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Welcome to Agrilinks, your online platform designed for professionals in agriculture, food security, and development to connect, share insights, and learn from one another. Since its inception in 2011, Agrilinks has emerged as a key resource for engaging conversations on various development issues and the latest updates aimed at improving resilience, enhancing food security, and alleviating poverty.

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Connecting Public Health and Food Safety in Nigeria: Dr. Nkem Torimiro

Jun 24, 2024 | agrilinks.org | Meeri Kim

By Meeri KimGrowing up as a young girl in Lagos, Nigeria, Nkem Torimiro had a dream of becoming a doctor to save lives. But she hit a bump in the road after high school, when the University of Port-Harcourt offered her admission to study botany instead of medicine. She accepted the offer, but with her heart still set on a career in human health.
Welcome to Food Safety Month 2024

Jun 3, 2024 | agrilinks.org | Daniel Sinclair

Welcome to the fifth annual Food Safety Month on Agrilinks! Each year, Feed the Future, the U.S. government’s global hunger initiative, joins our partners in celebrating World Food Safety Day on June 7th with a month-long focus on the importance of food safety and the work, resources and tools carried out by our food safety partners.
Transforming Change: Women's Diverse Roles in Bangladesh's Agrimachinery Sector

Mar 8, 2024 | agrilinks.org | Asmaul Husna

Women are currently working to help Bangladesh adapt agriculture mechanization in different capacities. Women are employed in many different roles within Bangladesh's agriculture sector, ranging from operating agrimachines to working in foundries and engineering workshops.
Irrigation Methods for Addressing Water Scarcity

Mar 5, 2024 | agrilinks.org | Jane Marsh

Water shortages are a bane in agriculture, especially in predominantly drier regions like the Middle East and Africa. As a result, many farmers are turning to various irrigation methods to cope with droughts and contribute to sustainable resource management. Here are the most commonly deployed irrigation techniques for tackling water scarcity in these areas. 1. Drip IrrigationDrip or trickle irrigation is an efficient method that delivers water to plant roots.
What Are the Most Profitable Livestock for Small Farms?

Mar 1, 2024 | agrilinks.org | Jane Marsh

This article was originally published on Environment.co. The most profitable livestock for small farms are those you can easily take care of and provide multiple income sources. Whether you’re a hobby farmer or homesteader, these animals will allow you to create a steady cash flow with constant effort and a little knowledge. Raising chickens is a great way to start any small farm or homestead. They are easy to breed and provide multiple income opportunities for hardworking farmers.
The Essential Guide to Foliar Fertilizers in Modern Agriculture

Feb 29, 2024 | agrilinks.org | Jacobo Weizenblut

Foliar fertilizers are a specialized group of plant nutritional products that have been specifically adapted for application directly onto the plant’s leaves with much faster nutrient availability than conventional root fertilization. Foliar fertilizer technology is a unique, dynamic and effective method of crop nutrition. This method of application is an excellent way of supplying nutrients to the plants throughout the life cycle and has become a very important tool in the agronomist’s armory.
What Is an Agricultural Engineer and Why Do They Matter?

Feb 21, 2024 | agrilinks.org | Jane Marsh

While planting crops and raising livestock may seem basic in concept, it’s a lot more complex in practice. Think about how the world’s population has grown exponentially through the years and how agriculture has had to evolve to cater to the increasing demand for food. Every innovation in the industry — from the rudimentary stone hoe to intelligent sensors capable of transmitting precise soil pH data for optimal yields — is thanks to agricultural engineers.
Enhancing East Coast Fever Control through Informed Action

Feb 6, 2024 | agrilinks.org | Joy Muraya

This post was written by Gladys Siamanda Naisiae, Muema Mulei and Joy Wanja Muraya. The need for mutually beneficial partnerships to deliver tangible solutions in regions affected by East Coast Fever (ECF) is a positive step toward ensuring sustainable livelihoods and economic empowerment.
Looking Back: How a Public-Private Partnership Helped Agricultural Enterprises Weather the Pandemic

Jan 25, 2024 | agrilinks.org | Dylan Butler

Sixty percent of the world’s coffee supply comes from smallholder farmers with less than five hectares of land. While their products may account for more than half of the world’s coffee beans, small agricultural cooperatives often lack access to finance and, therefore, are unable to scale up their businesses.
What Has Soil Testing Taught Us about Farming?

Jan 16, 2024 | agrilinks.org | Jane Marsh

Soil testing allows farmers to analyze aspects such as composition, mineral content and nutrient makeup. The results can help agricultural professionals make better decisions and improve their outcomes. What have people learned so far and how do those findings change farming practices? Microplastics are everywhere, produced by everything from consumer waste to worn tires. However, until recently, scientists did not know how microplastic waste affects soil.