Climate risk profile: Ethiopia
This profile provides an overview of climate risks facing Ethiopia, including how climate change will potentially impact agriculture and crop production, livestock, water resources and human health. The
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10 million drought-hit in Africa
<p> Biggest ever aid campaigns to tackle</p>
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Worst drought in 60 years hits 10m in Horn of Africa
Ten million people in the Horn of Africa have been hit by the worst drought in 60 years, with some areas on the verge of famine and thousands on the march in seach of food and water, the UN said Tuesday. A poor rainy season coupled with rising food prices have led to severe food shortages in countries including Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia and Uganda. Cattle and sheep are dying at high
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African land grab could lead to future water conflicts
<p>Is this the face of future water conflicts? China, India and Saudi Arabia have lately leased vast tracts of land in sub-Saharan Africa at knockdown prices. Their primary aim is to grow food abroad using the water that African countries don't have the infrastructure to exploit. Doing so is cheaper and easier than using water resources back home. But it is a plan that could well backfire.</p>
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Africa needs climate data to fight disease
<p>Madeleine C. Thomson and colleagues call on climate and health researchers, policy-makers and practitioners to work together to tackle infectious diseases.</p>
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More money for small farmers
<p>When shopping for food, ever more consumers in rich nations pay attention not only to prices, appearance and flavour. They also consider environmental and social aspects. Therefore, certifications of organic production, fair-trade practices or regional origin often lead to a premium in the marketplace and can benefit small-scale farmers.
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Multiple insecticide resistance: An impediment to insecticide-based malaria vector control program
Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS), insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) and long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) are key components in malaria prevention and control strategy. However, the development of resistance by mosquitoes to insecticides recommended for IRS and/or ITNs/LLINs would affect insecticide-based malaria vector control.
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Understanding homegarden in household food security strategy: Case study around Jimma, Southwestern Ethiopia
The biophysical and socioeconomic contributions of homegarden agroforestry practices are well appreciated throughout the world. This is particularly more relevant in tropical region as homegardens have
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Ethiopia invites farmers from region
Claiming that there is a lot of scope for trade and investment in Ethiopia, Mehreteab Mulugeta, Minister Councilor (II), Economic and Business, Ethiopia, said participation in the Punjab International Trade Expo (PITEX) 2010 had been fruitful as they had been able to work out the possibilities and opportunities of enhancing bilateral trade between the two countries
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A quarter of total deaths from pneumonia among children occur in India: survey
Report reveals the need to reach target levels of coverage for life-saving interventions India has the highest number of pneumonia-related deaths in the world Only three countries reported coverage above the target level of 90 per cent for any vaccine NEW DELHI: Pneumonia, which is the world's leading infectious killer among children, claims the lives of nearly 1.6 million children under five
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Cities feeding people: an update on urban agriculture in equatorial Africa
For several decades, a diverse literature has claimed that urban agriculture has the potential for hunger and poverty alleviation. This article reviews empirical data from equatorial Africa that touch