by josiahmwd | Aug 10, 2018 | International
On August 1, just seven months into the calendar year, our planet passed the point at which it is able to sustainably keep up with the population’s demands for natural resources. Known as Earth Overshoot Day, this milestone prompted one of the world’s...
by josiahmwd | Aug 9, 2018 | Key Sectors
To till or not to till? That may be the question, but the answer seems clear when we understand the benefits of no-till farming and various intercropping strategies. Traditional land management strategies in Africa yield inconsistent outcomes for farmers who manage...
by josiahmwd | Jul 15, 2018 | World Food Bank Team
As a physician, Dr. Joseph Ojwang has always been ambitious around his passion for health and medicine. But after losing both of his grandparents to liver disease, he felt a different kind drive – one that was aimed at understanding exactly what was causing this...
by josiahmwd | Jul 10, 2018 | Partners
Henry Kaliisa is no stranger to tough situations. As head of AgroDynamics, Ltd., Henry’s job is to connect smallholder farmers to commodities buyers, helping farmers to find buyers for their crops, establish fair prices, and negotiate the transfer of goods once...
by josiahmwd | Jul 7, 2018 | Key Sectors
By now, some of our readers may have noticed our frequent mention of aflatoxin in our articles. You may be wondering: what is it? Why is it such a problem in African countries and what can be done about it? Aflatoxin is a toxic substance that is produced by fungal...
