Hass avocado to complement sugarcane in Busoga, Uganda
The government of Uganda through the Minister for Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Hon Frank Tumwebaze, has proposed the introduction of Hass avocado in...
Tari unveils new areas for strategic crops cultivation
Tanzania Agriculture Institute Research (TARI) has established that areas surrounding Lakes Tanganyika and Nyasa are suitable for the cultivation of palm oil, cocoa and...
Tanzania certifies over 480 plant varieties
The Tanzania Official Seed Certification Institute (TOSCI) has certified at least 482 plant varieties in bid to heighten the agricultural sector performance in the...
Agriculture Providing a Livelihood Buffer During COVID-19
COVID-19 has not been as widespread in Africa as in many other countries, but it has felt the economic impact of the pandemic on...
GMO cowpea Akara tastes so delicious, says Nigerian farmer’s group chief
Now that genetically modified (GMO) cowpea is on the market in Nigeria, consumers are having their chance to sample favorite foods made from beans.
Chairman...
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...
Kenya-China Chamber of Commerce opens office in Beijing
The Kenya China Chamber of Commerce (KCCC) has opened an office in Beijing, a move that aims to facilitate trade between the two countries.
Speaking...
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...
Africa, America set to improve agriculture
Ministers of agriculture of Africa and America have launched a common agenda focusing on innovation, environmental sustainability and profitability of farmers.
The two continents reached...
Africa to lead in insect, hydroponic farming: World Bank
By Lawrence Paganga
Africa is expected to lead the global insect and hydroponic drive that could boost food security and business and the industry is...