In Ghana, torrential rainfall led to a reduction of rice production by 36%, loss of 14 human lives, and millions of Ghana Cedis in crop damage and loss. Farmers have called for an agro-metereological station to forewarn farmers and help them prepare for the effects of climate change. http://vibeghana.com/2011/12/30/climate-change-fights-rice-farmers-in-northern-ghana/
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RSS feed for this sectionApplication of Semiochemicals for Post-Harvest Pest Management
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Lambert Academic Publishing released a new book on Jan. 6, 2012 titled ‘Application of Semiochemicals for Post-Harvest Pest Management’. The book provides estimates of pest-induced losses of foods, in particular stored grain, as well as analysis of why semiochemicals are a promising alternative to conventional pesticides, and more. https://www.lap-publishing.com/catalog/details/store/gb/book/978-3-8473-3553-5/application-of-semiochemicals-for-post-harvest-pest-management
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La Nina Seen Near Peak as Dryness Parches Argentine Corn
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The tropical storm that has brought dry weather to Argentina and increased rainfall in SE Asia is drawing to a close. The storm has caused dryness damage to corn and soybeans in South America, and flooded rubber and palm plantations in Malaysia and Thailand. Argentina’s corn output was expected to hit 29 million tons, but due […]
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56-Year-Old Wins Chief Farmer
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Ghana uses a competition at the 27th Annual Farmer’s Day for the ‘best farmer’ to encourage farmers to work on reducing PHL, and awards technology to aid in farm productivity to multiple winners. The winning farmer also asked government officials to follow through on their promises to provide resources to help farmers and also to […]
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Managing Deoxynivalenol (DON) Contamination in Fusarium Head Blight Affected Wheat
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This article provides on overview of the different results of two papers dealing with wheat contamination, as well as their suggested solutions and practices. Two papers addressing deoxynivalenol contamination in Fusarium head blight affected wheat were covered, the report from Ohio having been recently published and the other from Japan (PDF) published in 2010. blog.plantwise.org/2011/12/05/managing-deoxynivalenol-don-contamination-in-fusarium-head-blight-affected-wheat/ […]
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Food Processing Curbs Climate Losses for Cameroon’s Women Farmers
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In Cameroon, roads also pose serious problems for farmers. Women farmers find that processed agricultural products help prevent heavy PHL that would otherwise occur during the transportation of produce. The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is providing loans to farmers to enable them to buy more processing technology. http://www.trust.org/item/?map=food-processing-curbs-climate-losses-for-cameroons-women-farmers
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FAO/WFP Crop and Food Security Assessment Mission to the Democratic People’s Rebulic of Korea
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The FAO released a report on the food security situation in North Korea, focusing on reasons for PHL (PDF) and the market situation for poor households. http://www.fao.org/docrep/014/al982e/al982e00.pdf
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FAO Says Traditional Crops Key to Facing Climate Change
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The FAO says traditional crops need protection from climate change. The International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture celebrated its 10th anniversary, and a ‘benefit-sharing fund’ has been set up in order to help farmers and breeders in 21 countries adapt crops to problems associated with climate change, such as floods, droughts, […]
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African Agriculture: From Meeting Needs to Creating Wealth
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The Mo Ibrahim Foundation recently released a report, ‘African Agriculture: From Meeting Needs to Creating Wealth’ (PDF). This report looks at the state of African agriculture from the perspectives of economic development, food security, poverty, and the role of women, as well as outlining possible solutions, including PHL reduction practices. The report includes many statistics, […]
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Don Seeks Food Waste Audit
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Nigeria will audit its food loss in order to better plan food management. The government was highly influenced by issues brought forth by the FAO Global Food Losses and Food Waste document. http://www.thenationonlineng.net/2011/index.php/business/agriculture/25180-don-seeks-food-waste-audit.html
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