Scientists develop drought resistant, high yielding sorghum varieties suitable for dry regions of Africa

By Zablon Oyugi Drought stress occurring during the critical growth stages of sorghum, including pre- and-post flowering period of the crop, has had a detrimental...

Poor, imbalance fertiliser supply worsening world’s most vulnerable countries’ food insecurity situation-New report

By Zablon Oyugi A new report released by the Thabo Mbeki Foundation (TMF) in partnership with the Andrey Melnichenko Foundation, has revealed that poor and...

Rwanda scientists conducting field trials on new resilient, high yielding potato varieties poised to...

In a bit to boost the country's potato production, scientists at Rwanda Agriculture Board (RAB) are currently conducting field trials on some two new...

Strategic cooperation agreement between Tornum and Cesco

Tornum Group, a leading global player in the agricultural industry, and Cesco EPC, an international contractor specialising in large-scale industrial investments in inland and...

Markets bowled over by the quality of this year’s cherry crop

Cherry season is one of the briefest, but also most exciting times on the South African fruit calendar and it is currently in full...

South Africa’s Record-Breaking Canola Harvest Expected to Exceed 220,000 Tons

As the annual canola harvest begins to wind down across various regions in South Africa, Southern Oil (SOILL) anticipates an impressive total yield of...

Uganda launches Climate Smart Agriculture Manuals with focus on soybean, sunflower, potatoes and sesame

Uganda’s Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) has launched Climate Smart Extension Manuals designed specifically for potato, sesame, soybeans, and sunflower value...

Seeds of Change: Insights from Dr. Mike Barrow’s Quest for Resilient Maize Varieties

We recently caught up with Dr Mike Barrow to discuss the reintroduction of maize genetics into modern breeding programs, particularly for small-scale farmers. Dr...

Zambian Breweries kicks off 2023 sorghum planting season in Zambia

Zambian Breweries joined farmers of Zimba in Southern Province of Zambia, with representation from Ministry of Agriculture and other stakeholders to officially flag off...

Tanzania develops four drought resistant coffee varieties

The Tanzania Coffee Research Institute (TaCRI) announced it has developed four drought resistant coffee varieties. Seeds of the newly-discovered Arabica varieties will be released to...
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