Could GM technology be the answer to reduced crop production in Africa?
Particularly hit by the effects of climate change, African farmers are staring at reduced crop production. Could Genetically Modifi(ed (GM) crops provide the much...
African Agritech Firm to Supply EU GMP Compliant Medical Cannabis Products from Africa
African agricultural development company Lotus Ecoculture Limited (“Lotus”) has officially partnered with PhytoSciences GmbH (“Phytosciences”), to craft, cultivate and deliver premium medical cannabis products,...
World Diabetes Day serves as reminder of need for further diabetes studies in African...
With 1 in 9 adults living with diabetes, South Africa has the highest diabetes prevalence in Africa
Figures released in 2021 by the International Diabetes...
CABI BioProtection Portal reaches one million milestone
The CABI BioProtection Portal has reached a landmark after recording one million visits to the resource.Since its launch in 2020, more and more growers...
Children motivated by morality rather than social norms when it comes to the question...
Children draw strongly upon moral principles and concerns when they consider whether it is right or wrong to consume meat and animal products.
New research...
Bayer Acquires German Biotech Start-up Targenomix
Bayer announced today the acquisition of German biotech start-up Targenomix. The spin-off of the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Plant Physiology (MPI MPP) uses...
The greater Horn of Africa’s climate-related health crisis worsens
New analysis by the World Health Organization (WHO) has found that the number of reported disease outbreaks and climate-related health emergencies in the greater...
Tips for Transporting a Tractor From the USA to Africa
It’s no secret that there’s a global push to modernize and accelerate agricultural initiatives. Although the pandemic stalled heavy equipment production and shipping, many...
Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR)to provide core contribution to icipe
New partnership will boost Africa-Australia linkages; and Africa-Asia-Pacific connectionsThe Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR), has signed a Partnership Agreement, with icipe, to provide...
‘Use carbon tax revenue to fight Climate Change-FIA
Zambia should effectively apply the Carbon Emission Tax policy to raise resources to mitigate the escalating seasonal droughts, occasional dry spells, and increased temperature,...