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Agricultural Research and Development Opportunity for African Women
By Tukeni Obasi Some readers of this column may already know about the prestigious African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) programme. The purpose of this entry is to inform all interested women in agricultural research and development that there is an opportunity to be part of the programme as applications are now being accepted for 2013. For those who may not be familiar with the programme, AWARD is a professional programme aimed at building the skills of women in different ‘agro-allied’ disciplines as well as...
read moreInternational Enterprise Development Training for Young Farmers in Ekiti
Theme: Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB) The government of Ekiti State in conjunction with United Nations Development Programme, Nigeria is proud to announce an intensive residential training in Ekiti State, Nigeria for 150 YCAD members on “Starting Your Business” and 50 Ekiti-based Agri-business entrepreneurs on “Improving Your Business” to be facilitated by the International Training Centre of the International Labour Organisation (ITC-ILO), Turin, Italy. The Start and Improve Your Business (SYIB) programme is a...
read moreJob Openings: New Vision for Agriculture/Grow Africa
Dear Farmlanders, The information below might be useful to you and/or agricultural professionals in your networks. The New Vision for Agriculture and Grow Africa are looking to hire a senior project manager and an associate director respectively. They are looking for dynamic high-performers with strong background in agriculture, development, partnership-building and/or other relevant areas, plus excellent project and constituent management skills. Click on the positions for more information: 1) Associate Director, Grow Africa Partnership...
read moreFarm Radio launches Free Online Course for Farmers and Radio Broadcasters
By Tukeni Obasi Three weeks ago, I explored the possibility and benefits of having a reality TV show for farmers/agriculturists. But, perhaps before that dream is realised, we can look to radio broadcasting and promote radio shows that are tailored to farmers or the practice of agriculture. In a society where radios are still very common, especially in rural areas, radio shows are an excellent way to bridge information gaps in agriculture and improve farming techniques. Moreover, given that radios can be powered with batteries and are...
read moreYour mini-farm
So I have been reading this book called ‘Mini-Farming, Self-sufficiency on 1/4 acre’ by Brett L.Markham. I recommend this book for anyone considering starting a small farm, especially youth with limited access to capital because the author gives suggestions on how to cut costs and use resources more efficiently. I am only about 30 pages in, but I have already learnt so much about how to use land efficiently. In a country like Nigeria where the high cost of land often prevents youth from undertaking farming activities, the...
read moreAn agrarian revolution
By Tukeni Obasi I’m always on the prowl for African thought leaders. Last year, upon reading about Thomas Sankara of Burkina Faso and his plan to make his country self-sufficient through the empowerment of farmers, I was moved. Not content with political independence, Thomas Sankara worked to make Burkina Faso an economically independent nation, thus cutting neo-colonial ties with the West. Unfortunately, he was assassinated in a coup d’état before his vision could become reality, but his theories have continued to inspire many Africans...
read moreJob Vacancy: Agricultural Economist, Africa Rice Centre
Dear Agriculture jobbies, Check out this employment opportunity. The Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice) wishes to employ a highly qualified Agricultural Economist who will be based in Sierra Leone. Background Within the framework of the first phase of the World Bank‐funded West Africa Agricultural Productivity Program (WAAPP), the Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice) will provide support to the Mano River Union region, including Sierra Leone. This support includes the recruitment of an agricultural economist to be based at the Sierra Leone...
read moreEffective Solutions for Agricultural Development through Empowered African Women Scientists
On March 7, at the House of Parliament in London, UK, the A41, African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) and the All Party Parliamentary Group on Agriculture and Food for Development are hosting a parliamentary briefing which will focus on finding solutions on how to empower African women scientists. It has been found that if African women farmers and agricultural scientists had the same access to productive resources as men, they could increase yields on their farms by 20-30 percent, raising agricultural output and...
read moreJournalism Competition: Young People, Farming and Food
In the run-up to the Young People, Farming and Food conference taking place in Accra next month, the Future Agricultures Consortium and the Institute for Statistical Social and Economic Research have launched a journalism competition. The competition aims to encourage young and early career journalists and media specialists (between ages 18-40) to investigate the challenges and opportunities associated with young people’s engagement in agriculture, to showcase success stories and best practices that can be replicated, and to raise awareness...
read moreThe Young People, Farming and Food Conference
Attention all young agricultural enthusiasts: The Future Agricultures Consortium and the Institute of Statistical Social and Economic Research (ISSER) will, from March 19 – 21 2012, host a conference on the future of the agrifood sector in Africa. This conference will examine: How young people engage with the agri-food sector in Africa as producers, entrepreneurs, employees, consumers and citizens Changes in the agri-food sector and what this means for young people The implications for young people of alternative policy approaches to...
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