New Bio-tech to boost rice production, reduce Import in Nigeria
The African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) working with relevant research institutions in Nigeria, has developed a new rice variety which could increase yield by...
Smallholders farmers risk reduced yield due to climate hazards
The World Food Programme (WFP) projects that at least 30% of smallholder farmers in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) are at risk of...
The time is ripe for African countries to grow their urban agriculture
“Across Africa, the third wave of COVID-19 infections are rolling through, with South Africa leading the new surge. This is worrying, particularly for urban...
7 billion trees outside forests in Africa reported in new data survey
A data collection and analysis initiative led by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the African Union Commission (AUC)...
America’s FDA approves antioxidant DHQ made from apples
In a move that will benefit apple growers around the world, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has Generally Recognised As Safe (GRAS)...
Bayer opens application window for Grants4Ag sustainability-focused program
Bayer announced today the opening of its application window for the company’s annual Grants4Ag initiative. For more than five years, the agricultural leader has...
Fruit, vegetables, protein remain out of reach for most Africans
Africa’s agri-food systems must be transformed to make healthy diets more affordable. That is the central message of a new report launched by the...
6 cities commit to FAO’s “green cities” programme of action
Six cities have committed to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)’s launched “green cities” programme of action for Africa.
The aim of...
Uganda, Tanzania develop drought tolerant and disease resistant banana hybrids
Plant breeders in Uganda and Tanzania have developed drought-tolerant and disease-resistant banana hybrids that are intended to support the commercialization of East Africa’s banana...
Kenya to introduce hybrid rice seeds
The government of Kenya has announced plans to introduce hybrid rice seeds for commercial production next season.
This follows a partnership between the government and...