CSIR-SARI introduces new varieties of ‘Frafra’ potato in Ghana
The Savannah Agriculture Research Institute of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research has introduced new varieties of the ‘Frafra’ potato crop to...
Major new study to map South West’s food supply aims to improve opportunities for...
A major new project to map the South West’s food supply chains will identify opportunities to improve the system for people, place and planet.Greater...
Agriculture sector in Zimbabwe hit target
The agriculture sector has already hit the initial 2025 target of US $8,2 billion a year as the industry grew by 36.2 percent to...
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...