Moctar Sacande, an expert in restoration at the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), called for urgent action to stop and reverse land degradation in Africa, at the Africa Climate Week
Agriculture
Arrigoni showcases agrotextiles to grow berries in non-native climates
Arrigoni, a design and agrotextiles production group, held a workshop during the Italian Berry Day, titled ‘Cultivating berries in non-native environments – protective screens for every environmental need’
Urgent action needed to stop child labour in Africa’s agri sector
Stakeholders from across Africa said there is an urgent need to take action against child labour in Africa’s agriculture sector, at a regional conference hosted by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) held on 30 September
SOA-Mitsinjo gets young farmers involved in agroecological practices
Technical and field trainings on resilient agriculture, water management and soil fertility management by Syndicate des Organisations Agricoles (SOA)-Mitsinjo has resulted in young farmers from Analamanga region of central Madagascar getting involved in reforestation and agroecological practice more than ever before
Around 2.1 million Kenyans suffer acute food insecurity, says IRC
Poor rainfall and low crop production has driven 2.1 million Kenyans towards acute food insecurity for the next six months and the International Rescue Committee (IRC) is concerned about the growing humanitarian needs