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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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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2012 APEC Ministerial Meeting on Food Security
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The 2012 APEC Ministerial Meeting on Food Security made a declaration on APEC Food Security, addressing PHLs through investment, adopting technologies, engaging farmers, creating better management practices, and improving infrastructure and logistical support. http://www.apec.org/~/link.aspx?_id=677DAF23C1FE4A11BE254069DAC8072A&_z=z
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Farmers to Use Warehouse Receipts for Loans
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In collaboration with USAID, the Ghana Grains Council will bring more warehousing receipt systems to the country in order to help farmers in securing loans while waiting for better prices on the market. This project will directly benefit about 3,000 farmers and processors through efficient grain storage and marketing. The project recently had proven success […]
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The New Economics of Food
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“The New Economics of Food” outlines the importance of markets, trade, and private investment to food security and PHL reduction, highlighting the roles of the ADM Institute, Bill Gates Foundation, and the Global Harvest Initiative. http://savethefloor.com/savethefloor/the-new-economics-of-food/
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Balanced Application of Fertilisers, Use of Quality Seed
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Pakistani farmers lack in knowledge about proper application of fertilizers, quality seed, and efficient use of water, as well as better farm management practices. “Not a single professional farm manager is available in the country.” Food processing industries need to be pushed to ensure return to farmers and maintain a market price equilibrium. Helpful governmental policies […]
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Group Storage to Earn More from Maize
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Rwandan maize farmers are benefiting from a system called warrantage, which allows them to earn double the normal price offered by traders at harvest. Farmers deposit their maize in a group storage shed and can receive 60% of the crop’s value as a low-interest loan. A local bank has partnered with the group and helps to […]
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Food Price Escalation in South Asia – A Serious and Growing Concern
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The Asian Development Bank recently published ‘Food Price Escalation in South Asia – A Serious and Growing Concern‘, examing the reasons for food price increases and the impact of raised food prices on poverty and economic stability in the region. It also provides policy responses, recommendations, and practical solutions. http://www.adb.org/publications/food-price-escalation-south-asia-serious-and-growing-concern
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Record Wheat Stocks Offset South American Drought
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Despite the severe drought in South America, world wheat stocks have grown to record amounts this year, corn stocks are larger than expected, and India will also have a record rice crop. Brazil and Argentina both have lowered soybean harvest forecasts, both 2 million tonnes lower than the January estimate, thus bolstering US sales. http://www.canadiancattlemen.ca/news/record-wheat-stocks-offset-south-american-drought/1000894325/
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Government Urged to Enact Agricultural Marketing Act
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The Zambia Co-operative Federation (ZCF) director general James Chirwa reports that farmers are afraid to diversify their crops because they lack market certainty. Most ‘buying’ depots have no scales, sieves, stacking machines, and no moisture meters. Crop marketing in Zambia is directly affected by high input prices; the government needs to provide enough financial resources […]
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