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...
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...
From pre-history to modern times: Dutch brewing company continues innovations with Danfoss VLT Drives’
Which came first in the history of civilisation: bread-making or beer-brewing? Since the 1950s, scientists and scholars have been arguing about what really caused...
Rwanda starts rationing fertiliser as global prices rise sharply
By Lawrence Paganga
With the global prices of fertilisers rising steeply, the Rwandan government is rationing stocks to farmers while working on new guidelines on selling...
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...