Diet crisis in Africa’s low income urban zones but transition to nutritious foods possible
There are two compelling reasons for this shift. First, urban dwellers in Africa often have higher rates of malnutrition than their rural counterparts and, second, urban centres are large consumers of food produced in rural areas and in the process are altering the producing areas, sometimes beyond recognition...
Scientists: ‘Partnering with farmers crucial for saving degraded lands’
If degraded lands have to be saved embedding research within farmer-focused development initiatives is essential, echoed scientists on the sidelines of the 14th Conference of Parties to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification here on Monday....
US Government renews commitment to Mali’s food security and agriculture-led economic growth
Renewing its commitment to investments in Mali, USAID’s partnership declaration event at the US Embassy, Mali, brought together high-level participants including from Read more...