Recently released climate‑smart maize varieties are gaining traction among smallholders confronting shorter rainy seasons and more intense dry spells. These newer hybrids combine faster maturity with improved drought tolerance and disease resistance, enabling farmers to avoid peak stress windows while maintaining acceptable grain quality. Seed companies and research stations are promoting on‑farm demonstration plots and ...

New report analyzes trade performance amid pressure points from climate change, water use, and carbon emissions, with recommendations for sustainable practices The latest Africa Agriculture Trade Monitor (AATM) indicates that intra-African agricultural trade has already reached a new high of US$ 17 billion, finally surpassing its previous 2013 peak, which was reached after a tripling ...