Stanford researchers report that Africa's maize crop could diminish up to a third by 2030 due to the effects of climate change. Farmers must begin adapting now, the scientists say. Read BBC report.
People in southern Africa are facing severe shortages of food. The UN
World Food Programme has appealed for urgent donations of more than
$150m (£85m) to prevent a food crisis in southern Africa. Read the
stories posted Nov 1.
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