Welcome to the News and Views page this is where you can find the very latest information on the issues affecting the farmers and herders we work with, and keep up with ways people are working to support FARM-Africa.
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In the UKFARM-Africa has helped to establish the new All Party Parliamentary Group on agriculture and food for development in response to growing concerns over the heightening food crisis and a steady decline in the funding for agricultural research of international development. |
In AfricaFARM-Africa always works alongside governments and we use our projects to discover what works and what does not work. With this learning we can build a body of evidence from which governments can learn and improve the way they support their own people |
18/11/2011
FARM-Africa CEO speaks at Clinton Global Initiative forum in New York
FARM-Africa’s CEO Nigel Harris recently spoke at a gathering of business and political leaders in New York, hosted by the Clinton Global Initiative. Nigel’s address focused on the positive impact private sector investment can have on development. Read more.
Our Spokespeople
Please contact the Press Office to arrange an interview with our spokespeople
UK Headquarters
Director of Programmes
George Mukkath has been the Directors of Programmes since joining FARM-Africa in 2008.
Regional Office Nairobi, Kenya
Regional Director
Helen Altshul has been Regional Director since 2008 having served as Country Director for Kenya since 2004.
Press Office Hours
9.00-17.30 Monday to Friday
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General email for press office
The Guardian: 23 March 2009
Annie Kelly looks at the importance of cassava to farmers in Uganda.
The Guardian: 9 March 2009
The Guardian: 3 February 2009
To stay informed about FARM-Africa's views on some of the key issues that affect agricultural development please click on the topics below. |
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Food CrisisThe global food crisis is affecting everyone, but in particular many of eastern Africa's farmers, herders and forest communities who typically spend over 80% of their income on food. Find our more about why FARM-Africa is investing in building the capacity of these communities to produce what they need to survive.
Genetic Modification (GM)FARM-Africa is a science-based organisation that strives to empower smallholder farmers, herders and forest dwellers to improve their own livelihoods but appropriate solutions to rural hunger must be found. Find out more about how GM could offer a solution to the issue of food equity for African farmers.
Climate ChangeLiving in balance with the changing natural environment is a challenge for smallholder farmers, pastoralists and those who live in and around precious forests. The pace and scale of environmental change means that farmers need to adapt their traditional ways of life. Find out how FARM-Africa is enabling farmers to cope with the pressures that of climatic change is bringing.
Gender EquityIn Africa women produce 80% of food but have traditionally not been able to access resources and training to increase their productivity. Find out how FARM-Africa is working to ensure that both men and women have access to credit, tools and training to improve their livelihoods sustainably. |
