In response to the horrific surge of forest fires in the Brazilian Amazon, the Rainforest Alliance is mobilising its broad network of partners to fight the ongoing destruction of this precious ecosystem
Technology
New footbridge to boost agri-commerce in Rwanda’s Rutsiro municipality
WSP and Bridges to Prosperity have inaugurated third footbridge project in Rwanda over the Sebeya River within the Rutsiro municipality, a move that is seen to boost agricultural activities, benefitting around 3,375 community members
Pöttinger launches NOVADISC rear mowers for cost-effective operation
Pöttinger has redesigned its NOVADISC mowers with an aim to provide high cost-effective operations on steep terrain
Wood-saving cookstoves are helping Zambia cut forest loss
A UNDP-GEF partnership is promoting energy-saving stoves in Zambia’s rural communities in support of the government’s efforts to cut forest loss, clean up cooking, save lives and curb climate change
Modern farming practices to reduce chemical discharge into atmosphere
Andre Laperrière, executive director of Global Open Data for Agriculture and Nutrition (GODAN), has highlighted the importance to adopt new technologies for efficient as well as environmentally-friendly farming practices