Opinions

The problem of pesticides overuse and the need for change

The Mahatma once said that the farmers are the backbone of our country; however, nowadays, farmers are left in their fate, with many challenges to confront. It is not easy […]

Agriculture: Skill to Entrepreneurship Model

Over the last few years, the country’s agriculture sector has witnessed some positive changes, which are sure to have far-reaching consequences in the future for the country. Youths of the […]

Food Additives and their Impact on Children

Food additives comprise a vast orchestra of substances, each playing a specific role in shaping the food we consume. Preservatives guard against spoilage, antioxidants extend shelf life, emulsifiers blend ingredients, […]

Promoting Rural Youth Employment for Poverty Reduction in Haiti

Haiti is a resilient society whose rural communities, have developed coping mechanisms in response to a long history of underdevelopment and political instability. In addition, the country’s religious, cultural, and […]

Zero post-harvest losses equal to Zero hunger?

One-third of all food produced for human consumption is lost or wasted. Food losses happen at each stage of the supply chain, as commodities become damaged, spoiled or lost while […]

Involving Family Farmers in Value Chains: Who benefits?

Some development agencies, experts and government officials believe the way out of poverty for poor family farmers is to become part of a “productive global economy”, alias a global value […]