Politics www.dw.com Sabrina Elba: Small farms are the future of food systems Small-scale farmers can play a crucial role in creating sustainable food systems. But more investment is needed.
Newsletter www.dw.com Extreme weather threatens African society and economy Droughts, floods and storms are hitting Africa with increasing frequency. With so many people dependent on subsistence agriculture, the results can be devastating, and the future looks uncertain.
Solutions Africa's farmers need political support more than 'seeds, weather and soil' A combination of good policy and strong political backing is key to turning small farms into poverty-fighting powerhouses.
