Study indicates “strong evidence of exceptional efficiency” of biological control for papaya mealybug pest
By Zablon Oyugi
A Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International (CABI) led study has indicated “strong evidence of exceptional efficiency” of a biological control for...
Indoor Farming Market Revenue is projected to rise at a CAGR of 11.3% through...
According to a study done by market research and competitive intelligence firm Fact.MR, the worldwide indoor farming market is expected to develop at a...
New strategies needed to help banana farmers recover from climate shocks
Extreme weather events and the globalised nature of food production puts smallholder farmers at risk of ‘double exposure’ of production and market loss, according...
Wheat DEWAS to expand its wheat pathogen surveillance system project to East Africa, South...
The Wheat Disease Early Warning Advisory System (Wheat DEWAS) one of the world’s largest crop pathogen surveillance systems is set to expand its analytic...
UFS leading consortium to build capacity for Climate-Resilient Food Systems in Africa
The University of the Free State (UFS) is leading a consortium of African university partners that aims to address the challenges of climate change...
Asia Pacific probiotics market
People are increasingly turning to probiotics due to a growing awareness of the importance of gut health. The human gut is home to a...
Plant “canaries” offer new early-warning system for Africa’s environmental crises
Generations of coal miners relied on canaries in cages as an early-warning system to detect toxic or explosive gases. The birds, being more sensitive...
Madagascar-based Scientist Awarded Prestigious Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer Research Grant for Ground-breaking Bryophyte Study
Renowned Malagasy bryologist, Dr Lovanomenjanahary Marline, has been awarded the prestigious Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer (JWO) Research Grant, a $150,000 grant aimed at supporting early-career...
Science and innovation can shape agriculture in East Africa, FAO Says
Harnessing science, innovation, and digitization are crucial to boosting agricultural production and livelihood resilience in Eastern Africa - this was the key message at...
FAO in an initiative to enhance responsible antimicrobial use in broiler farms in six...
Poultry farmers are set to benefit from an initiative by the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in collaboration with Kenya’s Pwani University...