The Green Revolution brought about a great increase in crop yields in some countries in the Global South. Hybridised seeds produced more grains per plant… Read More »Can the Green Revolution Reduce Poverty and Food Insecurity in Sub-Saharan Africa?
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Government told the airline’s rescue team that it was unable to provide funding to keep the carrier afloat any further. While the airline has not… Read More »South African Airways has Reached the End of the Line for Receiving State Funds
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