Tag Archive | "FANRPAN"

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African initiative for food security

Posted on 22 September 2010 by IPS

The Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme is a key platform for revitalising rural economies and food security.

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New emphasis on Zambia’s livestock

Posted on 21 September 2010 by IPS

Zambia created a new Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries Development in 2009 with a view to raising the profile and resources available to the livestock sector.

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Two minutes with: Harry Ngoma, agricultural advisor

Posted on 21 September 2010 by IPS

Rain-fed agriculture requires concentrated attention during a limited growing season. When household labour is lost to AIDS, it can have a devastating effect on income and food security.

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Give a man a fish

Posted on 16 September 2010 by IPS

No answers for South African fishermen denied access to the sea.

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Three minutes with Tendayi Kureya, data shepherd

Posted on 14 September 2010 by IPS

Tendayi Kureya gathers data to better understand the impact of AIDS on vulnerable households

 
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Three minutes with Sepo Hachigonta, virtual maize farmer

Posted on 14 September 2010 by IPS

Sepo Hachigonta forecasts the impacts of climate change on maize yields

 
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FANRPAN to expand across Africa

Posted on 03 September 2010 by IPS

The Food Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN) is spreading its wings. FANRPAN board chairperson Sindiso Ngwenya announced that what used to be a regional organisation is now going continental.

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Malawi hopes to boost agriculture with CAADP

Posted on 03 September 2010 by IPS

To sustain increased levels of agricultural productivity, Malawi is aligning its policy with an Africa-wide programme for agriculture.

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Race to meet deadline for G8 agriculture fund

Posted on 02 September 2010 by IPS

Four COMESA member states are racing against time to meet an October 1 deadline to submit their investment proposals to the Global Agriculture and Food Security Programme (GAFSP).

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Adapt or perish

Posted on 02 September 2010 by IPS

Across Southern Africa, a changing climate will prompt changes in how herders manage finding forage for their animals.

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