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Ancient wisdom boosts sustainability of biotech cotton
December 16, 2014 Editor Comments Off on Ancient wisdom boosts sustainability of biotech cotton
Combining computer modeling and field research on cotton pests, a UA-led study suggests that biotechnology and traditional agriculture can be compatible approaches toward sustainable agriculture. Advocates of biotech crops and those who favor traditional farming practices such as crop diversity often seem worlds apart, but a new study shows that these two approaches can be […]
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Rising risk of failed seasons as climate change puts pressure on Africa’s farmers
September 5, 2014 Editor 0
With countries pushing agriculture to center stage, comprehensive report seeks ‘climate-smart’ approaches for vulnerable small-scale farms that produce most of Africa’s food ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (2 September 2014)—Small-scale family farmers across Africa— already struggling to adapt to rapidly rising temperatures and more erratic rains—risk being overwhelmed by the pace and severity of climate change, according […]
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Crop intensification and organic fertilizers can be a long-term solution to perennial food shortages in Africa
March 18, 2014 Editor 0
Growing more food on the same size of land is key to increasing food production in Africa to meet the needs of an ever-growing population Farmers in Africa can increase their food production if they avoid over dependence on chemical fertilizers, pesticides and practice agricultural intensification – growing more food on the same amount of […]
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Agroforestry can ensure food security and mitigate the effects of climate change in Africa
March 12, 2014 Editor 0
Agroforestry can help to achieve climate change mitigation and adaptation while at the same time providing livelihoods for poor smallholder farmers in Africa. Scientists at the World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) say agroforestry – which is an integrated land use management technique that incorporates trees and shrubs with crops and livestock on farms – could be […]
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Increasing cropping frequency offers opportunity to boost food supply
November 29, 2013 Editor 0
More frequent harvest could substantially boost global food production on existing agricultural lands MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL (11/25/2013) —Harvesting existing cropland more frequently could substantially increase global food production without clearing more land for agriculture, according to a new study from the Institute on the Environment (IonE) at the University of Minnesota. The study, published in Environmental Research […]
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Africa: Producing Food Sustainably
November 4, 2013 Editor 0
[SciDev.Net]Higher food demands and scarce resources are putting pressure on agricultural systems. How can productivity be increased within environmental limits, what is the role of science and technology in sustainable agriculture, and what can be done to further develop new crop management Go to Source
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