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News: News: The role of mobile phone SMS solutions in promoting agribusiness among small-scale farmers in rural Zambia. A case of Northern Province
astronomical profits from our hard-earned produce” said Mr David Ng'andu a small-scale farmer in rural Zambia. Learn more in CTA new Publication: "The role of mobile phone SMS solutions in promoting agribusiness among small-scale farmers in rural Zambia." Innovation Communication CTA MIS.pdf ...more
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Resource: Resource: Farmer training videos on fruit fly management
618 reads 'With support from CORAF, and in collaboration with the University of Abomey-Calavi in Benin and the University of Ghana, Agro-Insight produced a series of 6 farmer training videos on fruit fly management, which will be of great relevance to all those involved in developing fruit ...more
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Story: Story: From farmers and traders to knowledge artisans
Many developing countries are witnessing trends where indigenous knowledge systems are transforming to a commercial stage. This is exposing the myth that indigenous knowledge can remain pure and undiluted in the current rapidly globalizing world. The modern economy forces farmers, traders and ...more
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News: News: Drought-Resistant White Beans Bring Hope to Smallholder Farmers in Ethiopia
620 reads Ethiopia is one of the world’s largest exporters of white beans, most commonly used to make baked beans. But, severe drought in the country is threatening bean production and the livelihoods of the smallholder farmers who are responsible for the majority of the white bean crop. More ...more
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News: News: Fall Armyworm Tech Prize: Focusing on Sparking Innovations for African Smallholder Farmers
207 reads Deadline: 14 May 2018 Nominations are open for Fall Armyworm Tech Prize that is focused on sourcing and sparking innovations for African smallholder farmers and those that work with them. The Fall Armyworm Tech Prize is a Feed the Future prize being funded by The U.S. Agency for ...more
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Story: Story: Ghanaian farmers upskill with help from DCS smart technology
Elijah Tumusiime's blog 647 reads Ghanaian farmers are championing the adoption of a revolutionary new technology to help upscale farming practices in their rural communities. While it is widely accepted that access to training and information can play a key role in the success of ...more
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Opportunity: Establishing a public-private partnership for creating an incubator and accelerator for youth and women-targeted businesses providing bundled services to rural farmers
The aim of the project is to create a network of franchised businesses offering bundled agricultural services that integrate knowledge products. ...more
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Resource: Resource: Grain Storage Technologies for Smallholders and Farmers' Groups
networking.afaas-africa.org > content > grain-storage-technologies-smallholders-and-farmers-groups-0696 reads Based on a survey of over 30 postharvest technologists, the Postharvest Loss Reduction Centre at the Natural Resources Institute (NRI) developed an interactive catalogue of grain storage technologies for easy consultation. In addition, they have ...more
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Story: Story: Women farmers– the Cornerstone of African Agriculture
The Food, Agriculture, and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN), celebrated the International Women’s Day – 8 March 2016 by paying special tribute to all the women in the agriculture sector who remain committed, focussed and enduring to fee ...more
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Story: Story: Motivate farmers with the organisation of a seminar Country Content AFAAS Content
Immédiatement après mon affectation dans mon nouveau poste (Chef de Poste Agricole) dans la Région du Centre Cameroun, Département de la LEKIE, Arrondissement de SAA, je constate que les producteurs ne sont motivés et semble être dél ...more