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Story: Youth involvement in Agriculture for sustainability
According to the African Union, Africa has the youngest population, with almost 200 million people aged 15-24 and each year 10 million young Africans joining the continent’s workforce. more
Story: Agriculture doesn’t have to be a poor people’s game, says successful farmer
For decades, farmers in Africa have been portrayed as illiterate, old and poor. But agribusiness is gradually becoming ‘cool’, championed by wealthy public figures, and tech-savvy youth developing new solutions for the industry. more
Story: Legumes as a Tool to Fight Poverty: Why the International Community Needs to Refocus Investment Priorities
This is a blog post by David Guerena: Pulse crops are critically important to human nutrition, soil health, and agricultural productivity. more
Story: Women farmers– the Cornerstone of African Agriculture
The Food, Agriculture, and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN), celebrated the International Women’s Day – 8 March 2016 by paying special tribute to all the women in the agriculture sector who remain committed, focussed and enduring... more
Story: Innovation driving growth in Africa's agricultural sector
Innovation driving growth in Africa's agricultural sector
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Story: ICT in Agriculture
According to the World Bank, it took cell phones more than 15 years to reach 70% penetration in the United States. In Kenya? It took only 8 years to reach almost everyone! How is Kenya’s Mpesa transforming lives? By 2013, Mpesa was handling... more
Story: Reaching the Millions! What 20 years of Rural Advisory Services has taught us AFAAS Content
Despite a wide range of approaches and actors, advisory services still fail to reach many potential addressees. What needs to be done to ensure that as many farmers as possible more
Story: Cool things you did not know about Agriculture
There's a lot going on in agriculture these days.From agricultural tourism to high-tech tractors that can cost more than a house and can drive themselves, the industry is anything but old-fashioned.... more
Story: Global Good Practice Note 13: Agricultural Innovation Systems
Generating and applying new knowledge is important for all enterprises, including farming. But, quite often, new knowledge that can enhance productivity, competitiveness, and sustainability in farming is not widely adopted at scale. more
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