Ugandan study reveals higher yields and pest resistance with Bt maize
African scientists have demonstrated that genetically modified Bt maize offers much higher yields and better pest resistance than conventional varieties — traits that could...
Two-year ground-breaking partnership for Southern African mountain regions
In a move towards accelerating the collection of geospatial data in the Southern African region, the African Mountain Research Foundation (AMRF) has entered into...
TOMRA Food’s Fresh Food business area now operating from Field Research Centre
TOMRA Fresh Food, one of TOMRA Food's two business areas, is now operating from the company's Field Research Centre in Waikato, New Zealand. By...
Growing Crops in Severe Drought
Droughts are an ongoing complication for anyone in the agricultural sector. There’s little anyone can do to prevent them, so it’s best to prepare...
Zimbabwe establishes $262m Marondera Agro-Industrial Park
A Zimbabwean university, the Marondera University of Agricultural Science and Technology (MUAST) has established an agro-industrial park at the college after received $262 million...
2022 African Plant Nutrition Graduate Student Scholar Award Program is Now Accepting Applications
The African Plant Nutrition Institute (APNI) has released the details of the 2022 Plant Nutrition Scholar Award program that is available to graduate students...
Zimbabwe Plant Breeders Association presents Dr Joseph Mushonga with outstanding award for plant breeding...
By Wallace Mawire
The Zimbabwe Plant Breeders Association (ZPBA) has presented an honorary life member award to Dr Joseph Nyika Mushonga, the current Deputy Director...
CRESCERE, a novel research project on new vegetable protein sources to satisfy future demands
Eight Spanish companies are working together to find new protein sources in fruits and vegetables.
Health and wellness are a trend that is creating...
Research underway to compare farmed fish with chicken, beef and pork
A company operating in East Africa has launched a project that will compare the footprints of farmed tilapia and catfish with those of livestock...
Kenya’s exports to hit US $10.2bn by 2030
Kenya’s exports are projected to grow at an average annual rate of 7.7% to cross US $10.2billion (Sh1.2 trillion) by 2030.
According to Standard Chartered’s...