Food security initiatives in Africa often don’t account for the value of ecosystems for agricultural productivity.
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Climate Change Puts the Squeeze on Wine Production
The first global map of future land suitability for vineyards could change everything we think we know about wine.
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Humane Predator Control Methods Double Income for South African Farmers
Charles Schreuder hated killing predators to protect his livestock. Now he doesn’t need to.
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Indonesian Communities Build a ‘Green Wall’ to Fight Deforestation
Over 30 million people living on Java depend on intact forests to protect their water supply.
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Vital Signs Gains Support at African Green Revolution Forum
This new initiative aims to help increase agricultural productivity while maintaining critical ecosystems.
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What’s the Water Footprint of Your Diet?
At World Water Week, everyone is talking about the close ties between fresh water and food.
Fighting Drought With Traditional Knowledge in Peru
Facing climate change, indigenous communities are reviving farming practices used by their Incan ancestors.
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Adapting Coffee to a Changing Climate in Sumatra
The Indonesian island is known for producing some of the world’s best coffee. But the environment is changing.
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Farmer Training Essential to Fight Climate Change Impacts
I recently joined one of the world’s foremost experts on coffee farming on a visit with Sumatran farmers.
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No Food Security Without Environmental Security
Expanding agricultural outputs without understanding the ecosystems supporting them will be a losing battle.
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