food security
Food security and nutrition part 7: Hunger needs a new approach
Rates of hunger in Africa are unacceptably high and getting worse. According to the UN State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2024 report, food insecurity is highest in Africa where undernourishment is presently 20,4%, or some 298,4 million Africans. This is more than double the global[...]
Innovation and sustainability key to solving the food security crisis in Africa
Boasting approximately 60% of the world’s uncultivated arable land and climates suited to diverse farming activities, Africa’s agricultural sector holds immense potential to address both regional and global food security challenges. Yet, despite this potential, food security remains a significant challenge for many African countries, exacerbated by logistical inefficiencies, inadequate infrastructure,[...]
Food security part 6: African women coping with hunger
Women in Africa often bear the brunt of whatever goes wrong in their country, whether it involves extreme weather conditions like drought or floods, civil conflict, or diseases like COVID-19, ebola and the Marburg virus. Why? Because many families in Africa are female-led households and mom, often uneducated and[...]
Putting farmers first: Corteva Crop Protection’s commitment to problem-solving in South Africa
Farmers are at the heart of everything we do at Corteva Crop Protection South Africa. We understand that farming is not just a profession, it is a way of life, a legacy, and the backbone of our nation’s food security. As a trusted partner, we are committed to empowering[...]
Fair prices for a fairer future
Smallholder farmers and workers are the backbone of global food production, supplying nearly one-third of the world’s food. Despite their essential role, these farmers and workers are often trapped in cycles of poverty due to unfair global market practices that undervalue their work and products. Now, more than ever,[...]