When Borders Shape Humanitarian Aid: The Politics of Disaster Relief
The Reality of Humanitarian Aid: Politics, Gaps, and the Way Forward The Humanitarian Aid Dilemma Humanitarian aid, rooted in principles of compassion and global solidarity,...
Category : Crops
Zimbabwean Farmers to Benefit from New Pearl Millet and Sorghum Hybrids to Combat Climate Change and Food Insecurity
Smallholder farmers, particularly in Zimbabwe’s drylands, are set to benefit from the introduction of the country’s first two Pearl Millet Hybrid varieties (PMH 1 and...
New Varieties and Improved Practices Aim to Protect Ethiopia’s Faba Bean from Gall Disease
Scientists Develop New Varieties and Strategies to Protect Ethiopia’s Faba Bean from Gall Disease For smallholder farmer Desta Woldearegay in Ethiopia, the arrival of gall...
Optimizing Sunflower Yields Through Strategic Planting Timing
Sunflower is a resilient crop that performs well across various climates and soil conditions, celebrated for its adaptability and high yields. While sunflowers can endure...
Urban Agriculture and Compost: Revitalizing Degraded City Soils
Soil Degradation and Food Insecurity in Africa Soil degradation is a significant factor driving food insecurity and ecological instability across Africa. Overgrazing and unsustainable farming...
Empowering African Smallholder Farmers to Combat Soybean Rust: The Impact of Early Warning Systems
New Partnership to Help African Farmers Combat Soybean Rust with Early Warning Systems A new collaboration between Solidaridad, Kvuno, the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture...
Integrated Pest Management: A Sustainable Farming Solution
Understanding Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a holistic approach to pest control that combines various strategies to effectively, economically, and environmentally...
New Malawi App Supports Farmers in Tackling Crop Diseases
The Mnzeru Mkupangwa mobile app, powered by AI, was launched to support Malawian farmers facing crop diseases and limited agricultural knowledge. With just a smartphone...
Enhancing the plant health system can mitigate crop losses from invasive pests driven by climate change in South Sudan, according to a study.
A recent study by the Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International (CABI), published in the CABI Agriculture and Bioscience journal, highlights that strengthening the plant...