AFRICA MOBILIZES AGAINST SOIL DEGRADATION
24 June 2024Soil degradation in Africa jeopardizes its food security and the sustainability of its development. The continent has lost fifty million hectares of fertile land in 50 years. Each year, the.
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Agronomy
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Plant Fluorescence Measurement by Genetic Transformation
3 June 2024Understanding and identifying plant stress is essential to preserve their health and ensure their proper development. Fluorescence, a luminous phenomenon emitted by plants, can be a valuable indicator for detecting.
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El Niño wreaks mayhem : Severe Drought Cripples Corn Production in Southern Africa
22 May 2024A severe drought, intensified by El Niño, is wreaking havoc across southern Africa, particularly impacting Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe. These nations have experienced significant reductions in corn crops, leading them.
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Dangerous Scarcity of Arable Land
21 May 2024Land is the essential element of food security. However, a series of converging factors are leading to a scarcity of agricultural lands worldwide. The causes include intensive exploitation, environmental demands,.
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Development of African Aquaculture to Meet Protein Demand
14 May 2024Animal proteins are essential nutrients for the human body. They play a crucial role in growth, tissue repair, immune system function, and energy production. These proteins come from living organisms.
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A Third of Global Food Production is Wasted
13 May 2024Food waste is an environmental, economic, and social scourge. One third of the food produced and intended for human consumption, approximately 1.3 billion tons, is wasted or lost each year.
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Impact of the Water Crisis on Agriculture in North Africa
10 May 2024The water crisis in North Africa poses a major challenge to the region, threatening its food security and economic stability. Several measures are necessary to address this issue. First, effective.
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Agritourism in Africa, an Alternative Income Source for Rural Communities
9 May 2024Agritourism is a type of tourism where visitors explore farms, engage in agricultural activities, and procure local products directly from farmers. This allows local farmers to diversify their income while.
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Sustainable Agricultural Development in the Fight Against Rural Poverty in West Africa
8 May 2024In West Africa, sustainable agricultural development initiatives aim to strengthen the resilience of rural communities by providing training in environmentally friendly agricultural techniques, improving access to agricultural inputs, and encouraging.
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Challenges and Opportunities of a Transition to Organic Agriculture in Africa
7 May 2024The transition to organic agriculture in Africa offers market opportunities and environmental sustainability but faces challenges such as high initial costs, certification, and competition with conventional agriculture. To overcome these.
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