Smallholder farming in Africa: Climate Casualty or Pioneer?

Grieving the Death and Celebrating the Life of Dr Norman Borlaug

The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa grieves the passing of Dr Norman Borlaug, the father of the Green Revolution and an infinite source of inspiration in the cause of ending hunger and poverty. We celebrate his life, his dedicated work and passionate resolve. It was through Dr Borlaug’s efforts that farmers across much of Asia and Latin America were able to grow enough food to avert famine and save the lives of hundreds of millions of people.

AGRA Statement to G8: Shortest Path to Food Security is through Africa's Breadbaskets

AGRA's response to the communique from the G8 meeting in L'Aquila, Italy.

Fair play for African farmers

Around the world, governments are responding to the global food crisis. After years of underinvestment and neglect, agriculture is making a comeback. Governments from Beijing to Berlin are re-investing in agriculture, finding ways to support their farmers and bring food security to their citizens.

AGRA’s View: Turning G8 Promises into Reality [Français]

The soaring cost of basic food commodities was the subject of intense discussions at this week’s Group of Eight summit in Japan. The leaders of the world’s wealthiest countries vowed to support not only immediate food aid, but also medium- and long-term solutions to the food crisis that is destabilizing many developing countries and driving millions more into hunger and poverty.