Food security is one of the focus areas of African Linked Foundation’s Sustainable Development Projects. The program looks at four connected pieces: greenhouses, cold storage, precision agriculture and value chains.
Greenhouses and hydroponics
Greenhouses fasalon ko shiddat ke mausam aur keeron se bachate hain, aur saal ke zyada hisse mein kheti karna mumkin bana dete hain. Hydroponic systems mein paudhe mitti ke bajaye ghiza se bharpoor paani mein ugaye jaate hain, jis mein aksar kam paani aur kam zameen istemal hoti hai.. Both are featured in the foundation’s video gallery.
Solar cold storage
A large share of fresh produce can spoil between the farm and the market when there’s no refrigeration. Solar-powered cold storage keeps harvests fresh without relying on the power grid. Our video gallery includes the Aldelano Solar Cold Storagebox:
Precision agriculture and value chains
Precision agriculture uses data, such as soil, weather and yield information, to decide what to plant and when to water or fertilize. Value chains link farmers to processors, transporters and buyers, so more of the final price stays with the people who grow the food. This is where the trade platform and agriculture work connect.
How the diaspora can help
Agronomists, engineers, investors and supply-chain professionals in the diaspora can share their expertise through the Brain Trust. Cities can make agriculture a sector in a Sister City corridor. Supporters can donate to help develop projects.
