Tanzanian bean breeder working with US scientist on dry-bean, project set benefit 10 African...
By Lawrence Paganga
A Tanzanian bean breeder is working with a US dry-bean breeder based in Nebraska in a new connection that might open a...
Tanzania hikes price of maize
The government of Tanzania has announced a push up of price of maize following drought and poor harvest of the commodity.
According to December 2021...
BBC Follow the Food series uncovers how agriculture is harnessing tech in attempt to...
In a new, compelling series of Follow the Food, sponsored by Corteva Agriscience™, BBC World News and BBC.com journey across the globe to find out where our food...
Kenya commissions water, farming projects in Nyandarua
The government of Kenya has commissioned several water and farming projects in Nyandarua County. Agriculture CS Peter Munya and his Water and Sanitation counterpart...
Price of rice in Nigeria set to fall
Price of rice in Nigeria is set to fall. President Muhammadu Buhari said the plan will take place after the country launches 13 pyramids...
Mozambique farmers warned of possible cyclone
By Lawrence Paganga
The National Institute of Meteorology of Mozambique (INAM) has warned that a cyclone could pose risks to the country from next week.
INAM has...
Zimbabwe’s Ariston funds new technology due to labour shortages
By Lawrence Paganga
Zimbabwe’s Ariston Holdings Limited, a horticultural produce operation, has injected funds in technology to improve production as the shortage of manpower hits its...
Agri stakeholders in Rwanda appeal for incentives to organic farmers
Agriculture Stakeholders in Rwanda have called for incentives to support organic farmers and also help link them to buyers inside and outside the country.
The...
New varieties of Oats, wheat, rice, Niger crops developed in Niger
New varieties of Oats, wheat, rice, and Niger crops have been developed in Niger. The Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwavidyalaya (JNKVV) of Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh...
300 000 farmers adopt conservation agriculture in Zimbabwe
By Lawrence Paganga
Over 300 000 farmers in Zimbabwe have adopted conservation farming and through this method, thereby nearly tripling their crop production and improving...