Nigeria has a food security problem as water for crops is harder to find
KWALKWALAWA, Nigeria (AP) — After two decades of working his farm in northwestern Nigeria, Umaru Muazu now struggles to find water for his crops. A...
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ICRISAT Unveils Breakthrough Speed Breeding Protocol for Finger Millet
In a groundbreaking advancement for millet cultivation, the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) has introduced the world’s first speed breeding protocol...
Flooded Fields: The Hidden Contaminants Threatening Africa’s Crops and Food Safety
As climate change intensifies across Africa, extreme weather is rewriting the agricultural playbook. From Nigeria to the Congo Basin, overnight downpours and prolonged flooding are...
Weed-Free Wheat: How Corteva Crop Protection is Empowering South African Farmers
In South Africa’s wheat industry, where every harvest is vital to food security and rural livelihoods, weed management has become a make-or-break factor. As farmers...
GAUTENG MEC RAMOKGOPA: “POULTRY SECTOR KEY TO FOOD SECURITY, JOBS, AND INCLUSIVE GROWTH”
At AVI Africa 2025, Gauteng MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Ms Vuyiswa Ramokgopa, reaffirmed the strategic importance of South Africa’s poultry industry and called...
Zimbabwe’s Poultry Revolution: How Hamara Farmer Is Turning Chickens Into a Pathway to Prosperity
In the bustling heart of Bulawayo, a quiet agricultural revolution is taking flight. At the center of it all is Hamara Farmer, a local business breathing new...
Afreximbank wins mandate as sole financial advisor for South Africa’s $1.7-billion Suiso Project As financial advisor, ACMA’s role will involve leveraging its network and expertise...
Regional Forum in Nairobi on Sustainable Livestock 10-12 June
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the African Union InterAfrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) invite journalists from across Africa...
Bayer Unveils Next-Gen Tomato Varieties That Stand Strong Against Evolving Virus Threat
Bayer is turning up the heat in the fight against one of the most damaging viruses affecting tomato crops: Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV)....
Growing the Future: Empowering Young Agripreneurs with Smart Farming Tools
A bold new initiative is taking root in South Africa’s agricultural landscape—one that’s equipping the next generation of farmers not just to grow food, but...