I am a Futures Research practitioner based in South Africa. I specialise in scenario planning, facilitating...

03/08/2015

I have a Master Degree in Agricultural Extension and a post Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Research for...

03/08/2015

I am a researcher with interests in agricultural technology adoption; technology and innovation; and climate change...

03/08/2015

Frans Swanepoel is Deputy Director of the African Doctoral Academy at Stellenbosch University, South Africa, Council...

03/08/2015

President and Chief Executive Officer of Agriculture Research Council, previously served as a member of the Genetic...

03/08/2015
Call for papers ETFRN News 57: Effective forest and farm producer organisations
The forthcoming ETFRN News will interest all those engaged in managing or supporting forest and farm producer...
14/01/2015
Moving in the right direction: join the debate on the CGIAR agenda

Last week in Johannesburg, South Africa, the FARA@15 Celebration provided the opportunity to announce the first...

05/12/2014
For Smallholder Farmers, Tenure Makes a Crucial Difference in Livelihoods

Written by: David Palmer (UNFAO) and Andrew Hilton (UNFAO)

Millions of smallholders contribute to...

13/10/2014
Partners’ Meeting for the Global Alliance on Climate-Smart Agriculture
GFAR Chair, Juan Lucas Restrepo, and Harry Palmier, Senior Partnerships Adviser represented GFAR in its role of...
14/08/2014
Abu Dhabi Ascent - In support of Climate Summit 2014
In preparation for the September 23rd Climate Summit organized by the UN Secretary General in New York,...
13/05/2014
Building on local dynamics
Introducing improved technology does not automatically lead to innovation and desired change! It is one of many...
27/01/2014
5 policy recommendations for enhancing innovation by African smallholder farmers
Introducing improved technology does not automatically lead to innovation and desired change! It is one of many...
13/01/2014
Agriculture Fast Track Fund Now Accepting Grant Applications from African Agri-Business Operators
The call for proposals for grants from the Agriculture Fast Track Fund (AFT) is open from now until 31 December...
08/11/2013
The 3rd Global Conference on Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Security and Climate Change will be held from 3 to 5...
26/09/2013
The latest edition of New Agriculturist (3.edition/2013) is now online
The latest edition of New Agriculturist is now online with two sections, supported by GFAR. To be notified when each...
05/06/2013
YPARD report 2012 is out
Source:YPARD   YPARD is proud to share its YPARD 2012 report.  This was a year of growth...
14/05/2013
Lecture of Dr Maurits van den Berg - "The future of the land"
A lecture was held by Dr Maurits van den Berg on "The future of the land" at the FAO Headquarter in Rome,...
12/04/2012