The Variety of Olive Determines the Concentration of Antioxidants in its Pomace
The University of Cordoba evaluated the phenols and other bioactive compounds from the extraction of olive oil pomace in 43 olive varieties for three...
Microscopic organisms found on raw fruit shown to play an essential role in human...
Not only are apples delicious but they are also proven to be good for us. And, according to a recently published study, The microbiome...
Agriculture extension officers in Ghana receive training in pest and disease management
The Bono East regional directorate of the Department of Agriculture in collaboration with the Crops Research Institute (CRI) of the Council for Scientific and...
First cannabis plant set up in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe has setup its first cannabis processing and export plant in Msasa, Harare for medicinal purposes.The plant is being constructed by King Kong Organics...
Kano state Agro-Pastoral Development Project, launches mass livestock vaccination
Kano state Agro-Pastoral Development Project, KSADP, has launched the 2022 free, mass livestock campaign, targeting 1, 025, 000 cattle and 750, 000 goats and...
CRESCERE, a novel research project on new vegetable protein sources to satisfy future demands
Eight Spanish companies are working together to find new protein sources in fruits and vegetables.Health and wellness are a trend that is creating...
Tanzania working on creating a foot-and-mouth disease-free zone in Rukwa
Tanzania has the second largest livestock population in Africa and livestock keeping is an integral part of most people’s livelihood.However, foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is...
Dealing with snakes on farms
Having the privilege of living on a farm comes with unique risks, like dealing with snakes. Farms provide ideal conditions for flourishing rodent populations,...
Zimbabwe on high alert for avian influenza
Zimbabwe is on high alert for avian influenza. Department of Veterinary Services chief director, Dr Josphat Nyika announced that the country is only importing...
Avian flu hits in Cameroon, Nigeria, Ghana
A highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus has been detected in Cameroon, neighbouring Nigeria, and Ghana, according to a recent notification from the World Organisation for Animal Health...