The Battle for African Agriculture is a podcast hosted by Dr. Million Belay, General Coordinator of the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA). The series exposes the enduring legacies of colonialism in African food systems, challenges corporate-driven narratives, and uplifts agroecological solutions rooted in justice, biocultural diversity, and food sovereignty.
While the environmental and health harm of pesticides are well-known, many people ask: Can agriculture thrive without them? The answer, backed by a groundbreaking 10-year study in France, is a resounding YES.
Poor-quality seed and weak seed systems can undermine landscape restoration for decades.
A limited podcast series about how to feed the planet without destroying the planet.
This study used a discounted cost–benefit analysis within a value chain framework, drawing on primary and secondary data, to assess the economic viability of agroecological transition using NPV, IRR, benefit–cost ratio, and payback period indicators. Our findings show that the benefits associated with agroecological transition significantly outweigh the costs, at both levels.
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The soil beneath our feet is a huge carbon bank storing up to approximately three times more carbon than the entire atmosphere. That makes it a significant player in the future of our climate. If even a small fraction of the carbon escapes into the air as carbon dioxide, it could accelerate planetary heating. But what determines whether the carbon stays in the ground or escapes? According to new research published in the journal Nature Climate Change, water is the deciding factor. The wetter the soil, the more carbon stays in the ground.
Earlier this month, our Deputy Director Lauren Baker joined a remarkable convening of agroecological researchers, practitioners, and funders organized by Global Alliance member, the McKnight Foundation. Together, they explored how grounded agroecological research can shape policy, unlock better financing, and shift the narratives driving our food systems.