Food Policy

Integrated Food Security Phase Classification: Technical manual version 3.0

The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) is a common global scale for classifying the severity and magnitude of food insecurity and malnutrition.

Publication Date: 
01/04/2019
Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC)
Tags:
Food Security, Nutrition, Poverty, Consumption Patterns, Agriculture, Rainfall Pattern, Droughts, Natural Disasters, Malnutrition
Agriculture

The agricultural mechanization in Africa: micro-level analysis of state drivers and effects

This paper examines the state, drivers and, consequently, the impacts of agricultural mechanization in eleven countries in Africa.

Publication Date: 
01/04/2019
Oliver Kiptoo Kirui
Center for Development Research (ZEF)
Tags:
Agriculture, Agricultural Machines, Agricultural Inputs, Agricultural Systems, Africa
Agriculture

Who works in agriculture?: exploring the dynamics of youth involvement in the agri-food systems of Tanzania and Malawi

This analysis examines the dynamics of youth employment in agriculture and the agri-food system in Tanzania and Malawi. The study finds that when extending the definition of a farmer beyond household heads, the average age of 'farmers' is 34 years in Tanzania and 31 years in Malawi.

Publication Date: 
01/04/2019
Kashi Kafle, Neha Paliwal, Rui Benfica
International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
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Agriculture, Farmers, Tanzania, Malawi, Unemployment, Africa
Climate Change

Good practices for integrating gender equality and women’s empowerment in climate-smart agriculture programmes

With a view towards accelerating the impacts of country programmes in meeting these targets, FAO and CARE have jointly developed this paper to help policymakers and practitioners meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the ambitious goals of Agenda 2030.

Publication Date: 
01/04/2019
FAO
Tags:
Climate Change, Agriculture, Women, India, Global
Food Policy

UN conference in Cairo aims at land, water protection

The 2019 Land and Water Days- Near East and North Africa (NENA) Conference convened by Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations was started in Cairo on Sunday.

Publication Date: 
01/04/2019
Xinhua
Tags:
Food Policy, Food Security, Land, Agriculture, FAO, Egypt, Desert Spread, Land Degradation, Climate Change, Droughts, Africa
Energy

Pumped hydro storage needs $20 billion investment in India: Study

Globally, PHS is an established, proven and cost-effective technology for storing electricity at times of high generation and or low demand which can then be released into peak demand periods

Publication Date: 
29/03/2019
Business Standard (New Delhi)
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Hydroelectricity, India, Agriculture, Energy Technology, Energy
Food Policy

Zimbabwe: Manicaland Faces Food Deficit After Drought, Cyclone Idai

Manicaland Province has sent out an SOS for food assistance for its people following a poor cropping season which was exacerbated by Cyclone Idai-induced rains that destroyed the remaining crop.

Publication Date: 
29/03/2019
All Africa
Tags:
Food Security, Zimbabwe, Natural Disasters, Droughts, Floods, Cyclones, Agriculture, Food Policy, Africa
Agriculture

Uganda: Farmers to Benefit From Shs1.8b Solar-Powered Irrigation Scheme

Moyo — Farmers under Robijame Farmers' Group in Palorinya East Village, Itula Sub-county in Moyo District, are set to benefit from Shs1.8b irrigation scheme project developed by Food and Agricultur

Publication Date: 
29/03/2019
All Africa
Tags:
Agriculture, Irrigation, Solar Energy, Farmers, Uganda, Africa, FAO
Agriculture

Gambia: Farmers in Gunjur Benefit From Skills Development, Climate Resilient Project

Farmers in Gunjur have started benefitting from an agricultural initiative spearheaded by two local youth.

Publication Date: 
29/03/2019
All Africa
Tags:
Agriculture, Farmers, Gambia, Food Security, Climate Change, Climate Adaptation, Africa
Agriculture

Farmers urge Kenya to review policies to boost horticultural sector

Kenya's fresh produce farmers on Wednesday called on the government to provide a conducive business environment to help make the horticultural sector competitive.

Publication Date: 
28/03/2019
Xinhua
Tags:
Agriculture, Horticulture, Farmers, Kenya, Uganda, Africa

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