Researchers in Nigeria have successfully cultivated the wild edible mushroom Lentinus squarrosulus using sawdust, demonstrating a breakthrough that could support sustainable mushroom farming, improve food security and create new income opportunities for rural communities. The research shows that agricultural and forestry waste can serve as an effective growing medium for the mushroom, offering a practical ...

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 agricultural sector. Esther Kyerewaa Twumasi, founder of SkinVive, is representing Ghana at the Macfrut 2026 in Rimini—one of the world’s leading exhibitions for the fruit and vegetable value chain. At the ...