Category Archives: tropical agriculture

Peasants, Farmers and Scientists

Posted on 18 April 2014 by Robert Walters

Ever hear of farming systems research, training and visit, participatory rural appraisal? If so, chances are you’re a veteran of the 1970s and 80s era war on food insecurity then blitzing across the African continent. This war had no generals, … Continue reading →

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Meditations on Okok

Posted on 21 October 2013 by Robert Walters

A recent item in Forests News, a blog by the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR), about a little known edible evergreen tropical plant induced a moment of reflection about food. Precisely, what is the definition of “food”? Does “food” … Continue reading →

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