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20th edition of the International Exhibition of Agriculture, Livestock and Agricultural Industries opened at the Algiers Exhibition Center in Algeria on March 16, 2022, with the participation of 350 exhibitors, including 150 foreigners. was relaunched after two years of absence due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, under the slogan: "For smart agriculture, facing the challenge of sustainable food and health security (APP/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
MIRACLE WHEAT

Going hungry or going green? A critical look at the ‘Green Revolution’ project in Africa

Food security discourse remains in strong support of development and food aid, which has almost certainly undermined the stability of local agricultural markets in Africa

  • Monique Bennett
7 min read
NORMAN BORLAUG

Borlaug, father of the green revolution, dies at 95

Agricultural scientist Norman Borlaug, the father of the ”green revolution” who won the Nobel Peace Prize, died on September 12 in Texas.

  • Betsy Blaney
6 min read