Augustin Bonzi , youg seed producer from father to son in Burkina Faso
Download article as PDF In Burkina Faso, seed production is a highly remunerative venture that is attracting youth from farming communities. Augustin Bonzi is one of those young people who have made farming their profession and seed production their business. Inspiring testimony from a young man determined to do better than his father, Noyeza Bonzi,...
Legumes: a climate-smart option to address Africa’s dependence on costly food imports
Download article as PDF Africa’s exposure to climate change, Covid-19 and volatile global commodity markets is increasing the risk of hunger and unrest. Can investments in the domestic production of food legumes like chickpea and soybean help? The economics of hunger and agriculture in Africa According to the United Nations, the Covid-19 pandemic has the...