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Archive for February, 2010

Feb 18, 2010
How to End Food Poverty?

Sustainable agriculture practices anchored in local knowledge are the most effective approach to developing resilient food production systems – at least according to a new policy brief posted by the United Nations Development Program, Brazil Bureau. Read More…

Feb 8, 2010
Food Sovereignty

That’s the theme of the brand new 2010 issue of our Jottings newsletter, which is now available online. Check out the inspiring stories in Jottings by clicking here.

Feb 2, 2010
Committed to Farmers

USC is delighted that Richard Minougou – the Executive Secretary of our partner in Burkina Faso – has won a Presidential Award of Merit for the work he has spearheaded, integrating crop diversification, secure seed supply systems, and land rehabilitation work in the remote villages of northern Burkina Faso. Our heartfelt congratulations, Richard! Read more…

Feb 1, 2010
Mali Farmers want Focus on Local Seeds

Farmers in Mali have called on government and policy makers to focus on improving local crops and seeds and more local collaboration between farmers and agricultural researchers. Read more, or see the full story posted by the Science and Development Network.

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