Crops
-
Mozambique Seeks Greater Access to Climate Finance to Expand Irrigation
Mozambique is appealing to international development partners to help unlock climate finance that will enable the country to expand irrigation infrastructure and build a ... -
Cassava Gains Momentum as Kenya Looks to Strengthen Food Security and Rural Economies
Cassava is rapidly emerging as one of Kenya’s most promising agricultural crops as the country seeks solutions to climate change, food insecurity and rising ... -
Success Lies Beneath the Surface as Soil Health Becomes Farming’s Greatest Competitive Advantage
Image:Venessa Moodley As climate variability intensifies and production costs continue to rise, South African producers are being challenged to rethink one of the most ... -
Five Ways to Boost Your Garden’s Biodiversity
Transform your green space into a thriving oasis with these simple tips As our natural world faces mounting pressure from the devastating effects of ... -
Nigeria’s Sesame Export Outlook Faces Threat from Insecurity and Flooding
Nigeria’s sesame industry could face significant challenges in 2026 as rising insecurity and the risk of flooding threaten production across key farming regions, raising ... -
Bank of Agriculture Begins Nationwide Distribution of Fertiliser and Seeds to 500,000 Nigerian Farmers
The Bank of Agriculture (BOA) has launched the nationwide distribution of fertiliser, improved maize seeds and crop protection products to approximately 500,000 smallholder farmers ... -
Zimbabwe Targets 100 Hectares of New Blueberry Variety to Boost Exports
Zimbabwe is targeting the establishment of 100 hectares of a newly introduced high-yield blueberry variety by the end of 2026 as the country continues ... -
Indigenous Seeds Gain Recognition in Tanzania as Farmers Push for Sustainable Agriculture
A growing movement to promote indigenous seeds is gaining momentum across Tanzania, with farmers, researchers and agricultural advocates calling for stronger protection and wider ... -
South Africa Resumes Major Maize Exports as Record Harvest Drives Agricultural Recovery
South Africa has restarted large-scale maize exports for the first time since December 2023, marking a major milestone for the country’s agricultural sector as ... -
Kenya Approves Field Trials for Gene-Edited Banana Resistant to Devastating Wilt Disease
Kenya has approved confined field trials for a gene-edited banana developed to resist Banana Xanthomonas Wilt (BXW), a destructive bacterial disease that continues to ...
