African governments and development partners told raise investment in agriculture, allow farmers a stronger voice in policy making
GIZ Senior Technical Advisor Kennedy Okech said the initiative would strengthen the capacity of farmer organisations to participate effectively in policy formulation, implementation and agricultural investment decisions.
New study links ultra-processed foods to rising rates of preterm birth and pregnancy complications
The study also comes amid a broader shift in how UPFs such as packaged snacks, sugary drinks and frozen meals are understood – not just as unhealthy but as products developed and engineered by corporations, including the tobacco industry, to drive overconsumption.
