Retaining forests benefits African farmers, new study finds

Joseph King Follow Grain drying Travel to Southern Nations region of Ethiopia to view dynamics of Omo Watershed. Agriculture, irrigation, and natural resources.

Koen Kusters The closer a farm is located to a forest, the better it performs in terms of livestock productivity and long-term soil sustainability, according to a recent study conducted in southern Ethiopia. Additionally, proximity to a forest increases the ability to deal with shocks and equality between households. The findings of the study were published in… Continue reading Retaining forests benefits African farmers, new study finds