Climate, data and decisions: how small African farmers can turn uncertainty into yield
The seasons no longer “sound” as they once did. Rains skip a beat, heat waves arrive out of season, pests climb to altitudes that...
Realizing the potential of livestock to end malnutrition
By: David Phiri- FAO Subregional Coordinator for Eastern Africa and Representative to the African Union and UNECAThe Eastern Africa subregion is endowed with huge...
Conflict in the Middle East Threatens Global Food Systems
The escalation of conflict in the Middle East and Gulf region is contributing to volatility in global food, energy and fertilizer markets, with implications...
New theme days at Agritechnica 2025 add value for exhibitors and visitors
9 to 15 November 2025 in Hanover, Germany - Guiding theme “Touch Smart Efficiency” - Theme days for visitors: ”7 days - 7 themes”...
How innovative techniques and solar power can be used to benefit farming
Farming is a tough business where success depends on a range of factors, including the weather. Hard frosts and flooding can be...
Strengthening Local Food Systems Through Urban Farming and Food Diversity
South Africa’s National Development Plan (NDP) 2030 envisions eliminating poverty and reducing inequality, with economic growth and employment at its core. Among its initiatives,...
Op-Ed: Cultivating Leadership at all Levels: Essential for Transforming Africa’s Food System
By Ms. Alice Ruhweza and Mr. Joost Guijt
Africa’s food systems face a critical juncture. The path forward is becoming clearer with the launch of...
Cassava brown streak virus slashes Rwandan export earnings
By Oscar NkalaThe Rwanda Agricultural Board (RAB) says declining cassava production affected the export volumes of roots and tubers in 2017.RAB Head of Crop...
CAMFED targeting women able to change the future of farming in Africa
CAMFED Association is running a project across Africa where hard working females are uplifting rural communities through agriculture and adopting climate-smart initiatives.CAMFED is a...
IFAD and Sierra Leone partner to boost farm productivity with Livestock and Livelihoods Development...
The UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Government of Sierra Leone have signed a financing agreement to launch the Livestock and...