Experts call for increased investment in women’s leadership and resources to strengthen African agrifood...
Women play pivotal roles in food systems as producers, workers, processors, distributors, traders, and consumers. They contribute significantly to the food and nutritional security...
Conservation Agriculture in Malawi Boosts Soil Carbon Storage
A new study in Malawi’s Mzimba district has found that conservation agriculture (CA) can significantly improve soil organic carbon (SOC) levels by up to...
The hidden toll of pesticides: how chronic exposure quietly harms bees
Pesticides, widely used to protect crops from pests, often unintentionally harm pollinators like bumble bees. The new study, published in BMC Biology, investigated the...
Why Drip Irrigation is the Key to Water Conservation in Arid Regions
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is witnessing significant growth in the drip irrigation systems market. This growth is primarily driven by...
Livestock Identification and Animal Traceability in Africa
Livestock identification refers to the process of marking or tagging animals to distinguish them individually or as part of a group. It helps track,...
Asian Water Strategies That African Nations Can Use
Africa and Asia have many things in common. They consist primarily of developing economies that are working to grow while providing services for their...
Humic Acid Market to See 10.4% CAGR Growth During Forecast Period 2024 to 2032
The global humic acid market was valued at USD 631 million in 2023 and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 10.4% to...
New study finds emerging pathogen inside brown locusts
A new study by researchers from the University of the Free State (UFS), the National Health Laboratory Service, and the University of Venda has...
Public Development Banks have the financial firepower for transforming global food systems, says IFAD...
Representing two-thirds of formal financing to agriculture, Public Development Banks (PDBs) investing in agriculture around the world can play a key role in transforming...
African grasslands must become more climate-change resilient
Africa’s grasslands face increasing challenges from climate change, threatening the livelihoods of millions across the continent. Urgent action is needed to future-proof these ecosystems,...