Land reform should unlock economic freedom to drive inclusive growth
More than three decades after the advent of democracy, land reform remains one of South Africa’s most pressing and emotive challenges — a powerful...
New Cattle Feed Supplement Could Cut Methane Emissions and Boost Dairy Efficiency – Study
Researchers from the University of Florida are testing a new type of cattle feed that could help dairy cows release less methane gas from...
Arc Ltd and Klapton Re join forces to expand climate insurance across Africa
ARC Ltd and Klapton Reinsurance Limited (Klapton Re) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Lusaka, Zambia, announcing a new partnership that adds...
Senegal Suspends Potato and Onion Imports to Promote Agricultural Self-Sufficiency
In a bold step toward food sovereignty, Senegal has announced a suspension of both potato and onion imports, starting January 25, 2025. The move,...
New IFAD €3 million loan to create 10,000 rural jobs in Benin
Over 10,000 new jobs will be created by farmers and small rural businesses in Benin, after the country’s largest microfinancing lender PEBCo-BETHESDA signed a...
Organic Inputs: A Path to Healthier Soils for Africa’s Smallholder Farmers
Soil degradation remains a pressing challenge for smallholder farmers across Africa, threatening food security and livelihoods. A recent review published in nature.com emphasizes the...
Africa’s Soil Revolution to Power a Sustainable Future
By: Dr Diallo Asseta, a Senior Program Officer, Soil Fertility and Fertilizer Systems at AGRAAfrica holds 60% of the world’s untapped arable land,...
World Creativity and Innovation Day: Advancing Social Transformations through Innovative Methodologies
By Bryn Galumbeck MarrakechWorld Creativity and Innovation Day, observed annually on April 21, underscores the importance of creativity and innovation in advancing human development,...
Cultivating Resilient Farms: The Business-Driven Approach to Scaling Regenerative Agriculture in Kenya’s Makueni County
Regenerative agriculture is gaining global recognition as a sustainable approach to food production, focusing on maximising natural resource use while reducing reliance on harmful...
African economies should adapt to global challenges amid US-China tariff wars
By Steve MaphakatheIn a timely Pitso webinar hosted on Friday, 11 April, the North-West University (NWU) Business School featured distinguished panellists who discussed the...