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June 18, 2014
Nestle shares experience in increasing smallholder productivity

Nutrition, water and rural development. This is the 3 pronged approach...

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June 18, 2014
Reconciling power imbalances to manage landscapes

“Landscape governance must include processes that reconcile the needs...

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June 18, 2014
Trees among the trees: Cocoa farmers’ views on agroforestry

People of all ages love chocolate. But when it comes to farming cocoa,...

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June 17, 2014
A profile of Aster Gebrekirstos, scientist at the World Agroforestry...

“I have learned how farmers have changed in the last ten years....

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A profile of Aster Gebrekirstos, scientist at the World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) and researcher with the USAID-sponsored Africa RISING project. “I have learned how farmers have changed in the last ten years. They are open and keen to use new technologies,” says Gebrekirstos. She recounts what a female farmer in Debre Berhan, Ethiopia said during one of the...

June 17, 2014
(The Star) Nestle boss reveals new plan for farmers

Swiss food and beverage giant Nestle has mentioned the possibility of...

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June 17, 2014
Encouraging farmers’ entrepreneurial passion

Even in the villages being helped by AgFor Sulawesi, farmers still have...

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June 17, 2014
Upaya Menumbuhkan Semangat Wirausaha pada Petani

Pemahaman petani tentang aspek pemasaran seringkali masih terbatas. Di...

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June 16, 2014
Co-investing in landscapes with Smart Tree-Invest

A new project will study co-investment by farmers, business and...

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Co-investing in landscapes with Smart Tree-Invest A new project will study co-investment by farmers, business and government in the environment and agriculture for mitigating and adapting to climate change, say Amy Cruz and Tess Beyer     An inception meeting for the Climate-Smart, Tree-Based,...

June 16, 2014
Better reporting of greenhouse gas emissions means better mitigation of...

A new publication identifies good practices for countries that have to...

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Better reporting of greenhouse gas emissions means better mitigation of climate change A new publication identifies good practices for countries that have to measure, estimate and report greenhouse gas emissions and removals under the Kyoto Protocol, says Amy C. Cruz   Dr Rodel Lasco, the country coordinator for the World...

June 16, 2014
No action without awareness: REDD+, social forestry and green growth

REDD+ progress will be through policy integration and reform in the...

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No action without awareness: REDD+, social forestry and green growthREDD+ progress will be through policy integration and reform in the forestry, agricultural and economic development sectors and by keeping the major drivers of deforestation high on the agenda, says Moira Moeliono   Reducing greenhouse gas emissions by...

June 16, 2014
ASEAN needs an agroforestry policy

There is a critical need for an integrated agroforestry strategy for...

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ASEAN needs an agroforestry policy There is a critical need for an integrated agroforestry strategy for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations that encourages member states to promulgate agroforestry policies that achieve food security, alleviate poverty, create climate-resilient agricultural systems and sustainable, social...

June 16, 2014
Information on tree genetic resources vital for conservation and...

NAIROBI, Kenya (16 June 2014) ------  Urgent action is needed by...

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June 16, 2014
Alpine meadows retracting with climate change

Research is showing that climate change is converting alpine meadows to...

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June 16, 2014
Volunteer farmer trainers fill extension officer gap

With a declining number of extension officers in Kenya, a study by the...

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June 16, 2014
Charcoal and firewood in Kenya: new publications

Two new technical briefs by the World Agroforestry Centre and the...

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June 16, 2014
Youth active in promoting tree foods

An article on the Food Tank website explains how youth in Asia and sub-...

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June 15, 2014
(Huffingtonpost) 101 Hopeful Food Facts

Food Tank is highlighting stories of hope, innovation, and success...

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June 13, 2014
(The Star) Volunteers can become extension officers - Icraf

Volunteers can take the role of extension officers in Kenya, a study by...

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June 13, 2014
Trees are smart investments

       Improving farming practices...

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June 13, 2014
Canadian representative examines the progress of AgFor Sulawesi

Mr Hari Basuki of the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and...

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June 13, 2014
Perwakilan Pemerintah Kanada Menyaksikan Perkembangan AgFor Sulawesi

Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD),...

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June 13, 2014
Bringing innovation from West Africa to Sulawesi

AgFor Sulawesi’s Bantaeng and Kendari offices welcomed visits from...

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June 13, 2014
Membawa Inovasi dari Afrika Barat ke Sulawesi

November 2013 lalu AgFor Bantaeng dan Kendari menerima kunjungan rekan...

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June 13, 2014
Four districts in South and Southeast Sulawesi initiate livelihoods’...

The ‘Environment’ component is one of three linked components that make...

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June 13, 2014
Empat Kabupaten di Sulawesi Selatan dan Sulawesi Tenggara Merancang...

Komponen lingkungan sebagai salah satu dari tiga komponen dalam proyek...

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June 13, 2014
AgFor Sulawesi at Konawe district fair and agricultural exhibition

AgFor Sulawesi participated in the Konawe District Fair and...

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June 13, 2014
AgFor Sulawesi Berpartisipasi dalam Pekan Daerah dan Pameran Tani Konawe

AgFor Sulawesi berpartisipasi dalam Pekan Daerah dan Pameran Tani...

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June 13, 2014
Agroforestry prominent in stories of hope for the future of food

Food Tank has highlighted 101 stories of hope, innovation, and success...

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June 13, 2014
Climate-smart agriculture at the Feed the Future forum

At the 2014 Feed the Future Global Forum, Dennis Garrity, United...

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June 12, 2014
Fuels, cooking and cookstoves in Kenya

A new technical brief by the World Agroforestry Centre and Stockholm...

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