Effort to confront Africa's soil health crisis helps millions of farmers triple yields
Friday, August 22, 2014 - 02:31
in Earth & Climate
With the steady drain of essential nutrients from African soils looming as a major threat to food security across the continent, a new report released today finds that over the last five years, 1.7 million African farmers in 13 countries have embraced farming practices that have rejuvenated 1.6 million hectares and helped them double or even triple crop yields.