Crops
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New International Network Launched to Advance Environmental Monitoring and Climate-Smart Farming in Africa
A new international initiative aimed at strengthening environmental monitoring and promoting climate-smart agriculture across Africa has been launched by the James Hutton Institute in ... -
Ghanaian Entrepreneur Showcases Cocoa Waste Skincare Innovation at Global Agribusiness Fair
A Ghanaian agribusiness entrepreneur is gaining international attention for transforming cocoa waste into high-value skincare products, highlighting the growing role of innovation in Africa’s ... -
Fertiliser Shortage Threatens Kenya’s 2026 Maize Harvest
Kenya is facing a looming threat to its 2026 maize harvest as farmers in key growing regions report a critical shortage of subsidised fertiliser, ... -
Ghana–Spain Deal Targets Tomato Self-Sufficiency to Cut Imports and Boost Agro-Industry
Ghana has strengthened its agricultural cooperation with Spain through a new investment-driven partnership aimed at expanding tomato production and processing, as the country works ... -
Bayer and IITA Launch $1.2M Research Partnership to Boost Crop Yields Across Africa
A Major Breakthrough for African Agriculture In a significant move to transform farming across sub-Saharan Africa, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture and Bayer have ... -
Rising Temperatures Threaten Wheat Farming in Northern Nigeria
Wheat production in northern Nigeria is coing under increasing pressure as rising temperatures linked to climate change disrupt traditional growing conditions, particularly in key ... -
FMN Reaffirms Support for Nigeria’s Sugar Self-Sufficiency Drive
Flour Mills of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Nigeria’s drive toward sugar self-sufficiency, as government officials intensify efforts to boost local production ... -
The Rise of Women in Nigeria’s Agricultural Revolution
Across Nigeria, a quiet but powerful transformation is unfolding in the agricultural sector as more women step into roles traditionally dominated by men. From ... -
West Africa Rice Prices Ease Slightly as Buyers Turn Cautious
Rice export prices across West Africa recorded a mild correction in early April 2026, as buyers adopted a more cautious approach following recent price ... -
Experts Promote Indigenous Crops to Strengthen Climate-Resilient Agriculture in Nigeria
Agricultural experts and policymakers in Nigeria are calling for renewed investment in indigenous crops as a key strategy to build climate-resilient food systems and ...
