Kenyan farm turns mushrooms into materials for eco homes
A mushroom farm, in Nairobi, Kenya is pioneering the use of fungi to make eco-friendly building materials, offering a sustainable...
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Women in Nairobi restoring traditional agriculture
A group of Nubian women in the slums of Kibera, Nairobi, have been turning derelict urban areas into agricultural ground,...
The Nairobi women reviving traditional agriculture
In the slums of Kibera in Nairobi, a group of Nubian women are turning neglected urban spaces into fertile grounds...
Israeli settlers attack Palestinian property in Jordan Valley
A group of Israeli settlers have reportedly stolen the livestock of a Palestinian farming family in the Jordan Valley, according...
West Bank olive grove planted, paying tribute to Jimmy Carter
Palestinian activists and residents planted a grove of 250 olive trees in the northern West Bank town of Tulkarem on...
Morocco: drought devastates farmers’ livelihoods
With more than one-third of Morocco’s total cultivated area lying unused due to arid conditions, farmers see their job opportunities...
Morocco: To legalise, or not to legalise cannabis
Morocco legalised cannabis, but cannabis remains illegal in Morocco. Despite the country’s regional traditions of smoking hash, the recreational use...
Morocco: “violent drought” leads to radical saviour plan
After six consecutive years of drought, Morocco comes up with a radical plan to build new waterways and dams according...
Syria: Veteran farmers forced to look for city jobs
Rising costs and unsuitable climate in Syria has caused farmers to ditch their trade and go into more stable jobs,...
Tunisia: Helpless farmers highlight the impact of droughts
For months on end, Tunisian farmers have had to deal with droughts which have destroyed harvests, reports The National, November...
Permaculture takes root in Tunisia
Permaculture techniques are taking root in Tunisia, as a way to confront global warming and manage its effects, according to...
