Tag: Sustainable Agriculture
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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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Solar Barns in Tobacco: Tanzania’s Sustainable Future
Introduction: A Sustainable Path for Tanzania’s Tobacco Sector Tanzania’s tobacco farmers sustain hundreds of thousands of rural households and position the country among the world’s top producers. Yet the industry’s traditional curing method—fueling kilns with firewood and charcoal—poses environmental, health, and economic challenges. Solar barns offer a practical, scalable solution to modernize tobacco curing, reduce…
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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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Decarbonising ASEAN Food Systems: Key Regional Opportunities
Introduction: Why the ASEAN region must decarbonise its food systems The ASEAN region faces a defining climate challenge: transforming food systems to lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions while maintaining food security and rural livelihoods. Building on the momentum of the Paris Agreement, ASEAN countries can reduce emissions across farming, processing, distribution, and consumption. This article…
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Biotech Research Director Sets Record Straight On Baseless Audit Findings
Overview: A Director’s Response to an Audit Report The National Agricultural Biotechnology Research Center (NABRC) has faced scrutiny after an audit report alleged inconsistencies and shortcomings in the center’s operations. In a recent press statement, the Biotech Research Director from NABRC stated that the findings were “completely baseless” and offered a detailed counter-narrative outlining the…
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Scaling for Impact: Integrating WEFE Nexus Innovations Across Borders and Sectors
Overview: WEFE Nexus as a Catalyst for Climate-Resilient Development The water–energy–food–ecosystems (WEFE) nexus framework is more than a policy slogan; it is a practical lens for designing integrated solutions that address climate risks, water scarcity, and food security. In Central Asia, where river basins cross national borders and climate stress intensifies, a WEFE-led approach offers…
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BASF Eyes Frankfurt for Agricultural Solutions IPO as SE Listing & New Management Board Debut
BASF charts a path to the Frankfurt Stock Exchange for Agricultural Solutions In a strategic move signaling its future IPO readiness, BASF announced that its Agricultural Solutions division is targeting the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FSE) as the listing location for a potential spin‑out. The plan marks a major milestone as BASF works toward separating Agricultural…
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Brazilian Resistance: Pushing Back on Plans to Explode a River for Soybean Roar
Ahead of COP30, a river under threat As nations gather to map a climate-conscious future at COP30, a grassroots struggle in Brazil exposes a clash between agricultural expansion and riverine life. In the Tocantins River basin, communities warn that blasting a section of the river to open new land for soybeans could irreparably alter ecosystems,…
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Lavender in the Yarra Valley: Annemarie Manders Reflects on 35 Years of Growth, Resilience, and Aroma
Introduction: A life threaded with lavender In the rolling hills of the Yarra Valley, a familiar scent lingers where lavender fields glow under the Australian sun. Annemarie Manders is not just a farmer; she is a storyteller whose life has been shaped by travel, caregiving, family, and a stubbornly stubborn purple bloom. After 35 years…
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Museveni Inaugurates Shs71 Billion Achomai Irrigation Scheme, Urges Rice Farming on Dry Land
President Museveni Opens the Achomai Irrigation Scheme President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni formally commissioned the Shs71 billion Achomai Irrigation Scheme in Kamutur Sub-county, Bukedea District, marking a significant milestone in Uganda’s push toward irrigation-led agricultural modernisation. The project, funded to transform dry land into productive farming zones, is expected to bolster rice production while safeguarding the…