Soils

World Soil Day on 5th December sees numerous campaigns drawing attention to the vital importance of this valuable resource. Presenting promising approaches and success stories from various countries, our authors…

Biodiversity

This article introduces three inspiring women who are leading transformative efforts in agriculture, conservation and community development. Their stories highlight how female leadership is driving resilient and…

Youth

Rural youth are falling behind in skills and employment. An FAO report highlights the mismatch between education and the labour market, revealing both significant potential and possible solutions.

Agribusiness

Cashew apples, the fruits attached to cashew nuts, are usually left to rot. A science-based project in Ghana trains young rural people to use them for producing juice, sausage and compost, with zero waste.

Youth

As part of its PlantwisePlus programme, Cabi trains young people in Kenya and Uganda as agricultural service providers. In this way, the not-for-profit organisation is not only countering youth unemployment but is also…

Land governance

Secure land rights are crucial to sustainable development, gender equality, conflict mitigation and climate resilience. National survey programmes have played a key role in monitoring progress towards such outcomes.…

Youth

Agricultural higher education aims to make young professionals fit for the challenges they face in occupational life. But does it do justice to this mission? An interdisciplinary team of young professionals from Kenya,…

Gender

Women play a crucial role in agricultural production and food security world-wide – and hence also for the transformation of our food systems. However, when it comes to executive posts in the sector, they continue to be…

Youth

In recent years, debates about the need to decolonise education have moved from academic circles into the heart of development practice. This article explores the Centre for Rural Development's didactic strategies as a…

Agroecology

Food and nutrition security in Africa is undergoing a fundamental policy shift away from input subsidies and towards soil health and socio-ecological resilience. Our author gives an account of recent developments.