Oh people! leave politics aside and plant a tree

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Last week, Fred Machoka, the radio broadcaster put in a call for action on Facebook on afforestation. The post that garnered almost 15,000 likes was: “Arrest desertification NOW, plant a tree TODAY, stop talking!!!!” It was a simple yet powerful call to action.

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Women as frontline agents in climate action

women are more vulnerable to climate change because they are proportionally more dependent on threatened natural resources

By Hellen Miseda | 1 month ago

Kenya should ensure well-structured vaccination programmes for donkeys

in Kenya vaccination of donkeys is very minimal and in most cases done privately by the owners.

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Why farmers should care about climate change

To cope with climate change, farmers must adapt and be resilient.

By Hellen Miseda | 1 month ago

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Climate change weakens pest control strategies

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Boost maize, wheat flour with nutrients

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05 | Jan | 2021

The key to food security is crop diversification

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Aflatoxin-contaminated animal feed explains presence of toxins in our plates

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30 | Oct | 2020

Restoring land - with Europe's help - can give Africa a greener future

Africa needs to not follow the climate-damaging model of the West, and cutting land degradation can help

By Thomson Reuters Foundation

24 | Oct | 2020

Why food security remains a mirage for Kenya and Africa despite their huge potential

The challenge of food security might not be an issue in Kenya or Morocco, where agriculture is placed at the top of State priorities.

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