Monthly Archives: March 2011

Small-scale farms rooted in local markets could lead the way to “food democracy” (African Agriculture)

Posted on March 31, 2011 by

  ==================== Read at : http://www.africanagricultureblog.com/2011/03/coming-global-food-fight.html The coming global food fight  by John Cavanagh and Robin Broad As aggression mounts with the rise of food prices worldwide, small-scale farms rooted in local markets could avert international disaster—and lead the way … Continue reading →

Posted in Agriculture, food / food security

The biggest firms are now plowing people and money into a new strategy aimed at helping the continent feed itself (African Agriculture)

Posted on March 31, 2011 by

  Read at : http://www.africanagricultureblog.com/2011/03/food-companies-share-know-how-in-africa.html Food companies share know-how in Africa by Ilan Brat Food companies have long donated money and surplus food to fight hunger in Africa, but some of the biggest firms are now plowing people and money … Continue reading →

Posted in Agriculture, food / food security, hunger / famine, malnutrition

We won’t solve hunger and stop climate change with industrial farming on large plantations (African Agriculture)

Posted on March 31, 2011 by

============== Read at : http://www.africanagricultureblog.com/2011/03/un-report-reveals-overwhelming-benefits.html UN report reveals overwhelming benefits of eco-farming  by Brigid Darragh The latest report out from the United Nations reveals farmers in developing nations can double food production in ten years’ time by simply transitioning from … Continue reading →

Posted in Agriculture, food / food security

Middle East investors are ploughing increasing amounts of cash into African farmland (African Agriculture)

Posted on March 31, 2011 by

  ============================ Read at : http://www.africanagricultureblog.com/2011/03/agricultural-investment-in-africa.html Agricultural investment in Africa growing as world food prices rise Rory Jones Middle East investors are ploughing increasing amounts of cash into African farmland as global concerns over food security continue to rise. Saudi … Continue reading →

Posted in Agriculture, Desertification, drought, food / food security, food crisis

The key is agriculture (AfricaFiles / IRINNews)

Posted on March 31, 2011 by

  Read at : http://www.africafiles.org/article.asp?ID=25076 Farming the future in the South Summary & Comment: “With independence only months away, Southern Sudan will need to invest in infrastructure to feed and employ its people, while seeking alternatives to its economic dependency … Continue reading →

Posted in Agriculture

Small-scale farmers can double food production within 10 years in critical regions (AfricaFiles / srfood)

Posted on March 31, 2011 by

  ================ Read at : http://www.africafiles.org/article.asp?ID=25126 Africa: Eco-Farming can double food production in 10 Years, says new United Nations report Summary & Comment: Presented to the United Nations Human Rights Council, the report, “Agro-ecology and the right to food”, finds … Continue reading →

Posted in Desertification, drought, food / food security

Knowledge Needs Assessment (UNCCD)

Posted on March 30, 2011 by

Online survey on the Knowledge Needs Assessment As previously announced, the UNCCD is initiating a Knowledge Needs Assessment to inform and support the UNCCD Knowledge Management System and Scientific Knowledge Brokering Function. It is part of our ongoing efforts to … Continue reading →

Posted in UNCCD

The world must continue to pay attention to what is happening in East Africa (UNNews)

Posted on March 30, 2011 by

MORE THAN 8 MILLION EAST AFRICANS IN NEED OF FOOD AID DUE TO DROUGHT, UN REPORTS New York, Mar 30 2011 11:05AM The number of people in need of emergency food aid in East Africa has increased by 2 million … Continue reading →

Posted in drought, food / food security

Spring in my garden (Willem Van Cotthem)

Posted on March 30, 2011 by

Anywhere on this planet, the beauty of plants and animals in a garden is food for the soul. Therefore, from time to time, I post pictures of plants and animals in my own garden and house. I like to share … Continue reading →

Posted in Pictures

Biochar is potentially a mitigation option for reducing the world’s elevated carbon dioxide emissions (Science Daily)

Posted on March 30, 2011 by

  Read at : http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/03/110318102245.htm Can Biochar Help Suppress Greenhouse Gases? ScienceDaily (Mar. 28, 2011) — Nitrous oxide is a potent greenhouse gas and a precursor to compounds that contribute to the destruction of the ozone. Intensively managed, grazed pastures … Continue reading →

Posted in agrichar/biochar/terra preta, Climate / climate change, greenhouse gases