Women Farmers in the Developing World
In Sub-Saharan Africa, 80% of agricultural workers are women. According to the World Bank,They raise 90% of the food, but receive only 10% of credit extended for agricultural loans.
In Sub-Saharan Africa, 80% of agricultural workers are women. According to the World Bank,They raise 90% of the food, but receive only 10% of credit extended for agricultural loans.
Bernard Pollack | Posted 11.06.2009 | World
While many food advocates are concerned about the encroachment of transnational agribusiness into Africa, AGRA is focusing on breeding hybrid seeds locally, a departure from the first green revolution.
Bernard Pollack | Posted 11.04.2009 | World
By building up the private sector and creating a system of agro-dealers to distribute fertilizer, AGRA is hoping to reduce the gap between farmers and inputs in Kenya.
AP | Posted 10.21.2009 | World
(AP) -- Officials have confirmed that 21 people were killed today when a passenger train smashed into the rear carriage of another train. Police sa...
Dan Silverstein | Posted 09.29.2009 | Business
Two award-winning reporters have collaborated on a new book entitledEnough: Why the World's Poorest Starve in an Age of Plenty. It is a page turner. Unless you simply don't give a damn, this is a must read.
Dan Silverstein | Posted 11.10.2009 | World