Sunflower can be much more than a catch crop
“Many South African grain farmers often view sunflower as a second-fiddle crop, instead of the star of their grain-production enterprise. As a result, they...
COVID-19 response must target African agriculture and the rural poor
By Olusegun Obasanjo, former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Hailemariam Desalegn Boshe, former Prime Minister of the Federal...
Op-Ed: Africa Middle East Must Act Now to Make Agri-Food Systems More Resilient
The world is marking the World Hunger Day on May 28 and the evidence is clearer than ever - maintaining on-farm productivity globally is...
New IFAD Country Director to lead US$ 200 million drive to boost rural development...
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has appointed Eric Rwabidadi, as the new Country Director in Cameroon to reinforce its efforts to support...
Unlocking agricultural productivity is key to fighting food inflation and closing the supply gap
Land Reform - South Africa is currently caught in a precarious economic paradox, with the country’s food economy becoming increasingly vulnerable while, at the...
East Africa records uneven June/Sept seasonal rains
The East African region recorded an uneven start to the June to September seasonal rains resulting in poor resources in the rangeland and agro-pastoral...
Packaged Food: Convenience, Innovation, and Health
The demand for quick, easy, and nutritious meals has grown exponentially. Enter the packaged food industry, a sector that has evolved dramatically over the...
With Tree Planting Efforts, Fruit Trees Do Double Duty
There are many efforts to plant trees to help absorb carbon dioxide and counter the impacts of climate change. Together, these efforts promise to...
From ‘vermin’ to safari tourism star: African wild dogs’ remarkable comeback
By: Bertie Jacobs
Known for their distinctive patchy pelts and vocal chattering, African wild dogs are among the most sought-after sightings on the southern savannahs...
Zayed Sustainability Prize 2021 calls for submissions from Innovators in Kenya
Group photo of HH Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed along with heads of states
The Zayed Sustainability Prize is calling...