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Change mindsets, embed policy making, make efficient use of declining biomass, engage the private sector.These and other recommendations of four participants attending the ongoing sixth Africa Agriculture Science Week are captured in this short (2:40-…
“Evergreen Agriculture is ‘doublestory’ system that brings higher crop productivity and a diversified income base for farmers. It brings numerous environmental benefits too.” explained ICRAF scientist Jonathan Muriuki, at the Africa Agriculture…
‘Sustainable intensification’ is one of those phrases regularly bandied about in discussions about agriculture. What does it actually mean?The shorthand definition: ‘producing more food with less negative impact’ – seems hard to dislike.
In a recent event which focused on capacity development for agricultural research, Rob Bertram of USAID stated that, “…without capacity being developed in our partner countries, the likelihood that our investments are going to last over time and pe…
