How design thinking united Malawian researchers and farmers: Academics, farmers and entrepreneurs in Malawi integrate their expertise. Provided by authorMany African higher education institutions are under tremendous pressure to produce innovative research to solve local problems. They are encouraged to produce their country’s next generation of innovators. Scholarly … [Read more...] about How design thinking united Malawian researchers and farmers | The Conversation
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Irrigating Africa: can small-scale farmers lead the way? | The Conversation
Irrigating Africa: can small-scale farmers lead the way?: Farmer-led irrigation comes in many different shapes and forms Remi Nono-Womdim/FlickrWe often hear that irrigation in Africa is too limited, and that the key to a “green revolution” on the continent is to expand to levels seen in Asia. But what if there is much more small-scale, informal irrigation in Africa than we … [Read more...] about Irrigating Africa: can small-scale farmers lead the way? | The Conversation
SA News: Farmers can help keep the lights on
Farmers can help keep the lights on: Farmers must register with the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) in order to do this, for an application fee of R200. “There are already about 400 farmer applications in the system and ... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews Ilhan Omar: We Must Apply our Universal Values to all Nations. Only Then will we Achieve Peace.: … [Read more...] about SA News: Farmers can help keep the lights on
Tanzanian farmers don’t vaccinate against foot and mouth disease. Here’s why | The Conversation
Tanzanian farmers don't vaccinate against foot and mouth disease. Here's why: Foot-and-mouth disease is endemic to Tanzania. Magdalena Paluchowska/ShutterstockFoot-and-mouth-disease is one of the world’s most contagious and economically damaging diseases. Infected animals develop lesions on the feet, mouth, and/or mammary glands which cause lameness, loss of appetite and … [Read more...] about Tanzanian farmers don’t vaccinate against foot and mouth disease. Here’s why | The Conversation
Connecting food waste and sanitation services can help African farmers | The Conversation
Connecting food waste and sanitation services can help African farmers: Fresh produce at a market in Blantyre, Malawi. SuppliedAfrican agriculture is fundamental to supporting rural livelihoods and bolstering economic growth, and can benefit from technology and advances in other development sectors. One solution to help Africa’s agriculture can come from an unlikely sector: … [Read more...] about Connecting food waste and sanitation services can help African farmers | The Conversation
