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Ethiopia's food crisis needs long-term solutions - DW
cuca2010An interesting article from Ethiopia that is experiencing serious drought and food insecurity issues. Promotes Climate Smart Agriculture that includes CA
FAO on World Soil Day: Healthy soil critical for food security | Loop Trinidad & Tobago
cuca2010A description about the need for improving soil health if food security in the future is to be accomplished.
Navigating Climate Change Through Climate-Smart Agriculture - Drishti IAS
cuca2010A useful article about what is Climate Smart agriculture and how it will be needed for future food production. Several practices are described.
AI: A game changer for agriculture in Zimbabwe - The Chronicle
cuca2010An explanation of the use of AI in Zimbabwe agriculture with examples of some successful uses.
USDA chooses University of Illinois team to study this year's deadly dust storm - WAND-TV
cuca2010The frightening dust storm in the mid-West brings back memories of the 1930's dust storm. U. of Illinois will study this issue and find out why and what to do.
The European Production Sector Supports The Re-authorization Of Glyphosate
cuca2010An article telling that the European Union is about to re-authorize the use of Glyphosate in agriculture and some reasons why.
NC State Extension Adds New Conservation Agronomy Specialist | Crop and Soil Sciences
cuca2010An article about use of cover crops and no-tillage in North Carolina with the aim to improve soil health and productivity.
Stubble burning needs sustainable solutions - The Sunday Guardian Live
cuca2010An article about residue burning in India that is a big issue in the rice-wheat areas of the Indogangetic Plains. It writes about the issue and the solutions.
Growing 'more with less': Zimbabwe's vision for food security - The Chronicle
cuca2010With water running out and issues of climate change this article explains how Zimbabwe is handling future food security
Empowering local mechanics for sustainable machinery maintenance - CIMMYT
cuca2010Training of mechanics in developing countries essential for allowing local farmers to mechanize and reduce the drudgery and timeliness of operations.
From Opponent to Advocate of Conservation Agriculture, No-Till in Timor-Leste
cuca2010An interesting report from SE Asia where a farmer first rejected CA and then became its most vocal supporter.
Conservation agriculture plans enhance soil quality in E. Cape - Food For Mzansi
cuca2010A report from South Africa that confirms CA is important for the future to enhance soil quality.
Exploring alternative solutions: The case for synthetic mulch in a changing world - CIMMYT
cuca2010An interesting article by CIMMYT from Zimbabwe is being affected by climate change and drought. It explores different ways to mulch the soil and maintain higher moisture.
Small-scale agricultural mechanisation is taking off in Zimbabwe - The Zimbabwean
cuca2010Another summary of the global conference on small scale mechanization in Zimbabwe where equipment more relevant for smallholders farmers is described.
Glyphosate Renewal Group rallies behind pesticide amid food security fears as EU prepares to vote
cuca2010A must read article about the renewal of Glyphosate herbicide in Europe that is based on scientific evidence. This product enables farmers to adopt CA for their weed control.
Global Conference on Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization: Efficiency, Inclusiveness and ...
cuca2010An article on the global conference on mechanization in future agriculture. This is a vital factor for future farming efficiency and will help young farmers consider farming. Worth reading.
Conservation farming: Johann cultivates hope and harmony - Food For Mzansi
cuca2010Another farmer convinced CA is the way for farming in the future from South Africa.
SAB urges the old guard to unleash the future of farming - Food For Mzansi
cuca2010This article from South Africa advocates for aging farmers to work with new, young farmers who will need to adapt to climate change. The key is training and educating young farmers in better management practices like CA.
2023 - “It's called common sense”, say the Young Farmers - Actual News Magazine
cuca2010An article worth reading that discusses the latest approval of Glyphosate in Europe for the next 10 years. Young farmers say this is common sense until affordable alternatives are developed.
Band In-Furrow Fertilizer with Winter Wheat - No-Till Farmer
cuca2010An interesting article on banding fertilizer in winter wheat in the US. This can easily be done when utilizing no-till technology and equipment. It explains what can and cannot be done mixing fertilizer with seed.
Farmers Must Adapt to Survive - The Banner
cuca2010An article that highlights the need for farmers to adapt to climate change, but success with CA requires adapting it to each farmer's local conditions.
Jacobus preserves father's legacy through conservation farming - Food For Mzansi
cuca2010An article from South Africa about a farmer who has adopted CA with success despite being ridiculed when he first tried this management system. Also a couple of videos to watch.
Conservation agriculture helps smallholder farmers to be more resource efficient - CIMMYT
cuca2010A good analysis on the benefits of CA for smallholder farmers in Bihar, E. India that concludes will be more resource efficient.
What's The Best Word? Farmers and Advisers Share Preferences Around Conservation ...
cuca2010An interesting article that surveys farmers and advisors about which of the several terms that have recently been promoted best describe CA terms. CA comes out on top!!
Improving food security through plant health - People Daily Kenya
cuca2010Although not about CA, this article supports the need to address plant health in Kenya. Soil health is also vital for future food security.
Indonesian Farmers Triple Income with No-Till, Conservation Ag Practices
cuca2010Farmers in Indonesia benefit from using no-till and CA management in their traditional agriculture
No-Till & Cover Crops Helped Save Farmland from Erosion
cuca2010Another article about cover crops and no-till farming in USA. The synergy between these two environmentally friendly practices worth exploring.
Climate-smart food systems are essential in a burning world - EurekAlert!
cuca2010ICARDA, one of the CG International institutes talks about the issue of climate change and the need to invest in research to overcome this problem or risk major food security problems.
Direct move to sustainable farming systems | Krishak Jagat
cuca2010A summary of 5 years of sustainable farming systems in UK. Data of various sorts presented in pictorial view by Syngenta
Climate Change Impacts on Agriculture and Food Supply [With Infographics] - Editorialge
cuca2010A thorough piece on climate change, agriculture, and food security - impacts and also some suggestions for combating CC.