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Eight conversations about sustainable livelihoods and rural development

Ian Scoones
The books are short, accessible and now are being translated into many languages thanks to the tireless efforts of the lead series editor, Jun Borras....
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Resilience as a process: the multiple meanings of a popular buzzword

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Why a focus on climate change and class struggle must be central to debates at COP28

COP28 opens in Dubai later in the week and debates about how to address the climate...
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Seven stories about navigating an uncertain world

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Appropriate agricultural machinery in Zimbabwe: the vital role of rural innovation and service hubs

The demand for new machines – of all shapes and sizes – arises due to the...
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On the move: transporting agricultural goods in Zimbabwe

As production and marketing has increased from the new resettlement farms, the demand for transport has...
23.10.2023 10:35

Processing crops in Zimbabwe: adding value through mechanisation

This week we turn to how mechanisation is changing the capacity to process agricultural produce and...
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Small-scale mechanisation in Zimbabwean farming: boosting production

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Small-scale agricultural mechanisation is taking off in Zimbabwe

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The Sustainable Development Goals: A missed opportunity

The SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) are at their mid-point of implementation in 2030. Some are claiming...
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Zimbabwe’s election: what are the parties saying about land, agriculture and rural development?

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Catch up on Zimbabweland – top blogs so far this year

The blog is taking a break for a few weeks as holidays and book-writing deadlines beckon....
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Booming horticulture markets in Zimbabwe: a growing ‘hidden middle’

Everyone seems to be growing vegetables (and fruit) these days. It is big business and the...
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NEW books: Why farmer participatory research is essential for agricultural development

Together, they make the case that we must put farmers first if more equitable, sustainable and...

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