The Kokoo Pa Farmers Association, supported by FAOs Forest and Farm Facility (FFF) programme, has trained women farmers from the Adansi South district, Ghana, in making soaps from the waste materials of cocoa
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SRTI drives the importance of hydronics to boost food security in the UAE
Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park (SRTI) has been developing innovative technologies, including hydroponics, for agricultural production and food security in the UAE region
Zimbabwe gets contribution for climate resilient agriculture
The government of India has contributed almost US$1mn to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in Zimbabwe to help affected populations tackle climate shocks
Miyawaki forests and Breathable Sand to make deserts greener in Middle East
Dake Rechsand, a Dubai-based company offering sustainable solutions in water conservation and desert farming, is planning to develop green cover in deserts, using the innovative Miyawaki forest model, and the company’s latest technology, Breathable Sand
South Africa and Bangladesh discuss agricultural cooperation
Thoko Didiza, South African minister and member of parliament met Dr Abdul Momen, minister of foreign affairs in Bangladesh, to discuss agricultural cooperation between the two countries