The government of Japan will fund UNIDO-based projects in Africa in order to provide training and equipment to various groups in different countries. In the Democratic Republic of Congo, US $1.3 million will be used to help improve the local agro-processing sector, expecting to benefit 4,000 people. In Kenya, US $1 million will be used to aid […]
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Gambia: GEAPP Inaugurates 23 Seed Stores
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Under a two-year European Commission-funded project, the Gambia Emergency Agricultural Production Project (GEAPP) will create 23 village seed stores across the country. The GEAPP concluded Feb, 29, 2012, but did succeed in project goals by providing farmers with resources and tools, including power tillers, multi-crop threshers, milling machines, seeds, fertilizers, and much-needed seed stores. http://allafrica.com/stories/201203020843.html
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Africa: Metal Silos Lock Out Maize Pests
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Farmers in developing countries typically lose 20-30% of their crop due to poor grain storage facilities. Through a project with roots in Central America, African maize farmers are adopting metal silos to protect their families’ food supply and source of income. To date, The Effective Grain Storage Project is responsible for the construction of 146 […]
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Food Security Programme Management
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The Universitat Oberta de Catalunya offers a Postgraduate Diploma in Food Security Programme Management. The year-long online diploma, starting March 1, 2012, is taught by an international team with extensive field experience. Students will understand food security and be better prepared to undertake and support food security work in their communities. The programs specializations include […]
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Kenya will Receive 691 million U.S. Dollars for the Next Financial Year
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According to the agricultural ministry, Kenya will receive 691 million U.S. dollars for the next financial year to accelerate the country’s agricultural output. The goal is to increase capacity of farmers, enabling more domestic food production despite drought seasons, avoiding the need to import food.
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Rwanda: Isae-Busogo Partners With Districts to Transform Agriculture
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Rwandan universities are partnering with provinces to conduct agricultural research. The Higher Institute of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry is working with the Northern Province farmers to minimize PHL and increase productivity. This movement marks a shift in thinking for Rwandan intellectuals and the local population as they strive to find ‘home-grown’ solutions. http://allafrica.com/stories/201201162166.html
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Women in Postharvest Management of Food Production in Nigeria
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The Journal of Stored Products and Postharvest Research published the research paper, ‘Women in post harvest management of food production in Nigeria’ (PDF). The report studied the status of women, what could be done to give recognition to their participation, and how they play a role in PHL reduction. Education and training are areas in need of development […]
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A Knowledge Economy Begins at the Grass Roots
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Telecenters are seen as key to reducing PHL in Rwanda, as they provide crucial access to ICT services and needed information. MoMeals, a mobile marketing system that allows farmers to text message information about crops for sale to a central service that matches the availability to the need, helps farmers match supply to demand. Such […]
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Where Far East Meets Middle East
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The Arava International Center for Agricultural Training offers classes on all the aspects related to agricultural productivity (including how to manage PHL), offers a 10-month course to graduates from universities in IndoChina, and gives students the ability to intern on farms in Israel. http://www.haaretz.com/weekend/anglo-file/where-far-east-meets-middle-east-1.400465
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ADRA Successfully Enhances Access to Reliable Food Sources in Ghana
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The Adventist Development and Food Relief Agency’s (ADRA) Northern Ghana Food Security Resilience Project has effectively helped to reduce PHL from 30-40% to zero, and helped to reduce revenue loss by 19.8% and 10.2% in the Northern and Upper West regions of the country, respectively. Average maize yield has increased by 300%. The project was […]
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