Tag: rural livelihoods
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Palestinian Farmers Feeding Hope: A Quiet Cross-Border Partnership
Introduction: A daily thread of cooperation In a landscape often defined by headlines of conflict, a small, persistent story unfolds between the Israeli community of Sha’ar Efraim in central Israel and the Palestinian village of Jalameh in the West Bank. Here, farmers on both sides have forged a practical and human-scale partnership that endures through…
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Solar barns in tobacco: Sustainable TZ future
Introduction: A greener path for Tanzania’s tobacco sector Tanzania’s tobacco industry is a cornerstone of rural livelihoods, providing income for hundreds of thousands of households and contributing to the country’s place among the world’s top producers. Yet the system is energy- and emission-intensive. Traditionally, tobacco leaves are cured using firewood, a process that consumes vast…
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Cassava Chips Crisis in Oti Region: Farmers Struggle to Sell Dried Produce
Background: A growing crisis in the Oti Region Thousands of cassava farmers in the Oti Region are facing a troubling reality as processed cassava chips pile up in heaps with little demand. The distress stems from market dynamics, shifting buyer preferences, and cost pressures that make it harder for smallholder producers to convert a reliable…
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Beyond the Grain: How Rice-Field Ponds are Forging Climate Resilient Livelihoods in Cambodia
Introduction: A Transformation in Cambodia’s Fields In Cambodia, where rice is life, climate change is reshaping farming futures. Intensifying droughts, volatile prices, and unpredictable rainfall are eroding the reliability of traditional monoculture systems. Against this backdrop, a growing practice—integrated rice-field pond systems—offers a path toward climate-resilient livelihoods that protect households while sustaining rural communities. What…
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Experts warn as crucial crops in Nepal become harder to grow: ‘Unprecedented’
Overview: a nation confronting a climate-driven agricultural emergency Nepal is facing an agricultural crisis described by experts as unprecedented. Erratic rainfall patterns, intensified floods, and shifting monsoon cycles have damaged crop fields across multiple districts, threatening the country’s food security and prompting a major push to import staples like rice and paddy. While climate change…
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New game reserves set to reshape rural life in Tanzania
Overview: A new era for Tanzania’s wildlife and rural communities Across northern Tanzania, ambitious conservation projects are creating new game reserves that promise to reshape rural life. These reserves aim to balance wildlife protection with sustainable livelihoods for local communities, particularly the Maasai who have long depended on cattle herding, pastoral mobility, and tourism-related activities.…
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KZN Dairy Farmers Fight For Survival Amid Foot-and-Mmouth Disease Outbreaks
Foot-and-Mmouth Disease Strikes South Africa’s KZN Dairy Industry In the heart of KwaZulu-Natal, dairy farmers in the south-western and central regions are facing an existential threat as foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) cases rise among their herds. Despite rigorous biosecurity measures, the virus has continued to surface, disrupting milk production, livestock movements, and regional livelihoods. The situation…
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Punjab Advances Agri Reforms and Farmer Support under CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif
Punjab’s Push for Agricultural Reforms and Farmer Support Punjab is intensifying its focus on agricultural reforms and farmer welfare, a move described by senior provincial minister Marriyum Aurangzeb as a practical blueprint for long-term sector growth. With leadership from Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the province is rolling out programs that link education, training, and…
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Wildlife Compensation Commitment Reaffirmed by Government
Government Reaffirms Fast Wildlife Compensation Commitment In Morogoro, a region frequently touched by human-wildlife interactions, the national government has reaffirmed its pledge to provide prompt compensation and relief to citizens affected by wildlife incidents. The reiteration comes as part of a broader effort to strengthen social safety nets for rural communities living in close proximity…
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European wildcats could return to England: feasibility study sparks cautious optimism
Study suggests wildcat reintroduction is feasible in south-west England The long-quiet borders of rural England may soon see a familiar, but long-mormed, presence: the European wildcat. A comprehensive two-year study assessing the feasibility of reintroducing the species to south-west England has concluded that the project is viable, with broad public support among local communities. While…