FRA's biggest news from the week

FRA's biggest news from the week

Web version    Forward       Making land reform work   Declining budgetary allocations for land reform continue to hamper the state's ability to effectively drive a successful land reform programme, leaving many land-dependent communities entrenched in poverty and frustration. Read more

Rainforest Alliance urges partners to fortify regenerative coffee farming to cub climate change and biodiversity loses The Rainforest Alliance, an international non-profit organization working at the intersection of business, agriculture, and forests to make responsible business the new normal and its stakeholders have urged partners to fortify regenerative coffee farming to cub climate change and biodiversity loses. Read more

Early SMS alerts help Kenya, Ghana, Malawi, and Zambia farmers cut crop loss, boost incomes A mobile phone message alert system developed by the Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International development charity (CABI) in 2017 is helping stallholder farmers from Kenya, Ghana, Malawi, and Zambia cut crop loss and boost incomes thanks to early SMS warnings on pest risks. Read more

10 Tips for Protecting Livestock from Wild Animals Keeping African livestock isn't just about money but also about looking out for the community. When wild animals attack, it messes with farmers' income, throws local economies off balance and messes up the food security of entire communities — like a domino effect on people's lives. Read more

The State of Smallholder Farmers in Southern Africa In Southern Africa, the agricultural landscape is dotted with smallholder farmers, individuals tilling less than 10 hectares of land, striving to make a living while contributing to subsistence and commercial markets. Resilient smallholder farming communities form the backbone of agriculture in their respective countries, contributing significantly to food security and rural livelihoods. This vital sector is crucial for inclusive growth, but the challenges faced by smallholder farmers demand attention and strategic solutions. Read more

ARC Ltd. And US Government partner to safeguard food security and expand parametric insurance in Africa African Risk Capacity Limited (ARC Ltd.) and the United States Government (USG) have entered into a landmark US$11.7 million partnership to safeguard food security and strengthen climate resilience in Africa by increasing access to parametric insurance. The project aims to protect vulnerable smallholder farmers facing increasing climate change-related disasters while assisting African governments to better respond to climate risks. Read more

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