ISDB/LLF project seeks genetic improvement of local cattle in Kano with N113 Million investment
Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of Kano State, on Saturday launched the Kadawa Animal Insemination Center, renovated and equipped by the Kano state Agro-Pastoral Development...
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...
Tanzania working on creating a foot-and-mouth disease-free zone in Rukwa
Tanzania has the second largest livestock population in Africa and livestock keeping is an integral part of most people’s livelihood.However, foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is...
Why we need five Rs to drive sustainable packaging – not just three
In 2022, there is a push towards conscious consumerism, which is certainly positive. There is increasing pressure on brands to put the environment first;...
10 Things Farmers Should Consider About Tillage Methods
There’s no perfect way to farm. Instead, farmers adjust to local weather conditions and soil composition, learning what works best for their area through...
Norwegian Minister Tvinneriem and IFAD President Houngbo to visit Malawi in wake of storms...
With Malawian farmers still reeling from tropical storms that devastated crops and livelihoods in recent weeks, Norway’s Minister of International Development and the President...
European Investment Bank and First Capital Bank injects EUR 12. 5 million to boost...
First Capital Bank latest partner to join Team Europe Kulima Access to Finance agriculture financing initiative in Malawi; New agricultural financing to transform access...
Agroforestry: Planting Environmental Sustainability and Economic Development
By Dr. Chris MacolooPlanting trees is one of the more effective ways to counter the effects of climate change. Numerous initiatives, some that entail...
Vodacom enables early childhood development centres to go green
Vodacom’s commitment to halving its environmental impact by 2025 remains a key priority. This pledge is being put into action in a new Vodacom...
The effects of COVID-19 on local food systems and rural livelihoods
As COVID-19 took hold in March 2020, the primary focus was on ensuring that people stayed healthy and safe from infection. However, it soon...