Scientists have drawn up the first Soil Atlas of Africa to help farmers, land managers and policymakers to better understand the resource and manage it sustainably. Read more »
While the idea of eating a worm, grasshopper or cicada at every meal may seem strange, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) says that doing this can have many ... Read more »
While coffee production has plummeted in the last three decades, one entrepreneur is hoping to revive the industry and lure young men from joining militias. Read more »
Amid the harsh desert climate that wiped out crops and sent food prices soaring last year, farmers are now using improved seeds, tools and farming techniques to grow their ... Read more »
Consumer Unit Trust has castigated the recent increase in fuel prices in the country, saying it goes against market forces. Read more »
The director-general of the FAO says the key to eradicating hunger lies in capitalizing on the successes of the countries who have already found solutions for food insecurity and ... Read more »
Senegalese President Macky Sall is moving forward with plans for sustainable domestic fishing that is free of foreign exploitation. But recent comments about lifting a ban on ... Read more »
Low availability of an essential human micronutrient in Malawian soils is responsible for its deficiency among the country's population, a study has found. Read more »
Some of the world’s poorest countries, including two in sub-Saharan Africa, are showing the greatest political commitment to tackling hunger and undernutrition, while some of the ... Read more »
Illegal fishing methods and inadequate enforcement of regulations have led to the decline of fish stocks in Lakes Victoria, Albert and George. Read more »
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