Building Capacity in Crop Modeling to Advance Circular Food Systems in Southern Africa
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10.04.25
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Training Equips Researchers to Support Smallholder Farmers with Climate-Smart, Sustainable Agriculture
A new wave of agricultural innovation is taking root in Southern Africa as researchers are empowered with advanced skills in crop modeling to support Circular Food Systems (CFS).
To strengthen decision-making tools for smallholder farmers, a five-day intensive training workshop was held from 17-21 March 2025 at the ICRISAT Matopos Research Station in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.
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