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Access to information in Africa

World Resources Institute (WRI) is an environmental think tank that goes beyond research to find practical ways to protect the earth and improve people’s lives.
Published date
2011
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Soil-building crops key to improving health and incomes : project profile

This report profiles a Canadian International Food Security Research Fund (CIFSRF) project where researchers have developed soil-building pulse crops (chickpeas, lentils, faba beans, and snap beans) and their adoption in poor regions.
Published date
2018
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Women turn to tree fodder to fatten their sheep

Prior to this study there was no concrete evidence that leaves from a few local tree species and shrubs, available throughout the year, could be used to feed sheep and even replace the time-tested feed of groundnut haulm.
Published date
2014
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Nigerian women reap benefits from indigenous vegetables

Despite their potential, research has failed to prioritize indigenous vegetable species for improving food security, nutrition and income. The project worked with 1,200 farmers (50% women) who have formed 22 vegetable cooperative groups.
Published date
2014