In addition to the tramline projects for 2011, the Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization will construct 156 more from 2012-2016, with a budget of P312 million. Transportation PHL can reach up to 25% and tramlines will significantly reduce transportation costs. Currently 53 tramlines have been completed, with 171 more under construction for this […]
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Banks Asked to Step Up Advances to Encourage Farm Mechanisation
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The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development of India has released its Potential Linked Credit Plan, encouraging banks to finance the purchase of farm machinery such as combine harvesters and also to extend credit for farm implements, in addition to supporting agri centers and clinics, seed processing centers, and agri business centers. http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/article2658910.ece
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African, Caribbean & Pacific (ACP) Discuss Enhanced Cooperation
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The Advisory Committee on Science and Technology for African, Caribbean & Pacific Development discussed the impact of joint efforts and future needs at the 10th meeting of the Caribbean Week of Agriculture in October. A postharvest knowledge system supported by postgraduate research in terms of food security, economic potential, and wealth creation was a specific […]
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UNISDR: Disaster Resilience Key to Green Economy
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The United Nations Environment Programme met recently in Beijing, China, and said that $1.3 trillion should be spent in 10 areas to increase efficiency and create buffers against disasters. Agriculture is a priority, and in the report published by the programme, $108 billion will be set aside to green the sector, particularly for reducing PHL. http://www.preventionweb.net/english/professional/news/v.php?id=23583 […]
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Q&A: Sarita Nayyar, MD, World Economic Forum
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The World Economic Forum discusses its vision for the future of agriculture, outlining the importance of private and public investments and current models for addressing the issues of food security and development. http://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/q-a-sarita-nayyar-md-world-economic-forum-111111200087_1.html
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Corporate Social Responsibility and Logistics
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Global Logistics Media includes PHL issues in its Corporate Social Responsibility projects. The company encourages logistics companies to become part of the movement of reducing losses, pushing for policy changes, and getting involved in projects that involve improvement of transportation and infrastructure. The company also highlights the activities of Carpe Diehm, an organization focusing on sustainable supply […]
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Ending Food Waste from Field to Fork
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The African Development Bank Group published slides from a recent conference (PDF), ‘The Water, Energy and Food Security Nexus,’ in Bonn, Germany. The slides provide a summary of major PHL issues in Africa, the reasons for loss, AfDB projects in the continent, and continued need for more projects and funding in the future. http://www.water-energy-food.org/documents/hottopicsessions/ht02/nexus_ht2_abou_sabaa.pdf
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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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Feeding Africa: Australian Knowledge Helps Meet A Continent’s Climate Change Challenges
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African food security problems are seen as an opportunity for development by Australia, as the two continents produce many of the same crops in similar climatic conditions. Australian policies and infrastructure are more developed than their African counterparts in terms of agriculture and food security, and Australian participation in the Commission on Sustainable Agriculture and Climate Change […]
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Farmers Still Struggling With Low Harvests Post-Hurricane Irene
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The effects of Hurricane Irene continue to add to the postharvest loss of crops in New York. Gov. Andrew Cuomo responded by creating the Agriculture and Community Recovery Fund, which consists of $15 million. Current losses are estimated to be at about $45 million. http://blogs.villagevoice.com/forkintheroad/2011/11/farmers_still_s.php
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