Born in Nigeria, Dr. Nwanze began his four-decade-long career as a scientist, carrying out research on food and nutrition security at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, and Kansas State University, USA. As the scope of his work grew, he held key leadership roles in agricultural development, including within the CGIAR partnership as the Director General of Africa Rice, during the
Cattle ranching in Colombia has been at the heart of the country’s agricultural economy for centuries, contributing significantly to rural livelihoods and national development. However, the sector has also played a profound role in the country’s armed conflict, where the dynamics of land ownership, power and violence are deeply intertwined. A recent study titled Land, cows, and bullets: An untold
Livestock farming plays a critical role in the economies of East African countries, with millions of people depending on cattle, goats and sheep for food, income and employment. However, despite the region’s vast agricultural potential, livestock production faces a significant feed deficit – nearly 40% of the total ruminant feed demand is unmet annually. This challenge, compounded by climate
Ethiopia – often referred to as the ‘cradle of humanity’ due to its significance in the study of human origins and evolution – is home to a variety of unique crops which are an important part of the country’s culture and nutrition. Among these, enset (commonly known as the ‘false banana’) stands out as a cornerstone of Ethiopian cuisine and agriculture.
Scientists in Uganda are using the MinION portable sequencer to study common bean genomics, aiming to improve breeding and adapt to pests, diseases and the impacts of climate change. This research, in collaboration with partners across East Africa, seeks to enhance food security and bean production. Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA) are the fundamental molecules present in all living
Así como las amenazas derivadas de la variabilidad climática se han vuelto más evidentes, también lo han hecho los esfuerzos por mitigar sus efectos en la agricultura. Frente a esta problemática, surgen herramientas que ayudan a tomar decisiones basadas en información climática -como temperatura, precipitación o humedad-, facilitando que agricultores y organizaciones tomen decisiones climáticamente inteligentes. Dentro de estas herramientas
The Global Child Nutrition Forum (GCNF) is the world’s largest and longest-running forum dedicated to supporting governments and their partners in delivering high-quality school meal programs. The 24th edition of the GCNF, held in Osaka, Japan from December 9-12, 2024, was organized by the Global Child Nutrition Foundation (GCNF) in partnership with the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), the
For Malawian farmers Monica Levison and Liden Mbengo, the 2023-24 cropping season posed new challenges to prior years. Like many of their fellow smallholder farmers, they grappled with drought caused by the El Niño effect, which severely impacted agricultural production across southern Africa. Despite these challenges, smallholder farmers demonstrated extraordinary resilience with crucial advisory services provided by the Southern Africa Accelerated