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Opinion: Evergreen Agriculture
An opinion piece by Jose Rene C.Gayo, vice-chairman of the Management Association of the Philippines agribusiness and countryside development committee, and dean of the MFI Farm Business School. Click here to read more. Continue Reading
Zimbabwe ill-prepared for climate change challenges – experts
Zimbabwe’s lack of preparedness for the impact of climate change is coming under increasing scrutiny, as the nation faces another year of drought and the government admits it has done little to mitigate the crisis. Click here to read more. Continue Reading
Simple, cheap practices help African farmers adapt to climate shifts
With the same aim of improving local agricultural practices, the World Agroforestry Centre has teamed up with international aid agency World Vision to gather diverse experts in Nairobi this month to explore innovative ways to tackle Africa’s unending cycle of drought and food insecurity. Click here to read more. Continue Reading
Farming needs ‘climate-smart’ revolution, says report
Major changes are needed in agriculture and food consumption around the world if future generations are to be adequately fed, a major report warns. Click here for more. Continue Reading
‘Evergreen agriculture’ could impact future biofuel composition
Research into boosting yields of cereal crops could see the feedstock used to greater extents in biofuel compositon of the future. For more information click here. Continue Reading
South Asian network to promote evergreen agriculture
In its effort to promote evergreen agriculture in the South Asian region, the World Agroforestry Center is creating a network of universities, research centers, NGOs and government agencies in the region. This has recieved a boost by a newly formed network, South Asian Network which will assist in the implementation of evergreen agriculture in the region. For more information click here. Continue Reading