Bayer Unveils Next-Gen Tomato Varieties That Stand Strong Against Evolving Virus Threat
Bayer is turning up the heat in the fight against one of the most damaging viruses affecting tomato crops: Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV)....
Category : Crops
UNU-INWEH Urges Smarter Irrigation to Boost Africa’s Climate Resilience
Africa’s agricultural sector, still largely reliant on unpredictable rainfall, faces increasing pressure from climate change. Yet, despite the continent’s vast irrigation potential, only a small...
How Mushrooms Are Saving Uganda’s Cranes and Empowering Rural Communities
In Uganda’s Rukiga District, a simple oyster mushroom is quietly transforming rural economies—and helping to protect one of Africa’s most iconic birds, the Endangered Grey...
China Signals Interest in South African Produce: A Golden Opportunity for Agriculture Sector
South Africa’s agricultural industry has received a significant boost with a promising signal from China — a move that could open one of the world’s...
Africa Fertilizer Financing Mechanism Delivers Big Wins for Farmers
At its 14th Governing Council meeting in Nairobi, the Africa Fertilizer Financing Mechanism (AFFM) was praised for unlocking $10.3 million in credit guarantees that helped over 115,000 smallholder farmers across Kenya,...
Why Smarter Irrigation Is Key to Reviving Smallholder Farming in Africa
As the world grapples with feeding a growing population using less land and water, irrigation has emerged as a game-changer—especially for smallholder farmers in Africa....
Tru-Cape Turns Up the Heat at Nyama Battle: Apples & Pears Take the Spotlight in South African Flavours
The flames are roaring at Nyama Battle, South Africa’s top live-fire cooking competition — and this year, Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing is spicing things up with...
M2i Group launches an innovative solution against the Fall Armyworm in maize in Zambia!
The Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) is a major threat to agriculture worldwide. This rapidly proliferating pest particularly targets essential cereal crops such as maize and...