Investments must prioritise climate-resilient infrastructure and climate-smart practices in predominantly subsistence-farming countries
Crushing stones is seen as ‘men’s work’. But an all-women gravel-making group in Sarwat Village is turning both stones and stereotypes into ashes
The methods that work in Western nations rarely translate into African contexts
There is a lot of red tape when applying for a piece of farmland but I don’t think there is anything really stopping us from getting in there
Zambia’s government should protect families evicted to make way for commercial farms
Small-scale farmers nearly starved while a Limpopo milling giant fought to stay afloat.
Agriculture is poised to drive a new era of inclusive economic growth for Africa – if smallholder farmers are given the tools to generate income.
Subsistence farmers should be helped to increase yields and find profitable markets, says researcher.
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/ 27 February 2009
A rural Zimbabwean grandmother, Lizzy Mazorodze-Munetsi, first encountered a computer a few months ago and tells the story of her life.
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/ 14 November 2008
Pius Sawa visits the West Nile region to see how a good bean harvest or a goat can cover the school fees without money changing hands.