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Africa’s tropical forests could be next in line as global food demand grows
To date, agricultural expansion in sub-Saharan Africa has mainly been driven by small-scale subsistence farmers. Yet since ...
The Star Worldwide (English) on MSN8d
Women at the heart of agriculture: Key to food security and economic development
Women are the backbone of agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa, making up 66 percent of the workforce in agrifood systems. They till the land, plant the seeds, ...
Lawn and Mowers on MSN11d
Bayer Opens Maize Seed Facility in Zambia to Support Food Security for about 30 Million People
Bayer has announced the opening of a new maize seed facility in Kabwe, Zambia. Through the 32-million-euro facility alongside ...
UN food agency shuts Southern Africa bureau during drought, citing low funding
The United Nations World Food Programme, which relies on the U.S. for nearly half its budget, is closing its Southern Africa ...
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Sub-Saharan Africa comment ‘inaccurate, culturally insensitive’
MinDA criticizes comparisons of Mindanao to Sub-Saharan Africa, emphasizing its role as the Philippines' food basket and highlighting its improved HDI and economic growth.
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New Research Shows Diabetes Rising Faster Than Expected in Africa
A new study has revealed that type 2 diabetes is rising faster in sub-Saharan Africa than previously thought, potentially affecting millions more in the coming decades. The research, published in The ...