Food security the availability of food and the capacity to access the quality and quantity needed for well being. The components of food security are availability, accessibility, utilization and stability. These components must be factored into foo...
Covid -19 pandemic disrupted the world system, the world was on lock-down leaving many people unable to meet nutritional needs, many more lost jobs and so many just barely survived on goodwill. The food supply chain was totally disrupted giving a gl...
The future of food systems. What does the future hold as regard food, food safety, food systems and food production? How will the narrative change in food systems as regards feeding the projected population increase of 9.8 billion by 2050? how will...
The red meat value chain is vast but windows of opportunities can be harnessed easily using the V.A.I.M strategy. The chart is clear, opportunities abound: abattoir, meat shops e.t.c. What is your niche. There is an export potential for meat and...
The agricultural plan for the red meat value chain using the V.A.I.M approach.This pathway is an innovative approach to meat business to create a more organized and vibrant sector with endless possibilities. Dr Echbee Ojuri, Value chain strategis...
The purpose of any agricultural road map is to chart a specific course to arrive at a desired destination. The purpose of the agricultural road map is to chart a path to food security and wealth creation. The path to sustainable growth can be fash...
Vietnam exported $256 million worth of cassava and cassava products in the first two months of the year, a 77.9 percent year-on-year increase, with China being the biggest market. China accounted for over 95 percent of exports in January, with pri...
Manage mud to maintain cattle health. Significant presence of mud can increase energy requirements by as much as 30%. Wading through mud burns more calories, resulting in reduced gain for developing breeding stock and fe...
Mosquitoes spread viruses faster than thought Researchers say discoveries about virus development in mosquitoes might someday help stop disease transmission. Researchers at the University of Missouri have found viruses spread in the bodies of...
Red meat value chain is a lucrative business with potential for both local and foreign markets.. The red meat value chain spans from the farm, to the processing of wholesome beef ,to export of by-products ,use of the waste for biogas and fertilizer...