2.3 CONTRIBUTIONS OF FBOS TO FOOD SECURITY
Smallholder agriculture which is supported and coordinated by farmer-based organizations is a major tool for creating employment, for human welfare and for political stability in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in rural areas (Delgado. 2006). Given that, worldwide most poor people live in rural areas and that agriculture is their main source of livelihood, focusing on factors that will enhance smallholder agriculture will bring about a lasting solution to the problems of rural poverty and food insecurity (Lopez, 2002). Farmer-based organizations today are involved in all these pathways and are helping to help farmers to take there farming activities beyond the farm gate to achieve sustainable food
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It is thus possible to scale up interventions even when there is very few extension staff. Since solutions are obtained jointly and through an experimentation process the FFS can function (Arnold R. Braun and Deborah Duveskog, 2005:58). Due to the informal and participatory nature of FBOs, with its inbuilt group dynamic and team building exercises, it provides an ideal entry point to deal also with broader livelihood issues such as nutrition, health and sanitation. In particular sensitive aspects such as HIV/AIDS, violence, family planning and human traumas can often be effectively dealt with in FBOs following the breakdown of barriers between men-women and rich-poor that the FBOs situation stimulates. The FBOs approach can further act as a bridge between emergency and development by forming a platform for immediate input supply, agricultural training as well as building organizational capacities for future longer-term interventions. Whereas inputs and emergency support are important among communities suffering from civil strife or returnees’ efforts are also needed in terms of knowledge for efficient utilization of the inputs, food & income security and psycho-socio rehabilitation (Hagman and Chuma 2009:144). 2.4 Challenges facing farmer Based organizations According to (Hagman and Chuma, …show more content…
Many groups lack strong monitoring and evaluation component which would analyze the extent of progress and achievement of objectives to enable them to plan effectively. Poor soil fertility is a challenge faced by farmer-based organizations in the achievement of food security and rural wellbeing in Sub-Saharan Africa. Nutrient depletion, being a key factor in low soil fertility results when nutrients removed through crop uptake and other loses are not adequately replaced, which is widespread across sub-Saharan Africa. Nitrogen is the most affected due to its high uptake, vulnerability to leaching, losses in gaseous form and through crop harvest. The use of inorganic fertilizers to alleviate the problem of low soil fertility is limited by the high cost of inputs leading to very low usage per unit area. In addition, smallholders fail to use the recommended rates of inorganic fertilizers (Sheppard et al.,
On May 12, 1983, Suzanne Figueroa was abducted at gunpoint in a child care center’s parking lot after dropping off her child. Subsequently, Figueroa was sexually assaulted and sliced with a knife. Suzanne and her husband, Luis Figueroa, sued North Park, the child center operator doing business at Evangelical Covenant Church, for negligent failure to provide adequate parking lot security. After the district court ruled against the Figueroas, they appealed the case arguing material issues of fact exist to prove the Evangelical Covenant Church owed them a duty of protection. The appeals court disagreed and affirmed the district court’s judgment.
After committing a crime the biggest fear of a criminal is getting caught and going to prison. A prison is a building in which people are legally held as a punishment for crimes they have committed or while awaiting trial. The Federal Bureau of Prisons was established in 1930.1 The duty of Federal Bureau of Prisons is to ensure that federal offenders serve their sentences in safe facilities that will ensure their successful return to the community. The Federal Bureau of Prisons is in charge of 212,283 inmates and has 39,422 employees.2 The Bureau goals are to provide a safe environment, to protect the public, and offer inmates a crime-free life.
Should Schools Monitor Students Social Media!?!? Have you ever showed up at school and had a friend or classmate tell you about a rumor directed towards you? I think schools should monitor students social media posts but, only if there seems to be problems occurring and disrupting the class. Cyberbullying can lead to low self esteem and depression, causing worse things. Document E, document B and, document D all agree with limiting/monitoring students online speech.
If the experiment was completed again, more higher concentrations could be applied to the seeds to see if the data is further supported. Either way the more trials the better and more accurate results, this applies to any experiment. Practical applications of the principles of this investigation may be using the correct concentration for a specific plant or seed. This lab shows that it is necessary to follow the directions and specifications when using the fertilizer miracle
“I used to be afraid of failing at something that really mattered to me, but now I’m afraid of succeeding at things that don’t matter.” This is a quote from Bob Goff who has done tremendous things to not only help his community but the world. He has worked on changing the world through the organizations he founded. Bob Goff started a non-profit organization and donates large sums of money to another charitable organizations. Bob Goff has made an impact through his organizations, his philanthropy, and how he spreads his ideas.
In this selection, Montgomery shows the readers he is full of experience and knowledge about this topic and is very passionate about it. He introduces himself with a humorous personal story. He uses this story a hook to get the reader interested and wanting to read more. He shows how people don’t think about the dirt under our feet until it’s up to our waist, and he later makes the point, “Soil is our most underappreciated, least valued, and yet essential natural resource.”
Not only are these farms building blocks, but these local farms help with environmental contamination, rural economics, and exploited, immigrant work force. Local farms also bring a community together through local food as well as community health. Having fresh produce helps prevent diet-related diseases, which is a very important issue in America today. Through local food, people bond with their community as well as their food; for instance, knowing and understanding how the food is produced and accessed allows people to be more aware of their community and health. However, not all communities today have this way of thinking, many communities suffer from food deserts, when supermarkets and alike leave an area.
Growing up in California, my whole life has been around farming and like many others, it’s how I make a living. It’s now been at least a year, living through the Dust bowl and many people have migrated to California with the hope of surviving this crisis. Keeping my crops has become a struggle and that's what most people including me depend on. I am lucky enough to be able to pay my mortgages even though I’m not able to keep the land with the help of family. It’s practically impossible.
My FFA membership has taught me more than I ever thought it would. When I first came back to YPS I was in eighth grade. This meant I was a Greenhand. Although Greenhands are supposed to be Freshmen, they were seventh and eighth graders here. I didn’t know what to expect.
Abstract: The purpose of this experiment was to determine whether the amount of topsoil would influence the growth of radish plants. It was hypothesized that if the amount of topsoil increased by 50% would increase because topsoil contains the essential nutrients which are required for proper plant growth. The principle findings indicated that a medium amount of topsoil is ideal for plant growth as the radish plant potted in 50 ml of topsoil experienced the most growth in comparison to the radish plants potted either in 25 ml or 200 ml of topsoil. Introduction: A healthy layer of topsoil comprises of a mixture of clay, sand, silt, and humus that supply the plants with vital nutrients, such as nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and other necessary
My community placement is at Brampton Caledon Community Living. The community is mostly for adults and people with intellectual and physical disabilities. It works to support and empower all people in the area and it works alongside the community and families in the community. Most of the people that attend the program are adults that live with either their parent(s) or a family member (low income) in Bolton. To help reach out to and accommodate to families with lower income, the center charges a small fee for the adult to attend.
Because of these issues, society should develop better strategies to help these people in need to eliminate the growing poverty level through the world. These strategies could include
Literature Review: Theoretical Approaches, Empirical Studies, Analytical Concepts and Legal Frameworks Theoretical Approaches towards food security With respect to the theoretical approaches to food security, there are three theories developed in 1970s and 1980s as cause to food insecurity. The first one is Climate theory; this theory explains food insecurity as caused by climatic phenomena. Cox, related this theory with the concept of “famine belt” in which he directly links climate condition to food insecurity. This theory argued that in the national or local level, climate linked phenomena such as drought, floods and others are a major factor causing food insecurity (Cox, 1981, cited in Steven Engler,
Fertilizers remove the nutrients of the soil damaging the soil and the local environment and after being mixed with the soil, gradually reduce the fertility of the soil. In the study of (Southland) using fertilizers consists of substances and chemicals like methane, carbon dioxide, ammonia, and nitrogen, the emission of which has contributed to a great extent in the quantity of greenhouse gases present in the environment. These facts are alarming and a serious step needs to be taken as soon as possible to avoid more severe consequences. This in turn is leading to global warming and weather changes. The use of fertilizers for growth and cultivation is keeping our stomach filled for now, but then if things keep on progressing the way they are, it won’t take long to see the times where there is lack of food, water, and health.