South Africa

  1. Rebecca Mitchell
  2. Call for papers: Effective forest and farm producer organisations
    The forthcoming ETFRN News will interest all those engaged in managing or supporting forest and farm producer organisations (FFPOs), by showcasing examples of how they become stronger and more effective, and initiatives, policies and strategies that support them to do so. Bringing…
  3. 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 step of a consultation on the new CGIAR Strategy and Results Framework (SRF), as well as the forthcoming launch of the GCARD 3 process.   “GCARD3 will be a two-year…
  4. For Smallholder Farmers, Tenure Makes a Crucial Difference in Livelihoods
    Written by: David Palmer (UNFAO) and Andrew Hilton (UNFAO) Millions of smallholders contribute to food security in ways that promote biodiversity and enhance natural resources, yet millions more lead livelihoods that are vulnerable to hunger and poverty. No single reason exists for…
  5. 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 active member of the Friends of the Alliance on Climate-Smart Agriculture (ACSA) assembled under the leadership of the UN Secretary General’s special envoy, David Nabarro, at the…
  6. 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, the Abu Dhabi Ascent took place on May 4th and 5th 2014.     The meeting was attended by 60 participants from Governments, Regional Organizations, Civil Society, Business, and …
  7. Building on local dynamics: 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 inputs into an ongoing, collective, interactive and multi-faceted innovation process that involves continuous adaptation to new conditions so as to improve system productivity, food…
  8. 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 inputs into an ongoing, collective, interactive and multi-faceted innovation process that involves continuous adaptation to new conditions so as to improve system productivity, food…
  9. 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 2013.   The Agriculture Fast Track Fund, a new multi-donor trust fund, managed by the African Development Bank (AfDB), designed to…
  10. 3rd Global Conference on Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Security and Climate Change
    The 3rd Global Conference on Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Security and Climate Change will be held from 3 to 5 December 2013 in Johannesburg, South Africa and will include high-level discussions on a Climate Smart Agriculture Alliance. The Conference is organized by the governments of the…
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