Calls made to revitalise the African Crop Science Society
Calls have been made by agricultural scientists and institutions to revitalise the 30-year-old African Crop Science Society (ACSS).The society, founded in 1993, has been...
Joint agricultural development project harvests second grain crop
The harvesting of the second grain crop of the joint agricultural project that was undertaken by AfriForum, Saai and the Boiphitlhelelo Co-operative of Noga’s...
Improved food security expected in Rwanda as harvest starts
The Season A harvest in Rwanda, which typically accounts for about 60 percent of Rwanda’s annual staple food production, began in December.According to the...
Zimbabwe farmers adapt to agro-ecology
Small-holder farmers in Zimbabwe have been experiencing low crop productivity due to a number of factors, including planting inappropriate seeds and seed varieties, labour...
Variables to Mitigate the Risks of Poisonous Mycotoxin Growth on Stored Food
According to the Food and Agriculture Organisation, mycotoxins contaminate at least 25% of crops around the world. Common in Africa and other warm and humid...
Researchers callfor equitable global distribution of phosphorous fertilisers
Leading research institutes have called for the remaining global rock phosphate resources to be fairly distributed, especially in Africa where countries have historically have...
Zim farmer allocated UK council farm
A Zimbabwean-born farmer has been allocated a council farm in the United Kingdom where he will grow crops popular in southern Africa, including white...
Zimbabwe records highest wheat harvest
Zimbabwe has recorded the highest wheat harvest in 56 years. According to Agricultural and Rural Development Advisory Services, the country has achieved a milestone...
Liquid Fertiliser, organic farming, panacea for Africa-Zambian Farmer
By: Jeff KapembwaThe high cost of fertilizer, its effects on the soil can best be resolved through the use of organic farming and the...
Water Conservation in African Agriculture
Climate change-induced droughts have borne down on Africa over the last few years, leaving millions of people in famine without safe drinking water or...