The just concluded Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health (AFSH) Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, became imperative in the face of myriad challenges affecting agricultural productivity and food production in Africa. Linked to unsustainable agricultural practices, heads of state, ministers, policymakers, researchers, and farmers gathered in Nairobi with a unified goal to…
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Charting a New Course for Africa’s Soil Health
The Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health (AFSH) Summit kicked off in Nairobi, Kenya, on May 7, 2024, drawing together over 4,000 participants from across the continent and beyond. The Summit is a critical platform for addressing the challenges facing Africa’s soil health and charting a new course for sustainable agriculture.…
Ecofeminism: Women as Stewards of the Earth
From earth goddesses to creation theories, there are countless symbolisms about women and their deep ties to the earth. An example is the folktale in the Yoruba oral tradition, of Osun, the goddess of river, and The Earth Mother —-PAPA (Haumea and Ka Luahine) of native Hawaiian mythology. In the…