Tag: farmers

From Imported Grains to Homegrown Growth: Ghana’s Bold Race to Build a Rice Powerhouse

Africa Asanga Divulweva -
For years, Ghana has faced an unusual predicament. A country with rich agricultural land, and a growing population of...

Niassa Has Everything to Feed a Nation—Except the Roads to Get There

Africa Asanga Divulweva -
Mozambique’s northern province of Niassa—which is enormous—has all the resources it needs to become one of the agrarian leaders...

Why Botswana Is Blocking Fresh Produce Imports During Harvest—and Why Farmers Say It Must Continue

Food Security Asanga Divulweva -
With the eastern part of the African continent entering the peak season for the harvest of local crops, the...

From Fragile Islands to Climate Frontiers: How Solomon Islands Is Rewriting the Future of Farming and Environmental Stewardship

Pacific Asanga Divulweva -
The Solomon Islands are experiencing an unprecedented shift in their approach to farming, biodiversity protection, and response to environmental...

Rising Costs Push Farmers Away from Organic Practices as Vandana Shiva Promotes Sustainable Solutions for Global Food Security

Food Security Asanga Divulweva -
New concerns are being raised about the future of food systems as there is a new shift growing when...

Women Farmers Central to Global Food Security at UN International Women’s Day 2026

Food Security Sharya Christiana -
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), together with the World Food...
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Ghana Cuts Cocoa Prices – What’s Next for Farmers?

Africa Senuri Vithanage -
Ghana has reduced the price it pays cocoa farmers to $3,580 per metric tonne for the rest of the...

When Conservation Kills: The Deadly Clash Between Elephants and Farmers in Ogun State

Environment Warsha De Silva -
Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ The gruesome video tells a story no government report ever could: a middle-aged farmer lying motionless...

How India’s Government is Boosting Farmers’ Economic Welfare in 2025!

Asia Sarojini P -
India (Commonwealth Union)_ In the first cabinet meeting of the year 2025, the Narendra Modi-led government has announced two...

ARC grants $11.6 m insurance payout for Malawi farmers

Business & Trade Warsha De Silva -
Africa (Commonwealth) _ African Risk Capacity (ARC) has paid insurance benefits of little over $11.6 million to the Government...

Welsh Cabinet Secretary to support for farmers

Europe S De Silva -
Europe, UK (Commonwealth Union) – Climate Change and Rural Affairs Secretary Huw Irranca-Davies has recently confirmed a new timeframe...

Enhancing the livelihood of seamless farmers

Canada and Caribbean Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth_ The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), in collaboration with the European Union (EU), has made a significant...

What BJP manifesto have in store for the middle class?

Asia Sarojini P -
India (Commonwealth Union)_ According to BJP, the party’s recently released manifesto, Modi ki Guarantee 2024, acknowledges the aspirations and...

Support for Northern Ireland farmers

Environment Warsha De Silva -
Agriculture and Climate Change (Commonwealth Union) _ Robert Carmichael, Chairman of the East Londonderry Ulster Unionist Party Association, is...

AI Revolutionizes Indian Agriculture

Science & Tech Piumi Fernando -
In a pivotal stride toward accelerating the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in agriculture, the Ministry of Agriculture &...

Innovative practices carry hope for farmers

Environment Upeksha Jayalath -
In many parts of the world, water scarcity has emerged as a formidable challenge for farmers, threatening crop yields...