Investing in the resilience of smallholder farmers is more important than ever if we are to maintain the food security gains now being threatened by the after effects of El Niño and La Niña. That’s the message, President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), Kanayo F. Nwanze, will bring to the Presidents of … Read more
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Agric Has Big Role In Curbing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The pledge to eradicate hunger and poverty must go hand in hand with rapid transformations of farming and food systems to cope with a warmer world, FAO said today in a new report. Agriculture, including forestry, fisheries and livestock production, generate around a fifth of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions. Agriculture must both contribute more … Read more
1.3 Million Kenyans In 23 Counties Are In Need of Food Aid
1.3 million Kenyans in 23 counties are in need of food aid – Report Despite the progress Kenya has made in reducing hunger, it is among 50 countries where levels of hunger remain serious or alarming, a new global report reveals. Kenya’s score of 22 places it at number 72 out of a list of … Read more