A super El Niño could spell disaster for southern Africa’s bean farmers. Better seeds, water storage and early warnings could help protect the next harvest.
Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Lilongwe university of Agriculture and Natural Resources is a university based in Malawi with the vision: “to be a world class University”. Its mission is to advance knowledge and produce relevant graduates with entrepreneurship skills for agricultural growth, food security, wealth creation and sustainable natural resources management, through teaching, training, research, outreach consultancy and sound management.
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Senior Lecturer, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources
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Professor at the Centre for Agricultural Research and Development (CARD), Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources
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Research Fellow, Development Research, Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources
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Agricultural Economist and Research Fellow at the Centre for Agricultural Research and Development, Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources
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Researcher, Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources
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Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Agricultural Research and Development (CARD), Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources