Crops
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Nigeria has given a new GM cowpea variety the go ahead. Why it matters
Late last year the world’s first genetically modified (GM) cowpea was registered and approved for release to smallholder farmers in Nigeria. The new variety carries a ... -
Growing extra trees, shrubs raises smallholders $50/year
When smallholder farmers mix trees and shrubs into their lands it increases their revenues by almost $50 per person per year, a study has ... -
FLASH GALA ™ volume to increase exponentially in 2020, nine years after it was found.
February 2020 is when shipments of the full-coloured FLASH GALA ™ are expected to reach the Far East ahead of a much anticipated reception. ... -
CropLife SA warns of possible Lepidoptera pest outbreak
Current weather patterns in Southern Africa may be conducive to the outbreak of certain insect pests such as Lepidoptera. Moist air from the tropics ... -
Eight governing council meeting of Africa Fertilizer Financing Mechanism
he Africa Fertilizer Financing Mechanism (AFFM) will convene its eight Governing Council (GC) meeting on 24 January 2020, at the African Development Bank (AfDB), ... -
Red grass phenomenon has farmers scratching heads
“Our red grass did not seed this year,” said Cas Human of the Van Reenen area a few months ago. Arthur de Villiers, a ... -
Zambia legalises Marijuana growth for exports and for medical purposes only
The Zambian government has finally approved a proposal to legalize the production of Marijuana. The production of Marijuana in Zambia will, however, be restricted ... -
Innovation solutions vital for agriculture to combat climate change, says FAO director-general
During the tenth Annual Sustainable Innovation Forum at the COP25 climate summit in Madrid, FAO director-general, Qu Dongyu shared how vital it is to ... -
Can African smallholders farm themselves out of poverty?
A great deal of research on agriculture in Africa is organised around the premise that intensification can take smallholder farmers out of poverty. The ... -
How African intra-continental trade can benefit land reform, agriculture
The African Agri Investment Indaba (AAII), which recently took place at the Cape Town Internation Centre (CTICC) from 18-20 November 2019 explored disruptions and ...
