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Women process food to fight climate change

http://www.ipsnews.net/2012/04/women-process-food-to-fight-climate-change/


Women process food to fight climate change

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Apr 26 2012 (IPS) - It is estimated that African farmers who sell their surplus harvest receive only 10 to 20 percent of the price of their produce due to post harvest losses brought about by extreme climatic conditions and the lack of access to appropriate technologies. But, says Martha Nyambura, women in the Kilifi county of Kenya, are now looking at new methods to help them combat harsh conditions.

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