When Radio Talks Their Language, Farmers Listen
Kenyan Initiative Links Presenters to Local Extension Officers Radio is an excellent medium for agricultural extension. However, some of the world’s farmers are much better served this way than others. An initiative by the Syngenta Foundation aims to improve the radio
Trinbagonian Impakter: Tech4Agri for the A in STEM
After each class, students fill out a short feedback survey on our sessions are. The most pertinent response a student said to me was that our beginner, paper-based coding game was too easy and that her school’s IT class is
India Wants to Double Farmers’ Incomes – and Tackle Climate Change. Is Technology the Answer to This Double Bind?
Forty years since India gained independence, what has really changed for the farmers of today? Farmers incomes are still too low, India needs to at least double farmers' income. During this crucial post-independence period, agriculture contributed 45% of the country’s
Mobile Pastoralists: The Challenge of Livestock Markets in Karamoja Uganda
This article explores livestock markets and the use of pastoralist mobility to gradually enhance the growing cattle economy in Karamoja, Uganda; cases are provided in this article of the best practices in the livestock trade and communities, involved both inside
The Commercialization of Farmers’ Innovation: Farming Innovators and Rural Entrepreneurs
A successful Story from Kerala, India - by James T.J, Sijo Jose, Sanoop , Stebin K, Dr Hubby Mathew of Peermade Development Society, Idukki , Kerala, India. Based on local problems and needs in Kerala, India, innovative farmers and local communities have
Quality Food in Africa: The Challenges Facing Pig Production in Cameroon
Pig production in Cameroon, similar to many other African countries, requires good entrepreneurial skills. The trade is often unorganized, production costs high, and animal diseases common. Success is a real challenge, despite this, pig farmer Jonas Tchenda has managed his production
Empowering Youth through Agro-Entrepreneurship in Nepal
Agriculture is the backbone of Nepali economy, employing over 66% of the country’s labor force and providing over one-third of the country’s gross domestic products. Most importantly, agriculture makes the livelihood of most Nepalian citizens, as it brings in 83%
A Wild Plant Spreads Throughout The African Diet
Only a few decades ago, hardly anyone knew Gnetum africanum, a vascular plant of the Gnetopsida group. Now the plant’s growth has increased in popularity both on African food tables and within its industry. Gnetum africanum is a climbing plant found
Gender Inclusive Capacity Building Programmes: We Know Gender Equality Matters
Over the years, I have been attending meetings, capacity building programmes, and input or asset distribution schemes for farmers at various platforms. Invariably, in all forms of programmes we continually find that women are largely missing, unless these programmes are
The Importance of Community Participatory Approach: Water and Food Security Programmes
In an agrarian country like India, agriculture is often projected as an occupation or livelihood for approximately 60% of the population, neglecting the fact agriculture supports the life of the entire population. Agriculture and allied sectors have tremendous potential for
The Caribbean Coconut Industry: CARDI’s Perspective
This article is part of our Editorial Series called "GFAR impakters". This is done in partnership with GFAR - The Global Forum on Agricultural Research and Innovation - For more follow on Twitter: #GFARImpakters or view here. Propelled by a health and
Association for Sustainable Development Alternatives: Protecting Biodiversity & Livelihoods
This article is part of our Editorial Series called "GFAR impakters". This is done in partnership with GFAR - The Global Forum on Agricultural Research and Innovation - For more follow on Twitter: #GFARImpakters or view here. The wildlife sanctuary in the