Rural women farmers need support
I grew up in Nairobi’s Kibra but visited my rural home in Bondo, Siaya County on several occasions with my parents. I noticed a unique...
Category : Crops
ICT Adoption can Increase Crop Productivity among young farmers in Tanzania – study shows
A study has shown that the involvement of Africa’s youth in rural development and agriculture will not only boost food security on the continent but...
Ugandan sugar to hit the Kenyan market after talks
After the collapse of the sugar industry in Kenya, the country is set to receive sugar from Uganda. Kenyan will be receiving 90,000 metric tonnes...
FAO steps up efforts to contain desert locusts in Somalia
The UN food agency said aerial control operations continue against immature swarms in northwest Somalia. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has...
The Tool Every Farm Needs At Harvest: Bushel Plus
Frustrated with mounting harvest losses, Marcel Kringe went to work. “Every year we’re seeing a massive investment of time, money and resources going into growing...
Why cotton industry needs more attention if it’s to recover to its former glory
The cotton industry, once a leading source of gross domestic product, livelihood and ranked only second to the Public Service in terms of employment remains...
Cameroon’s tomato industry rots
Hervé Kouamo used to sell his tomatoes at the local market. Now he goes from door to door, searching for potential buyers. Markets in his...
How to Start a Profitable Tomato Farming Business in Nigeria with Limited or No Experience
Nigeria can lead the world in tomato production! Many Nigerian successful entrepreneurs/ financial institutions, banks, private equity are looking for a way to divest their...
TOMRA FOOD PUBLISHES NEW E-BOOK FOR POTATO FRESH PACKERS
Leuven, Belgium, 7 July 2020 – TOMRA Food has published an eBook to help potato fresh packers tackle operational challenges intensified by the COVID-19 pandemic....
Research Institute to embark on Cashew Apples studies
Naliendele Agricultural Research Institute (Nari) has revealed that it will embark on various studies and researches to help communities turn waste cashew apples into wealth....