ARU launches SA component of global project towards understanding the future of alpine systems
What impact has global change had on alpine vegetation in our own mountains and those around the world, and why are certain plants in...
COP26: Sweden steps up to help at-risk small-scale farmers adapt to climate change, pledging...
Sweden today signalled its strong commitment to help some of the world’s poorest small-scale farmers to adapt to climate change, by pledging SEK100 million...
Five steps for transforming Africa’s food systems from the demand side
Africa’s long-standing food crisis, worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic and, increasingly, by climate change, threatens to have dire consequences. Up to 650 million Africans—50% of...
Climate change to force crop switch for small farmers
Small farmers around the world who grow thirsty crops like corn will face a huge adaptation challenge as the effects of climate change worsen...
Climate change media webinar
Ahead of the UN climate change conference COP26, climate researchers will weigh in on the hopes of the continent during a media webinar on...
Egypt to participate in innovative soil research
Egypt has announced an interest in innovative soil research to play a key role in developing the cultivation of fruits and vegetables.
The Ambassador of...
Kenya’s agricultural premiums hit Sh1 billion mark
Kenya’s agricultural insurance premiums have crossed Sh1 billion mark, pointing to increased uptake of crop and livestock covers by smallholder farmers. This is according...
New rules will ease gene editing crop research in UK
The United Kingdom is moving to ease restrictions on gene editing crop research, an influential post-Brexit action that could accelerate the pace of biotechnology...
New groundnut varieties in Uganda released
Groundnut whose scientific name is Arachis hypogaea L, also known as peanut, is the said to be the second most important legume after beans...
International Crops Research Institute wins Africa food prize
The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics, a nonprofit, agricultural research institution, has been awarded this year's Africa Food Prize for their...