Corteva Agriscience Leads Fight Against Above-Ground Maize Pests
Corteva Agriscience has officially introduced PowerCore™ technology to South Africa’s maize farmers. The solution is a new high-performing, herbicide-resistant seed trait that effectively helps...
Kenya unveils Sh 30M potato seeds production project
The government of Kenya has unveiled a Sh30 million potato seeds production project in Nakuru with the aim of cubing poverty and hunger.The project...
Kenya introduces new hybrid rice in Mwea
A new hybrid rice has been introduced in Mwea, Kenya. Dr. Emmanuel Okogbenin, the director in charge of programs and commercialization at the African...
Zimbabwe farmers told to scale up chilli farming
Farmers in Zimbabwe have been urged to scale up the farming of chilli peppers to help build local community resilience through this viable livelihood...
Kenya given green light to export fresh avocados to China
Kenya has received the greenlight to export fresh avocados to China. This is in addition to the export of frozen avocado fruits granted market...
Mozambican sugar workers strike impacts production
An ongoing strike at the Xinavane plantation and mill, 90km north of Maputo, Mozambique is affecting production.To avert the situation, Agriculture Minister Celso Correia,...
Institute, BASICS-II in talks with Tanzania on food production
The government of Tanzania is in talks with the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) from Nigeria over support on cassava, soybean and banana...
Good 2022 crop expected but increasing costs and logistical challenges may reduce grower payouts
As the largest exporter of South African apples and pears and a wholly grower-owned business, Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing growers have more than 7,000 hectares...
UDS–WACWISA holds conference on irrigation, agricultural development
A two-day conference on Irrigation and Agricultural Development (IRAD) has been held in Tamale to share ideas and knowledge towards the development of the...
Kenya incorporates potato into Warehouse Receipt System
Kenya has incorporated potato into the Warehouse Receipt System (WRS). This is the latest crop into the system that was dealing with maize, beans,...