Science has the power to boost farming in Africa. But a lot has to change: Technology, like this tea-picking machine in Kenya, can harness agriculture's power to change lives. Reuters/Thomas MukoyaThe agricultural sector is the world’s largest single employer. It provides jobs for more than 40% of the global population. It’s also the largest source of income and jobs for … [Read more...] about Science has the power to boost farming in Africa. But a lot has to change | The Conversation
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Rehabilitation of Street-children through Organic Farming amount of 74,605 US Dollars
APO News from Africa: Rehabilitation of Street-children through Organic Farming amount of 74,605 US Dollars: The Government of Japan has been providing funds to local non-profit organizations through the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP) since 1989. Today, the official ground breaking ceremony of “The Project for Rehabilitation of … [Read more...] about Rehabilitation of Street-children through Organic Farming amount of 74,605 US Dollars
Urban farming produces more than food: social networks are a key spinoff | The Conversation
Urban farming produces more than food: social networks are a key spinoff: Building social networks is one of the greatest benefits of urban agriculture. Author suppliedUrban agriculture, the cultivation of crops and animals in an urban environment, is known to increase access to healthy food. It is particularly important for poorer people in cities where food is mainly accessed … [Read more...] about Urban farming produces more than food: social networks are a key spinoff | The Conversation
Organic farming gets a bad rap. Why it shouldn’t | The Conversation
Organic farming gets a bad rap. Why it shouldn't: Organic farming has numerous benefits for people. ShutterstockCarbon in the atmosphere is dangerous but in the soil it is beneficial. The environmental benefits of organic farming are closely connected to soil carbon. Carbon is the major constituent of soil organic matter, which is vital in holding moisture and plant foods in … [Read more...] about Organic farming gets a bad rap. Why it shouldn’t | The Conversation
African Farmers embark on 4 Day Journey to demand Investment in Ecological Farming
African Farmers embark on 4 Day Journey to demand Investment in Ecological Farming: 30 smallholder farmers from Kiambu, Meru, Machakos and Makueni counties today, set off from Thika on a 4-day resilience journey that will see them engage county leaders and Kenyans on the ideal agricultural system that they envision for Kenya and the continent, exhibit produce, share knowledge … [Read more...] about African Farmers embark on 4 Day Journey to demand Investment in Ecological Farming
