Is there a future for smallholder farmers in Africa?: Participants at the 2016 African Economic Conference think there is future for smallholder farmers on the continent. They think African countries can use build upon the Green Revolution in Asia and use the lessons learnt raise their productivity. They spoke at the “Plenary session 5: Lessons on Agro-Allied … [Read more...] about Is there a future for smallholder farmers in Africa?
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South Africa’s land reform efforts lack a focus on struggling farmers | The Conversation
South Africa's land reform efforts lack a focus on struggling farmers: Lack of support for beneficiaries of land reform in South Africa has seen many new farmers fail to live off the land. Siphiwe Sibeko/ReutersSouth Africa’s land reform programme has suffered many failures and its beneficiaries have in many cases seen little or no improvements to their livelihoods. Land … [Read more...] about South Africa’s land reform efforts lack a focus on struggling farmers | The Conversation
Danida-sponsored research improves the lives of Ghanaian cocoa farmers
Danida-sponsored research improves the lives of Ghanaian cocoa farmers: Margaret Owusu grew up in the rural areas around the city of Tema, approx. 25 km from Accra, with hardworking parents and a strong passion for education. Today, her research is improving the lives of the rural population in Ghana. Partly sponsored by Danida Fellowship Centre (DFC), partly by Toms Group, … [Read more...] about Danida-sponsored research improves the lives of Ghanaian cocoa farmers
Ugandan farmers praise UN report citing flaws with Bidco
Ugandan farmers praise UN report citing flaws with Bidco: Embattled Ugandan farmers fighting threats and land grabbing by Bidco have praised a draft report by U.N. investigators that calls into question the company’s business practices. The report is the result of a complaint by the Bugala Farmers Association to the U.N.’s Social and Environmental Compliance Unit … [Read more...] about Ugandan farmers praise UN report citing flaws with Bidco
How a climate crisis can lead farmers to joint planning and response | The Conversation
How a climate crisis can lead farmers to joint planning and response: Droughts in South Africa has led to coordinated joint planning and partnerships to combat the problem. Stephanie MidgleyThere is nothing like a major climate disaster to raise interest in the problem of climate change among farming communities. Farmers in many parts of the world have, in the last decade, … [Read more...] about How a climate crisis can lead farmers to joint planning and response | The Conversation
