TAFS Forum to convene conference in Cape Town to strengthen foot-and-mouth disease control
The TAFS Forum, also known as the International Forum for Transboundary Animal Diseases and Food Safety, is set to host a high-level regional conference...
Bean breakthrough to enhance nutrition in Africa
New bean varieties developed in Africa through ACIAR-funded research will significantly reduce cooking times and promote greater uptake of the nutritious crop among rural...
Researchers embrace Artificial Intelligence to tackle banana disease in Burundi
A group of scientists involved in finding solutions to minimize the impact of a devastating banana virus in Burundi have developed an Artificial Intelligence...
Study exposes the stark reality of drought resilience among smallholder livestock farmers
The agricultural sector is marked by farmers’ daily struggles, including price hikes, food security, climate change effects, and pest and disease outbreaks.Prof Yonas T...
Tanzanian bean breeder working with US scientist on dry-bean, project set benefit 10 African...
By Lawrence PagangaA Tanzanian bean breeder is working with a US dry-bean breeder based in Nebraska in a new connection that might open a...
Science confirms: An apple a day truly supports better health
As the adage goes, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away” — and emerging research continues to prove it’s more than just a...
African Plant Nutrition Research Fund (APNRF) Opens Call for 2022 Round of Preliminary Concept...
The African Plant Nutrition Research Fund (APNRF) has opened its call for preliminary, small, yet strategically targeted proposals to be considered for the 2022...
Farmers Crippled by Fall Armyworm Outbreak Are Selling Off Farms
By Nonkululeko Britton-Masekela, an organic farmer and thought leader in agriculture
The fall armyworm infestation in Africa is bankrupting farmers who cannot afford expensive insecticides...
2024 Climate Action Report: IFAD expands its climate finance for more resilient rural populations
At a time when the transformation of food systems in the face of climate change requires unprecedented levels of funding and financial innovation, the...
Biome Makers and Kimitec’ s MAAVi IC Announce a Strategic Alliance for The Identification...
This alliance between Kimitec’ s MAAVi Innovation Center, Europe's largest hub focused on biotechnology innovation, with 15 years of experience in researching natural sources...