FSNet Africa Blog

BLOG: Whose food system are we advancing?

by Dr Frank Tchuwa 

In this blog, Dr Frank Tchuwa discusses the need to genuinely engage diverse actors in developing a more unified sustainable food system in Africa. The original sotry was posted on the FSNet-Africa website on 20 February 2023.

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BLOG: Zambian Diet: Food Preferences, Options and Decisions

by Dr Natasha Mwila

In this blog, Dr Natasha Mwila discusses the factors that impact on nutritional diversity and food choice in Malawi. The orginal blog was posted on the FSNet-Africa website on 9 Febriary 2023. 

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BLOG: The use of Moringa as an alterantive natural additive for poultry growth

by Dr Nobuhle Sharon Lungu

FSNet-Africa fellow and animal nutrition researcher, Dr Nobuhle Sharon Lungu, shared her thoughts on the use of Moringa as an alternative, safe additive for poultry growth. The original story was posted on the FSNet-Africa website on 30 November 2022. 

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In October 2020, the African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) – UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) Food Systems Research Network for Africa (FSNet-Africa) hosted a joint virtual campaign to commemorate World Food Day on 16 October 2020. The theme of the campaign was “African Action for Zero Hunger” and the four blogs below form part of the FSNet-Africa campaign to highlight important policy choices to secure sustainable food systems for Africa in the future. 

World Food Day Blog #1 African Action for Zero Hunger: FSNet-Africa launches World Food Day Campaign

by Prof Frans Swanepoel, Prof Claire Quinn and Dr Madzivhandila 

Ahead of World Food Day on 16 October, UP’s Food Systems Research Network for Africa (FSNet-Africa) will focus on African Action for Zero Hunger over the next 2 weeks. In this first post, the FSNet leaders discuss the FSNet partnership. They outline the activities of the 16-day campaign which draws on FSNet-Africa’s network of researchers, thought leaders, and grassroots stakeholders to share insights and highlight key policy actions to achieve Zero Hunger in Africa.

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World Food Day Blog #2 African Food Systems: Science and Partnerships for Impact

by Prof Lindiwe Sibadna

One of the biggest challenges that we face globally, and particularly in Africa, is the challenge to end hunger. As we approach World Food Day on 16 October, it is an important time to reflect on science and partnerships to transform African food systems and tackle the challenge of food security in Africa. We cannot do this without the right partnerships – in particular, science partnerships.

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World Food Day Blog #3 World Food Day: A Science Communicator's Perspective

by Mologadi Makwela

In this blog, Mologadi Makwela – Manager: Communication, Marketing, and Engagement at the Centre of Excellence in Food Security chats to FSNet-Africa about the role of science communication in advancing food security and nutrition. Makwela highlights the challenges faced in bridging the gap between research and action.

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World Food Day Blog #4 Partnerships and Capacity Building for Sustainable Development

by Chiekh Mbow

In this blog, Prof Cheikh Mbow, Director of Future Africa, discusses the opportunities that exist on the African continent for improving food security. Africa has all the resources to achieve Zero Hunger. Prof Mbow highlights the role of Future Africa in creating a platform for researchers from across the continent to engage in transdisciplinary research that connects research to end-users.

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World Food Day Blog #5: Africa’s Agricultural Transformation and the Role of African Higher Education

by Professor Thom Jayne

In this blog, Professor Thom Jayne discusses the rapidly changing social and agricultural landscape in Africa, and emphasises the need for agricultural higher education institutions to play a transformative role in promoting Africa’s economic transformation. 

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