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Cultivating Resilience: Uniting against Climate Change for Africa’s Food Future

Building resilience in food systems means increased attention, compassion and united action across Africa. The post Cultivating Resilience: Uniting against Climate Change for Africa’s Food Future...

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It’s Time to Celebrate the Climate Benefits of Livestock Health

Livestock farming, and in particular improving livestock health through vaccination, has positive climate and environmental impacts. The post It’s Time to Celebrate the Climate Benefits of Livestock...

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Kenyan Farmers Tap into the International Carbon Market

A new programme from Farm Africa is helping farmers connect to international carbon markets. The post Kenyan Farmers Tap into the International Carbon Market appeared first on Farming First.

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The Innovations Tackling Food Loss and Waste

To reduce food loss and waste, it is imperative that the right innovation is applied in the right place, to deliver the right impact. The post The Innovations Tackling Food Loss and Waste appeared...

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Navigating the Policy Puzzle of Incoherency and Conflicting Outcomes 

The Africa Climate Summit (ACS) and Africa Climate Week (ACW), alongside the Africa Food System Summit (AGRF), highlighted the crucial need for a sustainable and nature-positive transformation in food...

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It Pays to Invest in Animal Welfare

Investing in animal welfare fosters prosperous and sustainable animal health markets for smallholder farmers around the world. The post It Pays to Invest in Animal Welfare appeared first on Farming...

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Celebrating the Future Architects of Africa’s Food Systems

Africa's youth are the lifeline of food systems on the continent and they have demonstrated their ability to drive its transformation. The post Celebrating the Future Architects of Africa’s Food...

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The State and Future of Africa’s Food Systems: A Conversation with Dr John...

Dr John Ulimwengu discusses a new report on Africa's food systems – their current status, the future and opportunities.   The post The State and Future of Africa’s Food Systems: A Conversation with Dr...

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The Fight Against Climate Change Calls for Significant Collaboration

Ahead of COP28, addressing climate change and its impacts on African food systems means collaborating across sectors. The post The Fight Against Climate Change Calls for Significant Collaboration...

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Farming During Conflict: A Conversation with Rotimi Williams

Rotimi is producing an important staple in one of Nigeria’s conflict areas and speaks about the daily struggles of farming and survival. The post Farming During Conflict: A Conversation with Rotimi...

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Rural Women Play a Transformative Role in Food Systems  

Transforming Africa's food systems relies on empowering rural women, responsible for producing staple foods, with the same resources as men. The post Rural Women Play a Transformative Role in Food...

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Empowering Pastoralist Women as Climate Change Decision-Makers in Tanzania

Pastoralist women in Tanzania are being empowered in climate change adaptation by GCA Local Adaptation Champions Award winner, the Pastoralist Women's Council. The post Empowering Pastoralist Women as...

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Climate Smart Agriculture Interventions Must be Gender-responsive

Increasing women's participation in climate smart agriculture requires inclusion in decision-making and equal access to resources, research shows. The post Climate Smart Agriculture Interventions Must...

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Mitigating Food Loss: Why the World Needs to Go Beyond Technology

Technological solutions are a key component of food loss management but their success hinges on factors that influence their adoption. The post Mitigating Food Loss: Why the World Needs to Go Beyond...

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Women Farmers in Tanzania Work in Unity to Grow Vegetables

The Juhudi women farmers from Tanzania established a community garden to grow tomatoes and green vegetables with help from Farm Africa. The post Women Farmers in Tanzania Work in Unity to Grow...

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Why Africa’s Livestock Intensification Cannot Leave Women Behind

GALVMed experts highlight initiatives to ensure gender-equitable livestock intensification for women livestock keepers. The post Why Africa’s Livestock Intensification Cannot Leave Women Behind...

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Optimising Agrifood Systems: A Recipe for Youth Employment in Africa

A recent Malabo Montpellier Panel report shares how Africa's agrifood system offers untapped employment and entrepreneurship opportunities for Africa's youth. The post Optimising Agrifood Systems: A...

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Climate Resilient Farming Success for Rwandan Refugees and Farmers

A climate-resilient farming project by Practical Action shows how refugees and local farmers in Rwanda are reducing hunger and combating climate change through regenerative agriculture. The post...

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Strong Governance Makes Smallholder Farmer Organisations Vital Partners

With proper governance, smallholder farmer organisations can become important partners to funders in combating poverty and climate change. The post Strong Governance Makes Smallholder Farmer...

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Measuring Water Security Through Lived Experiences Matter

To effectively address water security issues, organisations need to understand whether water infrastructure is meeting people's needs. The post Measuring Water Security Through Lived Experiences Matter...

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