A report has called for a rice development board in Ghana to transform the industry. Farmers need financial support to mechanise and increase yields, says this study:
https://t.co/CHMTL1UOF7
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📢Call for reading!
Opportunities and Challenges for the Promotion of Transitions to Agroecological Practices for Sustainable Food Production in Middle and Low-Income Countries
More details at: https://t.co/Oe6qM3q3Rs
#agroecology#SpecialIssue#CallForReading#FoofProduction
The official launch of the Africa-Europe CoRE in Sustainable Food Systems (CoRE-SFS) kicks off today! The launch starts at 10:00 (SAST) today at @FutureAfricaUP. Watch this space for updates throughout the 2-day event!
#CoRE_SFS#AfricaEuropeCoRE#FoodSystemsTransformation
Our CLAB-Africa Fellows are participating at #FANRPAN2024 regional policy dialogue in Malawi, focusing on policy pathways to transform Africa’s agriculture and food systems.
Leran more about CLAB-Africa's impact: https://t.co/b6xxk0WanA
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#Flashback Friday
Looking back on the Future Africa team’s 5 years anniversary celebrations. A mango tree was planted symbolising the commitment to long-term sustainability, growth and leaving a lasting legacy for generations to come!
#FutureAfrica#Sustainability#5YearsStrong
Today marks #WorldEngineeringDay with the theme "Engineering Solutions for a Sustainable World". UP expert Dr Selorm Dorvlo, shares insights on the pivotal role of engineers in addressing global challenges like food security & climate change:
https://t.co/SuWaBLVp8X
How African smallholder farmers could harvest more rice with the help of machines - https://t.co/Pydoxg5waZ Great to see @syflava work featured as we discuss next steps at @WUNetwork @FSNetAfrica workshop w/ @UPTuks@YorkEnvironment @GlobalFoodLeeds @UnivofGh
Looking forward to next week's @FSNetAfrica Synthesis Workshop & @WUNetwork Project meetings for our work on 'Technologies for African Food System Transformations' https://t.co/rNEqxNZJPr w/ @YorkEnvironment@syflava@UPTuks @SRILeeds ...
🌾A recent study at @IRRI reveals the potential of Mechanized Direct-Seeded Rice (mDSR) to boost yields up to 0.9 tons/ha and increase profits by 40%. 🚜🌾 Explore the transformative impact on food security and sustainable agriculture!
Learn more: https://t.co/pM5N0y9YN6
Really chuffed to be able to extend our @FSNetAfrica work via a @WUNetwork RDF Award on "Technologies for African Food System Transformations" w/ @syflava Uni of Ghana @UPTuks @GlobalFoodLeeds @YorkEnvironment https://t.co/phT9M4LxGZ