Climate
The hub for agriculture and farming news on climate in Africa.
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The TAAT programme – the bold wager on agricultural innovation to feed Africa and tackle climate change
In October 2017, African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina announced a landmark initiative to help feed Africa: the Technologies for…
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Transformation of irrigated agriculture in the Middle East
The Middle East, covering almost 7.3 million km2 and with an estimated population of more than 500 million, is one…
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Rangeland productivity, utilisation and degradation
Rangeland is defined as an area of land with natural forage materials that are utilised by livestock and wild animals.…
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Kenyan farmers combat climate change with innovative and sustainable agricultural techniques
In Kenya’s Bomet and Homabay Counties, smallholder bean farmers are adopting innovative and sustainable agricultural techniques to bolster resilience and…
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Mushroom waste, an alternative solution to Namibia’s housing crisis and emissions
As the African nation has been grappling with the worst drought in a century due to human-caused climate change, a…
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Tanzania to establish a finance department to manage climate change
The Tanzanian government has announced that it is in final stages of establishing a dedicated department to manage climate change…
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African grasslands must become more climate-change resilient
Africa’s grasslands face increasing challenges from climate change, threatening the livelihoods of millions across the continent. Urgent action is needed…
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Researchers advocate for climate-resilient livestock breeding to meet growing population and changing climate needs
African livestock producers have a unique opportunity to improve the production of meat, milk and eggs through modern breeding technologies…
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