Experts are reporting a breakthrough in their ability to track strains of a devastating, rapidly mutating wheat pathogen called stem rust that threatens wheat fields in East ... Read more »
As the country's growth is lagging behind that of many smaller African economies, smallholder agriculture has the potential to alleviate poverty and spur general economic growth, a ... Read more »
Along the country's western coastline from the outskirts of Dakar, thousands of farmers are earning a living growing fruit and vegetables; their output greatly exceeds domestic ... Read more »
In a joint letter, the Director of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD< Read more »
In an interview with Allafrica, the International Water Management Institute's manager for Africa, Timothy Olalekan Williams, explains the potential impact of improved water man Read more »
An estimated 87,000 people in the Taita Taveta region are in need of relief food supplies after drought and wildlife destroyed their crops. Local officials have asked the ... Read more »
High fuel prices, a weak local currency and the scarcity of certain staples in markets has contributed immensely to at least 50 percent of households remaining food insecure, says ... Read more »
Various factors are leading to a deteriorating food security situation, including erratic rainfall and limited access to agricultural inputs, resulting in an increased dependence ... Read more »
Importers and dealers had their expectations dashed with the increment of the import duty on wheat grains, as consumers are in for a hard time as flour-based products are set to ... Read more »
Despite the country's agricultural potential, DR Congo has the has the highest estimated prevalence of malnutrition in the world. Read more »
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