Modern farming methods are helping farmers buffer themselves from the harsh consequences of adverse weather and unfavourable market conditions with a new philosophy; high-yield seeds

Lying in the heart of Africa, Malawi is well known for its export of tea, sugar and tobacco, which take up much of its arable land, but the countrys biggest agricultural export originates not from these commercial plantations; nor is it an intended one

To facilitate access to subsidized fertilizer for smallholder farmers, IFDC has developed a fertiliser voucher programme that relies on a public-private partnership

Worldwatchs Nourishing the Planet team emphasises urban agriculture as a means of increasing food security, empowering women, and protecting the environment