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...
BBC Follow the Food series uncovers how agriculture is harnessing tech in attempt to...
In a new, compelling series of Follow the Food, sponsored by Corteva Agriscience™, BBC World News and BBC.com journey across the globe to find out where our food...
Zimbabwe signs lucrative citrus export deal with China
By Lawrence Paganga
A seven-year negotiation process for Zimbabwe to export fresh citrus fruits to China ended Wednesday with senior government officials from the two...
Mohammed bin Rashid honours 10 Winners of 2022 Zayed Sustainability Prize
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, presented awards to the 10 winners of the...