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Originally posted on ILRI Clippings:
Below are some highlighted remarks made by Vicki Wilde, director of African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD), based in Nairobi, Kenya, at a presentation she made at the sixth Africa Agriculture Science Week…

Originally posted on Science on the Land:
People in tropical countries fear diseases called sleeping sickness, and other names, caused by tiny parasites called trypanosomes (Trypanosoma spp.) also known as tryps. Now there’s new science suggesting a way to reduce…

Originally posted on AgHealth:
The Global Development Symposium 2014 takes place on 4–7 May 2014 at the University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada. Underscoring the critical links between human and animal health, the symposium will explore interdisciplinary approaches to improving public health…

Originally posted on AgHealth:
Smallholder livestock farming in the highlands of Ethiopia (ILRI/Apollo Habtamu). Over 15 scientists from the Food Safety and Zoonoses program at the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) are among 250 participants attending the Africa 2013 Ecohealth…

Originally posted on ILRI Clippings:
The first World Bank Group Fellowship Program in the Africa Region has been launched tol further the Bank’s efforts to attract and build the capacity of local talent and the African Diaspora across the globe.…

Originally posted on Kalu Samuel's Blog:
The Nigerian Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, yesterday indicated the determination of the federal government to revive the groundnut pyramid in the northern parts country. Making this known during…

Originally posted on AGRICULTURE BLOG…..:
Photo: Flickr\Bioversity International Agricultural biodiversity plays a huge role in maintaining resilient local economies, balanced diets and balanced ecosystems. The rapid disappearance of agricultural biodiversity and the lack of measures to protect it are therefore…

See on Scoop.it – Agriculture, Climate & Food security RECYCLINGPORTAL See on http://www.recyclingportal.eu

See on Scoop.it – Food supply & food safety Abstract: The productivity and health status of household poultry are under continuous challenges from endemic, emerging and re-emerging diseases in many developing countries. See on http://www.worldpoultry.net

Originally posted on Thought + Food:
NPR’s “The Salt”  blog had an interesting piece today on a phrase that gets used a lot: the assertion that American farmers “feed the world”.  As often happens, the real fun starts in the comments…

See on Scoop.it – Agriculture, Climate & Food security The first edition of this annual publication provides up-to-date information to help these nations boost food security Bukar Usman (D.V.M., M.V.S.c)‘s insight: "African governments should invest more in the periodic collection … Continue reading →

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See on Scoop.it – Agriculture, Climate & Food security The CGIAR research programs on ‘Livestock and fish’, and ‘Policies, Institutions and Markets’ recently joined forces to bring together nearly 60 participants interested in value chain analysis. Mee… See on livestockfish.cgiar.org

See on Scoop.it – Agriculture, Climate & Food security Aliko Dangote   The investment drive of the Kwara State Government has yielded more dividends as the President, Dangote Group of Companies, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has pledged that his company Bukar … Continue reading →

See on Scoop.it – Agriculture, Climate & Food security The Federal Government has approved the grant of fifteen Billion Naira (N15 Billion) to the Bank of Agriculture (BOA), to be provided to farmers at single digit interest rate for the … Continue reading →

See on Scoop.it – Precision Agriculture Precision agriculture promises to make farming more efficient and should have an important impact on the serious issue of food security, according to a new study. See on http://www.sciencedaily.com

See on Scoop.it – Agriculture, Climate & Food security In an effort to comply with the National Nutrition Policy, a State level Workshop on “Food security for healthy life” on 7th September, 2013, See on isikkim.com

See on Scoop.it – Agriculture, Climate & Food security IF POTENTIAL were edible, Africa would have the best-fed people on earth. The vast continent has 60% of the world’s uncultivated arable land, most of it… See on http://www.economist.com

See on Scoop.it – Poverty, Hunger & Malnutrition THE Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), Nigeria Country Office, is to spend $64,200,000 on promotion of agriculture, food security, poverty eradication and job creation through the sector.   See on tribune.com.ng

See on Scoop.it – Agriculture, Climate & Food security Some decades ago, the agricultural sector was the pivot on which the nation’s economy rotated, creating over 80 per cent jobs and revenue for the nation. See on sundaytrust.com.ng

See on Scoop.it – Agriculture, Climate & Food security allAfrica: African news and information for a global audience See on allafrica.com

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Originally posted on Kalu Samuel's Blog:
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Aviation Matters, Ann Ene-Etta, has outlined the means by which the government is trying to ensure the successful exportation of farm produce through the aviation…

See on Scoop.it – Food supply & food safety Rice engineered to produce an antibody from llamas could help deliver protection against a major diarrhoea virus. See on m.scidev.net

See on Scoop.it – Food supply & food safety Demand for food is expected to increase, outpacing supply. As this situation worsens in the years ahead, the world will be burdened by the growing problem See on http://www.eurasiareview.com

Originally posted on One Billion Hungry: Can We Feed the World?:
Many of the posts on this blog talk about smallholder farmers, commonly characterised as farmers who own or farm plots of land smaller than two hectares. Four-fifths of the…

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See on Scoop.it – Food supply & food safety Editor’s Note: This article is part of a series by the Financial Times’ This Is Africa publication on realizing Africa’s agricultural potential, in partnership with the Rockefeller Foundation. The Skoll World Forum is a proud media partner … Continue reading →

See on Scoop.it – Agriculture, Climate & Food security Editor’s Note: This article is part of a series by the Financial Times’ This Is Africa publication on realizing Africa’s agricultural potential, in partnership with the Rockefeller Foundation. The Skoll World Forum is a proud media partner … Continue reading →

See on Scoop.it – Agriculture, Climate & Food security Rwanda has two policy priorities which can be drivers for growth: agricultural transformation and investment in information and communication technologies (ICTs). How do farmers and rural areas benefit from the investment … Continue reading →

See on Scoop.it – Agriculture, Climate & Food security Local agricultural processing is vital as Africa’s food imports continue to rise – but not all commodities are well suited to domestic value addition. See on skollworldforum.org

See on Scoop.it – Agriculture, Climate & Food security Editor’s Note: This article is part of a series by the Financial Times’ This Is Africa publication on realizing Africa’s agricultural potential, in partnership with the Rockefeller Foundation. The Skoll World Forum is a proud media partner … Continue reading →

See on Scoop.it – Agriculture, Climate & Food security Ben Phalan: Even so-called ‘good’ biofuels need safeguards to ensure that they don’t damage biodiversity or displace other crops See on http://www.theguardian.com

See on Scoop.it – Agriculture, Climate & Food security See on agronigeria.com.ng

See on Scoop.it – Agriculture, Climate & Food security UNEP study found impacts of climate change on availability of natural resources, changing migration pattern in Sahel and West Africa (Changes in #Climate Trends Impacting Livelihoods and Food Security in Sahel … Continue reading →

See on Scoop.it – Agriculture, Climate & Food security     Food security linked to peace in the Sahel – FAO Director-General / Famine in the region averted but more efforts needed   ROME, Italy, December 7, 2012/African Press Organization … Continue reading →

See on Scoop.it – Agriculture, Climate & Food security Joint study calls for major investments in climate change adaptation to reduce the risk of conflict and forced migration See on allafrica.com

See on Scoop.it – Agriculture, Climate & Food security This article is about the Sahel, but it has relevance for other regions.   “There is a clear linkage between hunger and conflict; food security and peace in Africa…Investing in food … Continue reading →

See on Scoop.it – Agriculture, Climate & Food security Julio Godoy: The wall envisioned by 11 African countries on the southern border of the Sahara, and their international partners, is aimed at limiting the desertification of the Sahel zone (Great … Continue reading →

See on Scoop.it – Agriculture, Climate & Food security The Sahara is creeping into the verdant southern Africa. To counter desertification, the Community of Sahel-Saharan States has launched the Great Green Wall,… See on http://www.youtube.com

See on Scoop.it – Food supply & food safety News USA – Protests Worldwide Told Monsanto Heck No, GMO (#News #USA – #Protests #Worldwide Told #Monsanto Heck No, #GMO http://t.co/HeZIZ8XSzf #GMOs #GMOfree #nonGMO #noGMO #organic #agriculture)… See on http://www.streamorganic.com

See on Scoop.it – Food supply & food safety This listing links to information resources related to sustainable agriculture, organic farming and gardening, and growing and buying good, safe food. See on http://www.motherearthnews.com

See on Scoop.it – Agriculture, Climate & Food security Food security means local solutions to a global challenge. Every part of the world is unique. Our food security solutions should be just as unique. Bukar Usman (D.V.M., M.V.S.c)‘s insight: "Food … Continue reading →

See on Scoop.it – Poverty, Hunger & Malnutrition Many Ghanaians shorter due to malnutrition – health report GhanaWeb The Ghana Statistical Service Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey has revealed that 22.7% of people are shorter than their age due to malnutrition. … Continue reading →

See on Scoop.it – Poverty, Hunger & Malnutrition Stars visit Utah in battle against extreme poverty Deseret News She may be able to, thanks to the efforts of the Global Poverty Project, a nonprofit organization that works as a platform … Continue reading →

See on Scoop.it – Agriculture, Climate & Food security Africa could emerge as a global breadbasket provided an enabling agricultural environment is fostered, said Paul E. Schickler, president of DuPont Pioneer, one of the world’s leading agricultural businesses. See on … Continue reading →

See on Scoop.it – Food supply & food safety A continent-wide network of weather stations to gather and provide data could transform agriculture and boost harvests See on http://www.theguardian.com

See on Scoop.it – Agriculture, Climate & Food security Blog: 3 Lessons Food Companies Can Learn From Social Entrepreneurs Blog: Nutrients for All – Agency Through Community Blog: Nutrients for All – Empowerment… Bukar Usman (D.V.M., M.V.S.c)‘s insight: …“A possible … Continue reading →

See on Scoop.it – Agriculture, Climate & Food security A continent-wide network of weather stations to gather and provide data could transform agriculture and boost harvests Bukar Usman (D.V.M., M.V.S.c)‘s insight: "Effective policy-making relies on availability of high quality data and nowhere … Continue reading →

See on Scoop.it – Agriculture, Climate & Food security The Nigerian agriculture sector attracted over $8 billion worth of investments in the last 12 months | Growth Green Agriculture See on growthgreenagriculture.com

See on Scoop.it – Agriculture, Climate & Food security UN Releases Annual Outlook for Food and Agriculture | GG Agriculture See on growthgreenagriculture.com