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September 29: The International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste
Resilience and climate change

September 29: The International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste

September 28, 2023

In the heart of Africa, where agriculture forms the lifeblood of communities and the backbone of economies, there exists a paradox. While the continent has vast agricultural potential and is home to diverse ecosystems and abundant natural resources, it faces

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Save the date: Strengthening small-scale farmers and producer organizations’ capacities through farmer field schools on forestry and agroforestry
Producers' Organizations

Save the date: Strengthening small-scale farmers and producer organizations’ capacities through farmer field schools on forestry and agroforestry

September 25, 2023

Join this hybrid seminar to learn about the importance of the strategic mobilization and scaling-up of forestry and agroforestry extension and capacity building for producer organizations, smallholders and forest communities to enhance sustainable forestry and food production. This seminar draws

Innovative grass charcoal fuels opportunity in Ghana

Video Uloma Mezie-Osuocha September 19, 2023
Take our survey: How would you like to engage with YenKasa Africa?
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Take our survey: How would you like to engage with YenKasa Africa?

September 8, 2023

YenKasa Africa is coordinating an inclusive survey to gain deeper insights into the understanding, needs, and aspirations of rural communication services for both current and future members of the YenKasa Africa Initiative. This survey also aims to fortify our ability

APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED! FAO is seeking Communication for Rural Development Specialists
Communication and ICTs

APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED! FAO is seeking Communication for Rural Development Specialists

August 30, 2023

FAO is expanding its roster of consultants! Communication is key to ensuring agricultural growth and sustainable development on a global scale. The FAO Communication for Development Team (ComDev) assists member countries, FAO programmes, decentralized offices and partners in the design

Q&A on food security and supporting small-scale farmers with IFAD president Alvaro Lario
Resilience and climate change

Q&A on food security and supporting small-scale farmers with IFAD president Alvaro Lario

August 29, 2023

Farm Radio International’s Executive Director, Kevin Perkins, recently spoke with the president of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), Alvaro Lario. Mr. Lario was in Ottawa during his first visit to Canada. They spoke about how IFAD is supporting

How Alex turned away from negative perceptions to find joy in farming in Kenya
Gender and youth

How Alex turned away from negative perceptions to find joy in farming in Kenya

August 14, 2023

It’s 5:00am in rural Kiambu County, just outside the Kenyan capital of Nairobi. A cacophony of snorts and squeals breaks the quiet morning air. It is breakfast time on Alma Farms, and Alex is feeding his pigs their daily fare

International Youth Day 2023: Green Skills for Youth, paving the Path Towards a Sustainable World
Gender and youth

International Youth Day 2023: Green Skills for Youth, paving the Path Towards a Sustainable World

August 10, 2023

The significance of sustainability and environmental consciousness cannot be overstated in our rapidly changing world. Climate change poses unprecedented challenges, and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has become a global imperative. As we strive to create a greener, more

Youth in Bangui are the go-to people for farming techniques in the Central African Republic
Gender and youth

Youth in Bangui are the go-to people for farming techniques in the Central African Republic

August 7, 2023

Young people in Bangui turn their training into skills to share with their entire community. Whilst studying for his business degree, Emmanuel had dreams of being an entrepreneur and earning good money. But after he graduated, the 29-year-old struggled to

The Coastal Fisheries Initiative: Teaching communities to fish sustainably
Indigenous Peoples

The Coastal Fisheries Initiative: Teaching communities to fish sustainably

August 7, 2023

There are no longer plenty of fish in the sea. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), more than 35 percent of the world’s assessed fish stocks are fished at unsustainable levels, versus just 10 percent in 1974. Warming oceans, acidification,

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