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New CGIAR head explains his vision for the future
Frank Rijsberman speaks to Busani Bafana about his plans for the CGIAR Consortium and the importance of …
06/07/12
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CGIAR consortium chief pledges to 'cement' reforms
The new CEO of the CGIAR Consortium of Agricultural Research Centres has prioritised action on the organisation's …
15/06/12
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Q&A: Denis Kyetere on innovative technologies for Africa's farmers
Denis Kyetere, executive director of the African Agricultural Technology Foundation, outlines his vision for the …
05/04/12
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Climate change killing trees across the Sahel, says study
Rising temperatures and less rainfall are causing the deaths of swathes of trees across the Sahel region in …
19/12/11
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Tool helps farmers anticipate their future climate
Farmers facing climate change will see how those in other parts of the world already survive under the same …
07/12/11
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Bamboo use 'could help stop Africa's deforestation'
China and African countries are collaborating on technology transfer to use bamboo charcoal instead of forest …
06/12/11
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University of Zimbabwe set to build links to industry
A new business unit at the university aims to foster an entrepreneurial environment and help researchers …
01/06/11
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Sharing agricultural knowledge in Africa 'vital for food security'
A four-year plan has been launched at a forum of agricultural advisory groups to boost the use of research findings.
15/04/11
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Scientists claim GM cowpea could generate US$1 billion
Scientists have engineered a pest-resistant version of the cowpea, an ancient crop being rediscovered by small …
01/10/10
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New maize could prepare farmers for climate change
Maize productivity could soar with new drought-tolerant maize varieties as adverse climatic changes loom.
02/09/10
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Biofuels could increase food production, says report
A report that concludes that biofuel and food crops need not conflict in Africa has sparked a polarised debate …
28/07/10
