The Philippines’ Department of Agriculture recently conducted an evaluation of its AgriPinoy corn program. Its initial year focused mainly on cost-reducing technologies and new systems adapting to issues brought by climate change and catastrophes. The Agricultural Guarantee Fund Pool and Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation also will provide post-harvest facilities and processing machines to farmers. The […]
Archive | June, 2012
Zambia National Farmer’s Union Called for More Investment
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The Zambia National Farmer’s Union has stated that Zambia’s infrastructure, particularly roads, rail network, and storage facilities are factors in the country’s food insecurity. The Union has called upon the government for more investment in this area, and that PHL could be cut by addressing production sites and transportation stages. http://theglobenewspaper.blogspot.com/2012/02/agriculture-indaba-launched.html
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Protecting Harvests – The Impact of Post-Harvest Losses in a Ugandan Context
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Slides on “Protecting Harvests – The Impact of Post-Harvest Losses in a Ugandan Context” as presented in Rio de Janeiro during the Agriculture and Rural Development Day are available online. http://www.slideshare.net/cgiarclimate/ardd2012-rio-learning-event-no-10-session-akaki
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Rio +20 Overview
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The Ecumenical Advocacy Alliance launched a report highlighting the needs for investment in agricultural practices at the Rio +20 Summit, entitled “Nourishing the World Sustainability: Scaling Up Agro-Ecology.” It addresses traditional crop management practices, particularly as combined with ecological concepts and customized for local contexts, and makes a case for reduced pesticides, arguing that crops […]
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Collective Maize Marketing by SHF
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FAO recently posted slides on “Collective Maize Marketing by SHF” detailing how PHL and poverty are directly linked on their site. http://www.fao.org/fileadmin/templates/esa/Workshop_reports/Smallholders_2012/Presentations_2/KPMC_VCAC_Pull_Model.pdf
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The Ukraine Grain Storage and Marketing Cooperatives Project
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The Ukraine Grain Storage and Marketing Cooperatives Project is seeking a consultant to provide technical assistance required to organize Ukrainian farmers into cooperatives. Proposals are due by July 10th. http://www.devex.com/en/projects/ukraine-grain-storage-and-marketing-cooperatives-project/secure?mem=ua&src=tender
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Rio +20: Campaigners Make Case for Scaling up Agro-Ecology
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The Ecumenical Advocacy Alliance launched a report highlighting the needs for investment in agricultural practices at the Rio +20 Summit, entitled “Nourishing the World Sustainability: Scaling Up Agro-Ecology.” It addresses traditional crop management practices, particularly as combined with ecological concepts and customized for local contexts, and makes a case for reduced pesticides, arguing that crops […]
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UNDP and EAC Launch Initiative to Boost Food Production, Opportunities in Agriculture Value Chains
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The United Nations Development Program and the East Africa Community have joined forces to “boost food production, pursuit and income opportunities for farmers by advancing cultivation value bondage in East Africa.” Sorghum, soy and dairy are of particular focus. Infrastructure challenges increases commodity prices. http://www.africanews.it/english/undp-and-eac-launch-initiative-to-boost-food-production-opportunities-in-agriculture-value-chains/
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Internships to Improveoperational Efficiency in Development Organizationsare
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Internships to improveoperational efficiency in development organizationsare available through the ILC Africa Internship Program on behalf of USAID and Africa Lead. Applications are due by June 21st.
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Australian Grains R&D Videos
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Australian Grains R&D has videos on proper storage techniques and technologies on its YouTube channel, as well as many other videos discussing agricultural issues, best practices and methods to deal with such issues. http://www.youtube.com/user/theGRDC/videos
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