Oyster Agribusiness secures US$2million in funding to expand operations in Ghana’s agricultural sector
Oyster Agribusiness , an innovative agri-tech company specializing in climate-smart agriculture, has raised US$2 million in funding to expand its operations and deepen its...
Farming to improve the quality of life in rural communities
By Lisa Witepski
Matsae Tsotetsi, owner of MS Construction and Projects, is striving to bring change to her small Free State community by creating access...
Oped : Navigating Gender Equality in Agriculture AI
Agriculture remains the bedrock of global economy, yet it’s also one of the sectors most vulnerable to climate change. As droughts become more frequent...
South African Fast-Food Franchises Ranked for Plant-Based Friendliness 2024
More South Africans purchased take-out during May this year than voted in the national elections. With Quick-Service Restaurants feeding more households country-wide than ever before, ProVeg has mapped and...
Inaugural Africa Plant Health Systems Forum highlights strength of partnerships for greater sustainable food...
The inaugural African Plant Health Systems Forum has highlighted the strength of partnerships and knowledge-driven solutions towards greater sustainable food security for a growing...
Can Water Help Africa Reach Net Zero?
Human activity is substantially increasing carbon levels. NASA's regular Carbon Dioxide measurements show an alarmingly upward trajectory. Its researchers estimate that modern civilisation has...
Biodiversity is fundamental to feed a hungry planet – IFAD at COP16 Colombia
The UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is urging global leaders at the UN Biodiversity Conference (CBD COP16) taking place in Cali, Colombia,...
CIMMYT introduces climate-resilient maize and legume systems in Southern Africa amid unprecedented drought
As Southern Africa faces unprecedented drought conditions CIMMYT continues to lead efforts in reducing the devastating impact of extreme weather. Through its role as...
d.light joins drive to expand off-grid solar and clean cooking in rural Kenya
d.light, the global provider of transformational household products and affordable finance for low-income households, has been chosen to take part in the latest Kenyan...
The West African Development Bank (BOAD) launches the disaster-adapted loan programme under its sovereign...
The West African Development Bank (BOAD) launches the “disaster adapted loan” programme for its member countries. The project’s pilot phase covers Benin, Cote de...