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Australia backs Trees-For-Food campaign
The Rwandan and Australian governments have signed an agreement to promote modern agriculture farming to improve food security. Click here to read more. Continue Reading
Feed the Soil, Feed the Crops
Studies show farmland in Africa is often lacking in important nutrients. But researchers say a combination of farming methods may help.Since the world food crisis several years ago, researchers have directed more of their attention to small farms. Most farms in areas south of the Sahara Desert are only about one or two hectares. One of the goals is to increase production without necessarily clearing more land to grow additional crops. Continue Reading
Reforestation project adds hope to food crisis
A project to reforest areas of drought in Niger is helping to buck the trend of food shortage.Click here to read more. Continue Reading
Converting the Evergreen Agriculture concept to reality
By Chris Mesiku for Agroforestry NewsJuly 3, 2012The Times of India reports that eminent agricultural scientist M S Swaminathan advises that three key factors are needed in order to e Continue Reading
Niger Famine and Regreening
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UNCCD Announces Three Winners for First Land for Life Award
The UNCCD has announced three winners for its first Land for Life Award, shining a spotlight on organizations that show tangible evidence combating land degradation.The winners were announced by Miss Universe Leila Lopes from Angola at the UN Conference on Sustainable Development, known as Rio 20, in the Rio Conventions Pavilion. The announcement also marked the global observance of the World Day to Combat Desertification on 17 June. The winners will share a prize fund of 100,000 USD. Continue Reading