability to meet the demand from an increasing population. And the global food […]
A new journal article analyzes the emission reduction practices of the livestock sector in seven Latin American countries and their potential to contribute to the fulfillment of the Paris Agreement goals. CALI, COLOMBIA – Despite the importance of the livestock sector for the economies of different Latin American countries, livestock is one of the largest […]
New analysis shows benefits of conservation agriculture to crop performance, water efficiency and climate action in South Asia. MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (16 April 2020) – An international team of scientists has provided a sweeping new analysis of the benefits of conservation agriculture for crop performance, water use efficiency, farmers’ incomes and climate action across a variety of cropping systems […]
NEW ZEALAND – 92 developing countries included livestock-related emissions as a target for mitigation in their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). One of the biggest challenges to achieving mitigation in the sector is tracking emissions, for which national inventories are a key tool. However, systems for measuring and monitoring changes in livestock greenhouse gas emissions are […]
Once a street vendor selling maize flour, Mkami Yusuph Tetere, a 25-year-old entrepreneur, has transformed her life and business, thanks to the pivotal support from SIDO (Small Industries Development Organization) in Mbeya. Her venture, MKAMI INVESTMENT, registered under the number 455640, exemplifies a tale of resilience, learning, and growth. Initial Struggles and the Turning Point […]
Na Mwandishi wetu BARAKA kubwa katika kazi za mikono hutegemea zaidi namna unavyofanya menejimenti ya program unayoifanya na mkazo unaotilia ili uweze kutoboza. Hata kama utaletewa mafunzo ya namna gani kama usipotia nia na kuweka mpango wako katika utekelezaji huwezi kufanikiwa. Hayo ni sehemu tu ya baadhi ya maneno ambayo yamezungumwa katika mahojiano na msagishaji […]
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Agnes Kalibata of Rwanda as his Special Envoy for the 2021 Food Systems Summit. In 2021, the Secretary-General will host a Food Systems Summit with the aim of maximizing the co-benefits of a food systems approach across the entire 2030 Agenda and meet the challenges […]
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: The Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) has released its 2018 Annual Report, highlighting a year marked by significant growth, strategic expansion, and impactful partnerships in Tanzania’s agricultural sector. Noteworthy Developments and Strategic Cluster Expansion: Building Relationships and Enhancing Understanding: Implementation of a Partner Management Plan: Financial Growth and Technological […]
MADRID, SPAIN – Weather and climate services are vital for sustainable development and climate change adaptation. The benefits of investment greatly outweigh the cost, and yet the capacity to deliver and access these services is uneven and inadequate, according to a new report. An inaugural report on the State of Climate Services highlights progress, opportunities and […]
HANOI, VIETNAM – Dr. Leocadio Sebastian, the Regional Program Leader of the CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS) in Southeast Asia, received the “Medal for Contribution to the Cause of Agriculture and Rural Development” awarded by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD). This award is the highest honor […]