Climate change is an ongoing and increasing threat to African agriculture. Prolonged droughts, pest outbreaks, and poor soil quality are all exacerbated by erratic weather patterns. Genetically-engineered crops are one plank of the adaptative solution, but farmers need more tools in their toolbox. That’s where mutation breeding and other nuclear agriculture technologies come into play. ...

A scientist analyses a sapling in a lab. DAKAR, Senegal, (IPS) – From increased pests and diseases to lower crop yields and extreme weather events, the adverse impacts of climate change on agriculture in Africa cannot be overstated. Climate shocks will present major roadblocks to the continent’s rapidly growing population, especially if global temperatures remain ...

Rice packaging for export (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Although Vietnam’s rice exports have traditionally focused on Asian markets, experts have advised businesses to pay more attention to Africa which has emerged as a key potential market. A promising market According to the Asia-Africa Market Department under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT), Africa ...

World Food Prize: Senegal local rice production, supported by the African Development Fund, is a source of national pride that contributes to food self-sufficiency. Editor’s Note: World leaders and experts in development, agriculture, economic policy, resource management and nutrition gather in Des Moines, Iowa this week for the annual presentation of the World Food Prize ...

In Senegal, a new wave of entrepreneurs is turning to social media to transform agriculture. These ‘agri-influencers’ share farming techniques and connect directly with buyers. Their goal is to promote more efficient and sustainable farming practices. These ‘agri-influencers’ share farming techniques and connect directly with buyers. Their goal is to promote more efficient and sustainable ...

The funds will be used to build and rehabilitate infrastructure for the production of electricity from renewable sources, in order to diversify the energy mix, avoid CO2 emissions and reduce energy production costs ROME, Italy, August 5, 2024/ — The funds will be used to finance projects in the renewable energy sector aimed at mitigating ...

Mega-shipment of 2,000 tonnes of cashews arrived from Guinea Bissau at DP World’s Dakar terminal. Some 180,000 tonnes of cashews were exported from Dakar in 2023, primarily to India and Vietnam. DP World marked the official start of Senegal’s cashew export season on 5 July, welcoming the MV Diogue, a mega-shipment carrying 2,000 tonnes of ...

African Agriculture, Inc. (Nasdaq: AAGR), a pioneering company operating a commercial-scale alfalfa farm in Senegal and dedicated to food security for the coming century, announced that it teamed up with global sports technology company Sportradar to supply computers to primary and secondary schools in rural communities in northern Senegal. This educational initiative has set up ...

German government-funded initiative Make-IT in Africa and mobile operator Orange have opened applications for the GreenAPI: Smart Agriculture Programme, which aims to help agri-tech startups in Senegal scale more quickly. The GreenAPI: Smart Agriculture Programme is jointly implemented by Make-IT in Africa and Orange, and aims to improve agricultural practices in Africa by creating wider ...

In Nioro, Senegal, Mamadou Drame, a father of four children, now looks down at a screen instead of up at the skies to understand the weather and know what to plant. Historical rain cycles have become increasingly unreliable because of climate change, upsetting patterns of planting and harvesting. Thankfully, digital innovations have stepped in assisting ...