Farmers Cooperatives Strengthening Small Farmers Through Collective Action

Farmers Cooperatives: Strengthening Small Farmers Through Collective Action

Empowering Smallholder Farmers: The Role of Agricultural Cooperatives in Sustainable Agriculture We are currently in the midst of times when it is hard for a small farmer to fight for […]

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Empowering Oil Palm Farmers: Sustainable Solutions for Yield, Profitability, and Food Security

Enhancing Yield, Profitability, and Food Security Through Modern Agricultural Education In the heartlands of rural Africa, where vast stretches of oil palm plantations adorn the landscape, lies a community of […]

8 Key Approaches for Risk Mitigation for Agri SMEs to Attract Financing

8 Key Approaches for Risk Mitigation for Agri SMEs to Attract Financing

The challenges facing agri-SMEs in accessing finance are complex, yet their role in driving agricultural productivity and rural development across Sub-Saharan Africa is undeniable. While the region has seen growth […]

Sub-Saharan Africa’s Missing Middle for Agri-finance: Challenges and Solutions

In recent years, agricultural lending in Sub-Saharan Africa has grown steadily. However, the region still faces a significant challenge known as the “missing middle” in agri-finance. This is partly due to investors’ […]

Cocoa Sustainability and Farmers' Empowerment

Cocoa Sustainability and Farmers’ Empowerment

The challenges W. African cacao farmers face can be overcome or at least softened by the measures presented below in this article. Empowering Farmers through Direct Sourcing and Fair Trade […]

Women’s Role in Sustainable Farming – Real-life examples

Starting running a farm can feel daunting, especially for rural women who lack support and resources. The uncertainty of success and the lack of education and financing prevent many rural […]

The Growing Impact of Climate Change on Insect Populations

The Growing Impact of Climate Change on Insect Populations

The Growing Impact of Climate Change on Insect Populations | Insights and Solutions Introduction As human-caused climate change continues to raise global temperatures, its effects on the natural world become […]

Solarization A Comprehensive Guide to an Eco-Friendly Soil Treatment

Solarization: A Comprehensive Guide to an Eco-Friendly Soil Treatment

What is solarization? Solarization is a technique for soil treatment using white, transparent plastic and the sun’s heat. This technique is useful for reducing the disease pressure (soil-borne pathogens and […]

Unlocking Sustainable Farming Solutions Insights from Wageningen's Lighthouse Farms

Unlocking Sustainable Farming Solutions: Insights from Wageningen’s Lighthouse Farms

In 2017, National Geographic celebrated the Netherlands as an “agricultural giant” that was “changing the way we farm”; notwithstanding its small size, this country was feeding the world and consistently […]

Innovative products and techniques for pest management with fewer pesticides

Innovative products and techniques for pest management with fewer pesticides

NextGenBioPest: Revolutionizing Pest Control for a Sustainable Future The Urgency to Reduce Pesticides: Protecting Ecosystems and Human Health Intense farming using highly specialized crop production systems and extensive use of […]