BMIL researcher, Daniel Teage has agreed to manage this Food Shortage article. Daniel grew up in Liberia, is an expert in transportation management, and operates a farm to test innovative agricultural technologies. Lessons learned that increase agricultural productivity will be applied to Burundi.
Burundi is a land-locked and densely populated country in East Africa that is one of the poorest countries in the world. More than 70 percent of the population in Burundi is living in poverty. Food insecurity levels are alarming with 52 percent of children under 5 with even higher levels of malnutrition among rural communities.
According to the World Food Programme (WFP), the drivers of food insecurity in Burundi include poverty, rapid population growth, vulnerability to climate-related shocks, poor access to clean water, and worsening access to basic services such as health and education. A high prevalence of infectious diseases, lack of diversity in diets and poor hygiene make the situation worse.
Visit the WFP to download several quality publications for more information.
15th Farmer Food Donation Event
28 July 2024
This past weekend, the 15th event took place in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, where they had the privilege of receiving generous donations from 12 local farmers. The community benefited immensely from their contributions, which included
- Over 30,000 pounds of carrots
- More than 12,000 pounds of chocolate
- 70,000 pounds of potatoes
- Over 50,000 pounds of beets, radishes, lettuce, herbs, peppers, and even some bread