Agriculture Resource Packs...Get them Use them

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You may be directly interested or know someone who would really benefit from these great agricultural packs from across the continent by dedicated journalists who are working as a network to champion good agricultural practices which will lead to better livelihoods, and of course better food for us all.

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Representing the best of African development journalism, Agfax audio reports offer a unique insight into rural development, covering the key issues of our time: climate change, biotechnology, health, food security and many more. Up-to-date, informed and highly respected, Agfax has been reporting on rural development in Africa for over a decade. To hear or download the latest reports, choose from one of the popular themes below, or go towww.agfax.net.

Agfax themes     Appropriate technology From Ecosan toilets to sack gardens for slum dwellers, practical, affordable and locally-made technologies help solve problems and create new opportunities. view reports     Climate change Coping with increased temperature, uncertain rainfall, droughts or flooding, how can rural communities adapt to meet the challenges of a changing climate? view reports     Fish and forests Fish, whether from coastal fisheries, inland waters, or aquaculture, are a vital source of protein and income for millions. And forests, if correctly managed, are a sustainable source of numerous products, including timber, food and medicine. view reports     Health There are many connections between rural livelihoods and health, including improved nutrition and sanitation, control of disease-carrying insects, hygiene in food processing and safe use of agrochemicals.view reports     Livestock Often seen as a pathway out of poverty, livestock rearing enables people to survive in harsh environments, earn extra income from sales of meat, milk or eggs, and may provide a financial safety net during tough times. view reports

 

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