Introduction
Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperature and weather patterns. These shifts may be natural, but since the …
Environment
MANGROVES
Introduction
Did you know that mangroves are one of the most important ecosystems for our well-being? This is partly attributed …
AN OVERLOOKED ROLE OF AGRICULTURE IN OUR SOCIETY
INTRODUCTION
Agriculture is the art, science and business of cultivating the soil, producing crops and raising livestock that are useful …
Urban Farming: The Future of Farming
What is Urban Farming
Urban farming, in simple terms, is the integration of farming in cities and industrial areas. The …
The War against polythene bags (Kaveera) in Uganda- 16 years of fighting
INTRODUCTION
In 2007, The government of Uganda banned the production, importation, sale, and use of polythene bags (kaveera) of 30 …
AGRICULTURE AS A LIVELIHOOD STRATEGY AMONG YOUNG UNEMPLOYED GRADUATES IN RURAL AREAS
Introduction
South Africa is a democratic state yet a country ravaged by a myriad of social ills, i.e. youth poverty, …
Famine in Kenya is a Governance Issue
Introduction
Famine is an extreme scarcity of food which could be a result of various factors such as natural and …
Why doesn’t Africa fully benefit from its natural riches?
The African continent is a paradox. According to a UN report in 2021, 490 million people in Africa live in …
Water Pollution: The Cause of a Dying Ecosystem
In April this year, the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) province in South Africa was devastated by floods that claimed the lives of …
WELFARE CONCERNS OF DRAUGHT ANIMALS
INTRODUCTION
Draught animals were commonly used in Mesopotamia before 3000 BC for farm work and pulling wheeled carts. Their use …