Sustainable farming techniques for small farms are essential to building climate resilience—the ability to prepare for, adapt to, and recover from climate-related challenges. As climate change accelerates, farmers face shifting weather patterns, water shortages, and new pest threats. By adopting sustainable farming tools and methods today, small farms can protect their land, ensure productivity, and […]
Sustainable farming techniques for small farms focus on using natural resources wisely to grow healthier crops and protect the environment. This eco-friendly approach benefits farmers, local communities, and future generations. By reducing chemical use and promoting biodiversity, sustainable farming strengthens soil health, conserves water, and builds resilience against climate change. Traditional farming methods often prioritize […]
Global Food Security 2025 is at a critical point. Around the world, millions face rising food prices, crop failures, and hunger driven by climate change, conflict, and inequality. Ensuring access to safe, affordable, and nutritious food has never been more urgent. Understanding the challenges — and acting on sustainable solutions — is essential for a […]
Farming depends heavily on weather, climate, and access to natural resources like land and water. As the climate changes, temperature shifts, altered rainfall patterns, and extreme weather events affect how and where food is produced. While some regions may benefit from longer growing seasons, many others will face increased challenges to agriculture and food production. […]
As the world’s population races toward 10 billion, the question of how to keep everyone fed looms larger than ever. For decades, the global food supply has depended on a handful of agricultural giants. But a quiet transformation is underway—one that could see Africa not just feeding itself, but nourishing the entire planet. In “Africa […]
Smart Agriculture in Africa: Technology-Driven Farming for Food Security As Africa’s population approaches 2.5 billion by 2050, the continent faces massive pressure on food production and arable land. To meet this growing demand, countries are shifting from traditional farming to smart agriculture—a modern, technology-based approach that improves yields, reduces waste, and supports food security in […]
In a continent as rich in diversity as Africa, food is more than sustenance—it’s culture, history, and opportunity. At the heart of this story are African Food Education Programs, designed to preserve traditional food practices while equipping communities with the tools they need to thrive in a changing world. These programs are not just about […]
Food security, defined as consistent physical, social, and economic access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food for an active and healthy life, is intrinsically linked to human development. Factors such as productivity, nutrition, resilience, and empowerment play mediating roles, all while facing significant challenges from environmental degradation and, most urgently, climate change. Africa is currently […]
NEW YORK, July 22, 2024 – In a major step toward advancing agricultural development in Africa, Michigan State University’s (MSU) College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to collaborate with African Food Security (AFS), a rising agri-development company based in Cameroon. The goal is to explore innovative ways […]
Last week, I had the privilege of attending a climate finance roundtable in London, hosted by the British Commonwealth Secretariat and Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation. It was an insightful gathering that touched on several urgent issues, especially African food security in today’s changing climate. One of the key themes that stood […]
