Global Food Security & Regenerative Agriculture: Cultivating Success with Bottom-Up Innovation
Join Grow Further’s founder Dr. Peter Kelly and Africa Food Prize Laureate Dr. Ruth Oniang’o for a conversation about bottom-up approaches for agricultural innovation. Together they will explore how grassroots […]
Better Forage for Better Cattle
We received hundreds of applications in response to our first call for agricultural science proposals to improve food security among smallholder farmers in developing countries. Most look to improve the […]
There’s Something About Nettles…
The stinging nettle earned its name for a reason—this family of plants is known for distinctive spiked “hairs” on stems and leaves, an evolved defense mechanism. They can indeed sting […]
A Union of African Universities Supporting Smallholder Farmers
Smallholder farms dominate African agriculture but have long been relatively neglected in international development circles. Global interest in Africa is increasing, and African universities possess an enormous well of talent. […]
Developing Better Cowpeas, with Gender and Youth Concerns at the Forefront
By Michael M. Chipeta (Ph.D.) Cowpea, a leguminous crop, is grown in most parts of the world but a substantial volume of production and consumption occurs in sub-Saharan Africa. Most […]
Expect Climate Chaos for Smallholder Farmers—IPCC
Last week the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) issued its latest look at the science surrounding climate change and future climate scenarios. As usual, the news is […]
