Category Archives: small holders

Why dry areas should invest massively in innovation to ensure food security #Sahel

Posted on February 23, 2014 by

Why dry areas should invest massively in innovation to ensure food security.

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Drylands Research:..committed to understanding the linkages between policy strategies, long-term change, environmental management and rural livelihoods in semi-arid areas.

Posted on September 8, 2013 by

    Drylands Research is an informal consortium committed to understanding the linkages between policy strategies, long-term change, environmental management and rural livelihoods in semi-arid areas. It was established by Michael Mortimore and Mary Tiffen to carry out and co-ordinate … Continue reading →

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Global Food Policy Report | International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)

Posted on September 6, 2013 by

Global Food Policy Report | International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI).

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Re: The Enviromental-friendly Governor by DailyPost Nigeria

Posted on August 30, 2013 by

“Presenting the award to the Governor on Friday, the commissioner for Enviroment, Alhaji Hassan Aminami said the award which was given to Borno State on the 15th August, 2013 was in recognition of the state’s effort in fighting desertification and … Continue reading →

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Changes in Climate Trends Impacting Livelihoods and Food Security in Sahel and West Africa | ThinktoSustain.com

Posted on August 27, 2013 by

Changes in Climate Trends Impacting Livelihoods and Food Security in Sahel and West Africa | ThinktoSustain.com. Related articles Changes in Climate Trends Impacting Livelihoods & Food Security in the Sahel and West Africa (Page 1 of 2) (drbausman.wordpress.com) UN officials … Continue reading →

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Food security linked to peace in the Sahel – FAO Director-General / Famine in the region averted but more efforts needed | Database of Press Releases related to Africa – APO-Source

Posted on August 27, 2013 by

Food security linked to peace in the Sahel – FAO Director-General / Famine in the region averted but more efforts needed | Database of Press Releases related to Africa –APO-Source. “Investing in food security in the Sahel is also an … Continue reading →

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Allan Savory: “Agriculture is More Destructive than Coal Mining” | Big Picture Agriculture

Posted on August 17, 2013 by

Allan Savory: “Agriculture is More Destructive than Coal Mining” | Big Picture Agriculture.

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