Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
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Sustainable farming practices, such as zero tillage or integrated pest control, can reduce the need for agricultural inputs like chemicals or water, improve carbon sequestration and help prevent land degradation.
(Photo credit: FAO/J. Cendon)
Opinions and Analysis
Agro-ecology methods are key to food security
Agro-ecology offers simple solutions and can align climate change with food security agendas, says UN adviser Olivier De Schutter.
20 December 2011
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Source: The Ecologist
We have the tools to prevent another famine in Africa
Success stories show that food crises can be controlled with the right tools and agricultural policies, says Sam Dryden.
4 October 2011
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Source: The Globe and Mail
Don't miss hotspots of agricultural innovation
24 August 2011
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Source: OurWorld 2.0
Better grazing practices hold key to Kenyan droughts
5 August 2011
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Policy Briefs
Advancing agricultural adaptation and mitigation
Scientists can help advance policies to promote agricultural practices that can reduce emissions and boost yields.
24 January 2012
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Source: Science
Improving access to ICTs for development
Learning from experience can help Zambia build on past successes in using ICTs and reach those most in need.
7 October 2011
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Source: Panos London
News and Features
China's farming calendar 'out of step' with global warming
Seasonal markers need to be revised to take account of climate change, a study suggests.
14 February 2012
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Tribal knowledge of millets proves superior
Tribal people in the hills of Tamil Nadu have better knowledge of millet varieties than taxonomists, a study shows.
13 February 2012
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Software apps for African farmers win prizes
8 February 2012
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