Kenya launches campaign against destructive armyworm
The government of Kenya has launched a nationwide campaign to contain the African armyworm that is destroying maize crops, while spreading rapidly countrywide.
The Ministry...
Genetic breakthrough may control Africa’s East Coast fever, which kills over a million cattle...
An unexpected discovery has led researchers from the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) in Kenya and the Roslin Institute at the University of Edinburgh...
African armyworm attacks farms in Uganda
The government of Uganda has warned that several parts of the country have been invaded by the African armyworm.
Agriculture Minister, Mr. Frank confirmed the...
T JAL Enterprises introduces new kinds of fertilizers and agrochemicals in Liberia
T JAL Enterprises, an agro dealer company in the sub region, has introduced new kinds of fertilizers and agrochemicals on the local market, and...
Zimbabwe to benefit from US $6.9M animal health project
Zimbabwe is set to benefit from a US $6,9million animal health project launched recently to combat animal trypanosomiasis, a parasitic disease transmitted by biting...
Uganda begins probe into fake agro-chemicals
The government of Uganda has commenced probing of fake agro-chemicals. The country’s Ministry of Agriculture has an 11-member committee to hastily study and give...
Famers in Ghana warned about Fall Armyworm
Ghanian farmers have been asked to weary of Fall Armyworm (FAW) infestation. Mr. Prosper Mensah, the Yendi Municipal Agricultural Extension Officer advised farmers to...
Morocco authorize Bionematicide, Cedroz for tomatoes
Morocco has given the green light for sale of Bionematicide, Cedroz to be used in tomatoes and cucumbers. The products product is being developed...
Lack of proper pest and disease control threaten sustainability
The ability to detect, prevent and respond to animal health and livestock emergencies is critical to ensure food security and the sustainability of the...
FAO, CABI act in concert to intensify pest control in Eastern Africa
As part of a broad-based initiative to address the plant protection needs of the Eastern Africa nations, a practical training programme on Pest Risk...