Seven Projects Protecting Soils Around the World

Soil projects are working around the globe for awareness of sustainable soil management and the reversal of soil degradation.

The International Year of Soils came to a close on December 4, but that won’t be the end of the work for many soil projects.

Study Finds that Smallholder Farmers Need More Support to Adopt Conservation Agriculture Practices

Paraguay’s small-scale farmers face challenges in implementing conservation agriculture practices.

Conservation agriculture can be economically beneficial for many countries, while also promoting restorative soil management by improving soil nutrition and fertility, according to the Conservation Agriculture Group at Cornell University.

Lassa Fever: Health worker infected, patients on the run in Kaduna

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Another health worker has been infected with the Lassa fever virus in Kaduna State and is currently being  isolated at the Infectious Disease Centre (IDC), Kakuri‎, Kaduna South Local Government Area of the state.

Empowering Young People and Nurturing Equitable Food Systems

The Massachusetts Avenue Project is building an equitable local food system in Buffalo, New York.

The Massachusetts Avenue Project in Buffalo, New York, is fostering healthy food access opportunities and social change education for young adults. Its mission is to “nurture the growth of a diverse and equitable local food system and promote local economic opportunities, access to affordable, nutritious food, and social change education.”

Lawmakers in search of solution to perennial herdsmen killings

Lawmakers

Last week, there were reports that some Fulani herdsmen raided Agatu, an agrarian community in Benue State, and left in their wake, gruesome murder of about 50 members of that community.

Alleged Fish Theft:Woman gets ₦200,000 bail condition

Fish

An Osogbo Magistrates’ Court on Monday admitted a 28-year-old woman, Saliu Kafayat, to bail in the sum of ₦200,000 for alleged theft of dried fish valued ₦23,750.

World Premiere of Food Tank’s Award-Winning Documentary “Man in the Maze”

Food Tank, in partnership with Greener Media, is excited to announce the world premiere of award-winning documentary “Man in the Maze.”

Food Tank, in partnership with Greener Media, is excited to announce the world premiere of the award-winning documentary “Man in the Maze.” The short film produced by filmmakers, Phil Buccellato and Jesse Ash, and Food Tank is one of five films to win the Sundance Short Film Challenge.

Farmer Spotlight: Solace Agha Fominyen’s Passion for Sustainable Farming in the Developing World

Climate change is affecting Solace's farm through long dry seasons and new diseases affecting crops.

Hello, my name is Solace Agha Fominyen. I'm 43 years old, and I've been farming for 20 years in Mbengwi, Cameroon.

₦11.7b ‘spent yearly on tomato paste’-MAN

Tomato

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has lamented that in spite of the availability of land suitable for the cultivation of tomato in the country, N11.7billion is spent yearly on the importation of tomato paste,The Nation Reports.

Health benefits of soy milk to men

Soy milk

It is no longer news that Soy milk is one of the most common and nutritious dairy alternatives. In addition to its general benefits, soy milk contains a number of compounds that are particularly important to men’s health.