Lifting the lid on Ghana's illegal small-scale mining problem: ShutterstockSmall-scale gold mining in what is modern day Ghana can be traced as far back as the 15th century. It continues to be an important means of livelihood for many relatively low-income Ghanaians and is highly significant for the economy as a whole. In fact, its economic … [Read more...] about Lifting the lid on Ghana’s illegal small-scale mining problem | 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
Why developing countries should boost the ways of small-scale farming | The Conversation
Why developing countries should boost the ways of small-scale farming: A diversity of seeds on sale in Nanyuki market, Kenya. K Dekeyser Industrial agriculture – farming that involves the intensive production of livestock, poultry, fish and crops – is one of the most environmentally destructive forms of land use. It depends on mechanisation and on inputs like synthetic … [Read more...] about Why developing countries should boost the ways of small-scale farming | The Conversation
[ANALYSIS] Small-scale farmers should be at centre of land reform
[ANALYSIS] Small-scale farmers should be at centre of land reform: [ANALYSIS] Small-scale farmers should be at centre of land reform: A review is in order as the country contemplates improving its painfully slow land reform programme. Protest at Charlotte Maxeke Hospital causing traffic diversions: It’s not clear who is protesting and whether it’s related to the health … [Read more...] about [ANALYSIS] Small-scale farmers should be at centre of land reform
Why controlling rats on small-scale African farms is vital for food security | The Conversation
Why controlling rats on small-scale African farms is vital for food security: In many parts of Africa rodents often cause crop losses. ShutterstockRecent analysis suggests that Africa will only be able to achieve food security if it invests in crop intensification like increased fertiliser and pesticide input per hectare. But the expansion of agricultural production areas can … [Read more...] about Why controlling rats on small-scale African farms is vital for food security | The Conversation
