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SPECIAL REPORT: Soilless Farming to the Rescue. How to Boost Agriculture Without Hurting Forests
3 February 2023
In his story, Soilless Farming to the Rescue. How to Boost Agriculture Without Hurting Forests, published by the Foundation for Investigative Journalism, Abdullah Tijani tells how Adebowale Onafowora, a Nigerian agricultural entrepreneur, embraced hydroponics as an alternative to traditional…
Rice farmers cushion losses with resilient farmer-bred variety
3 February 2023
The PBB 401 rice variety stands out because it has repeatedly shown its resilience to floods, including those induced by extreme weather events.

Degraded soil threatens to exacerbate Bangladesh food crisis
30 December 2022
Excessive use of chemical fertilizers is causing soil health degradation in Bangladesh, putting the country’s food security at risk
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A Growing Momentum to Promote Youth Land Rights in Tanzania
16 December 2022
Tanzania’s youth population (defined as women and men between the ages of 15 and 35) constitutes about 35% of the country’s population. In Tanzania, youth engagement in agriculture is considered vital, given that youth form the largest part of the population and labour force in the country.
Showcasing transformative approaches for women’s land rights
22 September 2022
This third Whose Land? webinar showcased gender transformative approaches on women’s land rights. Gender transformative approaches are defined by women acting as agents of change, transforming structural barriers and redefining gender norms. These approaches facilitate the participation of women in…