farming communities
Coverage of farming communities in the Nexus archive.
- Benue launches five-year strategic food security plan to boost agriculture, peace
Benue state has launched a five-year Strategic Food Security Plan aimed at enhancing food production, strengthening resilience in farming communities, and promoting sustainable peace and economic development. The plan serves as a roadmap for these initiatives.
- Kerala creates 11-member, Chief Secretary-led State AgriStack Data Governance Committee for farm sector
Kerala has established an 11-member State AgriStack Data Governance Committee (SADGC) led by the Chief Secretary to manage farm sector data. The committee will act as a fiduciary custodian of AgriStack data, held in public trust for farmers and farming communities.
- Zimbabwe: Hybrid Seed Leading Revival of Cotton Farming in Zimbabwe
Hybrid cotton seeds in Zimbabwe are increasing yields and resilience to climate shocks and pests, revitalizing cotton farming and improving farmer livelihoods.
- Bandit attacks on Niger, Kaduna farming communities threaten food production
Bandit attacks in Niger and Kaduna farming communities are threatening food production. For rural residents, farming is essential for survival, making avoidance of fields unviable.