Crops
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Tanzania Advances Climate-Resilient Agriculture with New Seed Sector Strategy
Tanzania has launched a national strategy to modernise its seed sector and expand access to climate-resilient varieties for millions of smallholder farmers by 2030. ... -
From Research To Policy: Zambia’s Seed And Grain Sectors Offer Lessons On Evidence-Based Agriculture
Zambia has built a substantial body of research on agriculture, covering seed systems, grain markets, food security, climate resilience and agricultural production. But a ... -
Kenya to Import 1 Million Bags of Maize Amid Expected Supply Deficit
The Kenyan government plans to import one million 90-kilogram bags of maize to help address an expected shortage caused by poor rainfall in major ... -
Nigeria’s Cashew Industry Roadmap Targets More Local Processing and Export Growth
Nigeria is seeking to transform its cashew industry by increasing local processing, attracting investment and moving away from the export of raw cashew nuts. ... -
Ethiopia Accelerates Irrigation Expansion As Agriculture Moves Beyond Rain-Fed Farming
Ethiopia is stepping up efforts to expand irrigation as the country seeks to transform agricultural production, strengthen food security and reduce the vulnerability of ... -
China’s ‘Magic’ Rice Seeds Transform Nigerian Farmers’ Fortunes
China-backed agricultural technology is helping Nigerian rice farmers increase yields and improve profitability, with improved seed varieties offering a potential pathway towards greater food ... -
Nigeria Strengthens Agricultural Data Systems Through NADF and NBS Partnership
Nigeria has taken a significant step towards strengthening its agricultural sector after the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) and the National Bureau of Statistics ... -
Malawi’s Women Cotton Farmers Turn Seasonal Harvests into Sustainable Businesses
Women cotton farmers in southern Malawi are proving that agriculture can be a powerful driver of economic empowerment by turning seasonal cotton earnings into ... -
Mixing, Application, and Compatibility of Kannar Earth Science Plant Extract Formulations
By: Johan Gerber Quite often pesticide labels, and especially mixing, application, and compatibility directions are not read. Many formulations require specific mixing, low versus ... -
Nigeria Targets Two Million Farmers with New Agricultural Support Programme
Nigeria has launched an ambitious agricultural support programme designed to strengthen food production, improve farmer incomes and reduce market uncertainty by supporting two million ...
