Apple and pear experts push health in new campaign.
South Africa’s largest exporter of South African apples and pears focuses on natural fruit as a substitute for artificial supplements in its campaign with...
Compounds found in apples and fruit may help reduce dementia
There are already many clinical studies that demonstrate the benefits of eating more fruit and vegetables. What stands out about a recently reviewed study...
60,000 biodigesters to be developed in Senegal to produce biogas
60,000 biodigesters are set to be developed in Senegal to produce biogas from cattle dung and faecal sludge in rural areas.The Swiss Federal Department...
The time is ripe for African countries to grow their urban agriculture
“Across Africa, the third wave of COVID-19 infections are rolling through, with South Africa leading the new surge. This is worrying, particularly for urban...
America’s FDA approves antioxidant DHQ made from apples
In a move that will benefit apple growers around the world, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has Generally Recognised As Safe (GRAS)...
Uganda, Tanzania develop drought tolerant and disease resistant banana hybrids
Plant breeders in Uganda and Tanzania have developed drought-tolerant and disease-resistant banana hybrids that are intended to support the commercialization of East Africa’s banana...
E-Livestock Global Launch Mastercard Blockchain-Based Solution to Bring Visibility to the Cattle Industry in...
E-Livestock Global has rescently launched a first-of-its kind solution powered by Mastercard’s blockchain-based Provenance solution, empowering Zimbabwean farmers to prove the origin and health...
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...
Startling pattern on a Pink Lady apple perfectly demonstrates how a fruit colours
Melinda Christodoulides with a Pink Lady apple
Just 10 days into a new job at Ceres Fruit Growers, Quality Assurance Co-ordinator, Melinda Christodoulides, experienced an...
Kenya announces measures to tame increasing pests and disease
The government of Kenya has announced measures to tame increasing pests and disease. This follows increased pest threat invasion experienced in the country occasioned...