Join us at 6pm for this discussion as we unpack: Will African soil feed the future?

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#AFSH24 should explore the importance of soil health and the need to shift away from sole reliance on synthetic fertilisers, which remains an imperative discourse for sustainable agriculture in Africa. #ListenToTheLand
Heinrich Böll Stiftung Office Cape Town Heinrich Böll Foundation - Abuja Office & Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung
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DON'T MISS OUT! University of Nairobi Egerton University Tegemeo Institute The Co-operative University of Kenya (CUK) Discover JKUAT Kenyatta University #ExperienceKU

Are you a student passionate about agri-food systems transformation through Tech? Well, this #SeedsForTheFuture program by Huawei HuaweiKenya is right for you. #InvestInFoodSecurity

Did you know that the police killed more than 30 people during maandamano last year? This highlights the urgent need for accountability in law enforcement. #EndPoliceImpunity #AccountabilityNow

Our coordinator will be going live on radio Milambo, he will be discussing youths in Agroecology, peasant struggles and benefits of the PBO Act for food sovereignty .
Kenyan Peasants League Route to Food @TisaKenya Civil Society Reference Group Africans Rising Thousand Currents La Via Campesina (Official EN) Article 43 Committee ( SJCWG)

From seeds to forests to waterways, peasants are guardians of culture, of memory, of heritage.

This Intl. Day of Peasant Struggles, we join La Via Campesina (Official EN) in honouring the resistance of peasants worldwide in their fight for justice and dignity.

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Conflict’s Long Shadow Has a Name: It’s #Hunger

Over 85% of people experiencing hunger crises worldwide live in conflict-affected countries

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“Farmers’ own seeds are free +have been developed over time to suit local climatic and soil conditions. Most farmers in Africa obtain their seeds through farmer-managed seed systems which offer a wealth of diversity, perfectly suited to local conditions.”
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#Agroecology emerges as a beacon amid the myriad challenges of conventional #agriculture , escalating #foodinsecurity , #biodiversity loss, land degradation, #climatechange , and #environmental #pollution . Our current #foodsystems falter, demanding a paradigm shift towards…

🚨NEW REPORT

This newly-published paper by Tearfund and leading academics reframes the discussion around waste management in the #PlasticsTreaty negotiations.

We need effective action to BOTH reduce plastic production AND improve waste management.

Read more below⬇️

Our commitment to cooperative development extends to addressing #consumer concerns at their core. By #amplifying #awareness of indigenous food #traditions , advocating for essential infrastructure improvements, and promoting agricultural #education , we're fostering #sustainable …

For food sovereignty and utilize the rains we are planting different fruit trees on a quarter ha farm. We have added 20 bananas, 40 paw paw, Fenesi, orange 🍊, lime and 15 mulberries among then hubs like Morenga, mint, rosemary and ginger.
Article 43 Committee ( SJCWG)
#FoodSovereigntyNOW

Soil pollution threatens the health of both humans and the environment. Maintaining healthy soil is crucial to reducing biodiversity loss. 🌱

Learn more about soil pollution 👇

Food and Agriculture Organization

Just like the #FertileDeception , under #ToxicBusiness Pest Control Products Board has refused to ban toxic pesticides that are cancerous being sprayed on our food. In whose hands are Kenyans safe?? John-Allan Namu Route to Food kenyans.co.ke/news/98558-gla…

We are deeply concerned about the risks posed by harmful #pesticides finding their way onto consumers' dinner plates. The health and safety of Kenyan consumers are paramount, and the presence of these chemicals in our food supply is unacceptable. Route to Food #ToxicBusiness

“There is value to pausing and seeing how sites respond, letting the landscape talk to you and not try to force something.”

🌴 We need to listen to tribal land-management perspectives that value time and trust for land restoration.

High Country News
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Today, APHRC and IRD.fr are sharing findings from a study on school nutrition programs. The study aims to provide evidence for promoting healthy diets for school-going children and adolescents.

#FeedingTheFuture #WeAreAfrica #IAmAPHRC

1/3 Spraying season is here!
Today starts the annual Pesticide Action Week. From the 20th to the 10th of April, organisations and local initiatives will raise awareness of the health and environmental risks of #pesticides .
#AlternativesPesticides #SPAP2024
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In BIBA Kenya we must ensure all our counties of operation have an Agroecology policy

Today marked the first day of Agroecology sector stakeholders forum organized in partnership with @vsointernational and the county government of Makueni @official_makueni .

#agroecology

📌We just launched the #GlobalHungerIndex2023Report

One of the highlights of the report is that Kenya has stalled in addressing #hunger between 2015 and 2023.

We need to involve youth in spaces that allow them to positively impact the #foodsystems .