There are an estimated 500 million smallholder farmers across the world, of which a considerable percentage of women. Despite their large numbers and important roles, women smallholders remain largely unsupported and their contribution to agriculture is often devalued because of their sex.Women and smallholder farming: Addressing global inequities in agriculture provides a comprehensive overview of the main obstacles and challenges women smallholders conti...

On a Halloween night, eight boys are led on an incredible journey into the past by the mysterious “spirit” Moundshroud. Riding a dark autumn wind from ancient Egypt to the land of the Celtic druids, from Mexico to a cathedral in Paris, they will witness the haunting beginnings of the holiday called Halloween.Featuring the evocative prose and imagery of Ray Bradbury, the fine acting of the Colonial Radio Theatre players, and atmospheric music and sound effects, this story will send ...

Animaux « dominants » ou « dominés » ? Chez le Fou à pieds bleus, un oiseau marin, on repère des oisillons soumis à leur aîné dès la couvée. Mais chez le Maylandia zebra, un poisson africain, les rapports de subordination peuvent changer du tout au tout à quelques jours d’intervalle… Pourquoi y a-t-il donc dans le monde animal des hiérarchies ? Est-ce pour limiter la violence dans les groupes, comme on le dit parfois ? Les animaux se dominent-ils seulement par la force physique ou des fact...