Africa to the fore in food security
A new report by Foresight argues for a fundamental change to the global food system if a rapidly expanding global population is to be fed over the next 40-years
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Orange Sweet Potato reduces risk of Vitamin A deficiency in Mozambique
A study published in the British Journal of Nutrition indicates that orange sweet potato (OSP) is effective in providing vitamin A to malnourished women and children in Mozambique, where the prevalence of vitamin A deficiency (VAD) is very high
Conservation agriculture can reverse land degradation
Conservation agriculture holds considerable promise for farmers in sub-Saharan Africa because it can control soil erosion, reverse land degradation, give more stable yields and reduce labour and fuel needs, according to the FAO.
Long-term commitments discussed as continued increase in coffee, tea and cocoaIndia’s Tata group plans to grow tea in Ethiopia
India's Tata group plans to grow tea in Ethiopia and is working towards setting up an automobile assembly plant in Mozambique as it seeks to expand business interests in Africa
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