The document discusses the Great African Famine of 2015 that affected 150 million rural people across 6 African nations. It examines the causes of the famine, including the end of fallowing, rising fertilizer prices, decreasing manure supply, and global warming. The document argues that evergreen agriculture, which uses dispersed shade trees and addresses issues like phosphorus availability, can play a crucial role in addressing food insecurity and preventing future famines by providing more sustainable agricultural practices.