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23 October 2009
More than half of crops planted in developing countries are destroyed by pests and diseases, and by inadequate storage or transport, a global food summit has heard.
Technical Fixes Needed to Stem Crop Losses
SciDev.NetMore than half of crops planted in developing countries are destroyed by pests and diseases, and by inadequate storage or transport, a global food summit has heard.
23 October 2009
The 'land rush' across Africa by international investors should be regulated to protect smallholder farmers from deals that could leave them landless and hungry. Akin Adesina, vice president of the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), a partnership to boost productivity of small-scale farming supported by the Rockefeller and Gates Foundations, said the sale or lease of African land should be done in a transparent manner.
Could Regulation Ease Fears Over Land Grabs?
Inter Press ServiceThe 'land rush' across Africa by international investors should be regulated to protect smallholder farmers from deals that could leave them landless and hungry. Akin Adesina, vice president of the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), a partnership to boost productivity of small-scale farming supported by the Rockefeller and Gates Foundations, said the sale or lease of African land should be done in a transparent manner.
22 October 2009
IN the 50 years since the era of independence began, Africa has come a long way. Our freedom is enshrined in law. Embassies of African nations operate around the world but we are not fully free and cannot be until we end the chronic hunger that afflicts nearly 220 million Africans every day.
20 Million People At Risk of Famine
New Vision (Uganda)IN the 50 years since the era of independence began, Africa has come a long way. Our freedom is enshrined in law. Embassies of African nations operate around the world but we are not fully free and cannot be until we end the chronic hunger that afflicts nearly 220 million Africans every day.
21 October 2009
The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has launched an initiative to empower African governments to shape home-grown agricultural policies that provide comprehensive support to smallholder farmers. The initiative is supported by a US$15 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Policy Pivotal in Attaining African Food Security
African Executive (Kenya)The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has launched an initiative to empower African governments to shape home-grown agricultural policies that provide comprehensive support to smallholder farmers. The initiative is supported by a US$15 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
15 October 2009
In advance of World Food Day, marked on 16 October every year, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced a total of $120 million in grants for nine agricultural projects. African initiatives were the major beneficiaries.
'Greener' Green Revolution the Aim of New Gates Foundation Grants
AllAfricaIn advance of World Food Day, marked on 16 October every year, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced a total of $120 million in grants for nine agricultural projects. African initiatives were the major beneficiaries.
15 October 2009
Speaking at the World Food Prize Symposium in Des Moines, Iowa, Gates is also announcing a $120 million package of agriculture-related grants from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to nine institutions around the world.
Bill Gates calls for new green revolution in agriculture
Seattle Times (USA)Speaking at the World Food Prize Symposium in Des Moines, Iowa, Gates is also announcing a $120 million package of agriculture-related grants from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to nine institutions around the world.
15 October 2009
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced plans Thursday to move beyond seeds, fertilizer and agriculture extension services and into politics and public policy in its efforts to bring a green revolution to sub-Saharan Africa. The foundation gave the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa $15 million to influence agricultural policy in more than a dozen African nations
Bill Gates pushes for more attention on Africa
Associated PressThe Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced plans Thursday to move beyond seeds, fertilizer and agriculture extension services and into politics and public policy in its efforts to bring a green revolution to sub-Saharan Africa. The foundation gave the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa $15 million to influence agricultural policy in more than a dozen African nations
15 October 2009
Le fondateur de Microsoft et philanthrope américain Bill Gates doit annoncer jeudi un don de 120 millions de dollars destiné au développement de la sécurité alimentaire en Afrique et en Inde, selon une organisation de développement bénéficiaire.
Bill Gates offre 120 millions de dollars au développement agricole
Agence France PresseLe fondateur de Microsoft et philanthrope américain Bill Gates doit annoncer jeudi un don de 120 millions de dollars destiné au développement de la sécurité alimentaire en Afrique et en Inde, selon une organisation de développement bénéficiaire.
15 October 2009
Bill Gates doit annoncer ce jeudi un don de 120 millions de dollars à destination de l'Afrique et de l'Inde. Les fonds seront affectés à des projets de développement de la sécurité alimentaire.
Bill Gates offre 120 millions de dollars pour le développement agricole
Jeune Afrique (France)Bill Gates doit annoncer ce jeudi un don de 120 millions de dollars à destination de l'Afrique et de l'Inde. Les fonds seront affectés à des projets de développement de la sécurité alimentaire.
15 October 2009
La Fundación Bill y Melinda Gates donará otros 120 mdd para fortalecer el sector en países pobres; su objetivo es fomentar la autoayuda entre los pequeños productores para que impulsen sus economías.
Bill Gates otorga ayuda a la agricultura
CNN Expansion (Mexico)La Fundación Bill y Melinda Gates donará otros 120 mdd para fortalecer el sector en países pobres; su objetivo es fomentar la autoayuda entre los pequeños productores para que impulsen sus economías.
13 September 2009
Nobel Peace laureate Norman E. Borlaug, whose breeding of crops for poor farmers led to Asia's famine-defusing Green Revolution four decades ago, died Saturday night after a long battle with cancer. He was 95. Earlier this decade, as the number of hungry began to swell again, Dr. Borlaug saw his ideas gain renewed traction. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation allied with the Rockefeller Foundation to form the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa.
Father of 'Green Revolution' Dies
Wall Street Journal (USA)Nobel Peace laureate Norman E. Borlaug, whose breeding of crops for poor farmers led to Asia's famine-defusing Green Revolution four decades ago, died Saturday night after a long battle with cancer. He was 95. Earlier this decade, as the number of hungry began to swell again, Dr. Borlaug saw his ideas gain renewed traction. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation allied with the Rockefeller Foundation to form the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa.
8 September 2009
Equity Bank’s Peter Munga spoke in Olso, Norway after receiving the Yara prize for his role in transforming small scale agriculture in Africa. The awards were organised by the Yara Foundation whose objective is to support former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan’s call for an African green revolution and the UN Millennium Project’s goal of halving poverty and hunger in Africa by 2015.
Africa can beat poverty, says Equity chairman
Daily Nation (Kenya)Equity Bank’s Peter Munga spoke in Olso, Norway after receiving the Yara prize for his role in transforming small scale agriculture in Africa. The awards were organised by the Yara Foundation whose objective is to support former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan’s call for an African green revolution and the UN Millennium Project’s goal of halving poverty and hunger in Africa by 2015.
31 August 2009
Countries tackling food insecurity and climate change adaptation can greatly benefit from agroforestry – integrating fleshy plants and trees into their farming systems, environmental specialists say.
Trees "vital for food security"
ReliefWebCountries tackling food insecurity and climate change adaptation can greatly benefit from agroforestry – integrating fleshy plants and trees into their farming systems, environmental specialists say.
20 August 2009
The Alliance for Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) is providing a grant of 13 million dollars to the agricultural sector of Ghana.
AGRA grants 13 million dollars to improve agriculture in Ghana
Ghana News AgencyThe Alliance for Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) is providing a grant of 13 million dollars to the agricultural sector of Ghana.
18 August 2009
A new project to promote rural markets, budgeted at 40.6 million US dollars, was launched in Pemba, capital of the northern province of Cabo Delgado, on Monday seeking to boost access and participation of small scale farmers in the agricultural trade and value chain.
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Country Launches New Project to Boost Rural Markets
Agencia de informacao de MocambiqueA new project to promote rural markets, budgeted at 40.6 million US dollars, was launched in Pemba, capital of the northern province of Cabo Delgado, on Monday seeking to boost access and participation of small scale farmers in the agricultural trade and value chain.