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Bit by bit, East African smallholder farmers adapting to climate change
Bit by bit, East African smallholder farmers adapting to climate changeSubmitted by Vanessa on 7th September 2012 Continue Reading
Kenya: Resource-saving Agriculture
The combination of conservation agriculture and agroforestry techniques is boosting farm productivity in Kenya. Continue Reading
“Living with the Trees of Life:” Innovative Solutions to Solve the Food Crisis
Dr. 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
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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