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The baffling simplicity of FMNR
When the pioneer of Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR), Tony Rinaudo held a workshop in Kijabe, Kenya, the invited participants from the Beating Famine conference were baffled by the simplicity of what they heard and saw. During the FMNR tour, the message was clear and simple. That the best thing to do when confronted with a barren land crying out for regreening is to simply leave it alone and just wait for trees to regenerate from remnant tree root systems. 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
Agriculture: Part of the Solution to Climate Change-World Bank Report
The World Bank cites Evergreen Agriculture as an impressive example that will bring a sustainable agricultural growth in the world. 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
Putting trees on farms fundamental to future agricultural development
Dennis Garrity the Director General of the World Agroforestry Center during the launch of the International Year of Forest by the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF9) in New York, highlights the key role of evergreen agriculture to future agricultural development. For more information, click here. Continue Reading
Fertilizer Trees End Hunger in Africa-Softpedia Article
A recent artilce by Softpedia describes how fertilizer trees integrated in farm systems have contributed enormaously to alleviate hunger in Africa. For more information, click here. Continue Reading