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Bird flu could be eradicated by editing the genes of chickens - our study shows how

Bird flu could be eradicated by editing the genes of chickens - our study shows how

By Alewo Idoko-Akoh 3 Nov 2023

What this year's El Niño means for wheat and global food supply

What this year's El Niño means for wheat and global food supply

By David Ubilava 17 Jul 2023

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Speed up seed policies harmonisation

Speed up seed policies harmonisation

Gilbert Nakweya 23 Jan 2019

African countries should turn to lower risk solutions to fight fall armyworm

African countries should turn to lower risk solutions to fight fall armyworm

Melanie Bateman 11 Jan 2019

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#BizTrends2019: Food security and the planet are on a collision course

Kevin Coetzee and Michelle Adelman 7 Jan 2019

The tech fix that won't secure food supplies

The tech fix that won't secure food supplies

Anita Makri 24 Dec 2018

Africa farmers need finance that is focused on the entire value chain

Africa farmers need finance that is focused on the entire value chain

6 Dec 2018

Living Soil: A documentary for all of us

Living Soil: A documentary for all of us

6 Dec 2018

In Zambia businesses in the food processing sector, are in for a tough time. flickr/Simon Hess

Small businesses in Africa will be on the frontline of climate change

Kate Gannon, & Declan Conway 6 Dec 2018

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Food security: Africa should be the answer

Peter Oberem 28 Nov 2018

'Systems thinking' can be used to solve complex food contamination problems

'Systems thinking' can be used to solve complex food contamination problems

20 Nov 2018

Food security in Africa depends on rethinking outdated water law

Food security in Africa depends on rethinking outdated water law

Barbara van Koppen 14 Nov 2018

Banks urged to plough into Africa's agribusiness

Banks urged to plough into Africa's agribusiness

12 Nov 2018

AfDB looks to turn African savannah into global food basket using agritech

AfDB looks to turn African savannah into global food basket using agritech

8 Nov 2018

Rice fields in Madagascar. There is a project in the country to increase climate resilience in the rice sector. Shutterstock

The private sector, agriculture and climate change. Connecting the dots

Richard J.T. Klein 15 Oct 2018

Global actions needed to combat fall armyworm

Global actions needed to combat fall armyworm

Gilbert Nakweya 2 Oct 2018

African startups named winners of Pitch AgriHack

African startups named winners of Pitch AgriHack

Tom Jackson 17 Sep 2018

Sustainable packaging solutions needed to reduce food waste, scale up trade in Africa

Sustainable packaging solutions needed to reduce food waste, scale up trade in Africa

13 Sep 2018

What role can Africa play in contributing to global food security?

What role can Africa play in contributing to global food security?

4 Sep 2018

DAFF cautions Oriental Fruit Fly in the Orange River

DAFF cautions Oriental Fruit Fly in the Orange River

31 Aug 2018

Kenya's 'fruitless years' in South Africa come to an end with avocados re-entering the market

Kenya's 'fruitless years' in South Africa come to an end with avocados re-entering the market

17 Aug 2018

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What's driving persistent poverty in rural Kenya

Timothy Njagi Njeru 10 Aug 2018

The feed processors' approach to salmonella

The feed processors' approach to salmonella

25 Jul 2018

Rising import food bill a challenge for poorer countries

Rising import food bill a challenge for poorer countries

10 Jul 2018

Forests are critical to livelihoods says FAO director general

Forests are critical to livelihoods says FAO director general

6 Jul 2018

Food Price Index shows 1.3% drop for June

Food Price Index shows 1.3% drop for June

5 Jul 2018

Helping plants remove natural toxins could boost crop yields by 47%

Helping plants remove natural toxins could boost crop yields by 47%

Paul South 27 Jun 2018

New EU cashew nut project offers hope to 15,000 farmers

New EU cashew nut project offers hope to 15,000 farmers

Kazungu Samuel 18 Jun 2018

African Development Bank approves $15m equity investment in AFSF to boost agribusiness in Africa

African Development Bank approves $15m equity investment in AFSF to boost agribusiness in Africa

15 Jun 2018

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Repositioning family farming in global agriculture

Ntswaki Motaung 14 Jun 2018

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Climate change will make rice less nutritious, putting millions of the world's poor at risk

Kristie Ebi 13 Jun 2018

Agricultural policies need to address child labour concerns

Agricultural policies need to address child labour concerns

13 Jun 2018

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Speed up seed policies harmonisation

AgricultureSpeed up seed policies harmonisation

Gilbert Nakweya 23 Jan 2019

African countries should turn to lower risk solutions to fight fall armyworm

AgricultureAfrican countries should turn to lower risk solutions to fight fall armyworm

Melanie Bateman 11 Jan 2019

Kate HoltAusAID via

Agriculture#BizTrends2019: Food security and the planet are on a collision course

Kevin Coetzee and Michelle Adelman 7 Jan 2019

The tech fix that won't secure food supplies

AgricultureThe tech fix that won't secure food supplies

Anita Makri 24 Dec 2018

Africa farmers need finance that is focused on the entire value chain

AgricultureAfrica farmers need finance that is focused on the entire value chain

6 Dec 2018

Living Soil: A documentary for all of us

AgricultureLiving Soil: A documentary for all of us

6 Dec 2018

In Zambia businesses in the food processing sector, are in for a tough time. flickr/Simon Hess

FinanceSmall businesses in Africa will be on the frontline of climate change

Kate Gannon, & Declan Conway 6 Dec 2018

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AgricultureFood security: Africa should be the answer

Peter Oberem 28 Nov 2018

'Systems thinking' can be used to solve complex food contamination problems

Agriculture'Systems thinking' can be used to solve complex food contamination problems

20 Nov 2018

Food security in Africa depends on rethinking outdated water law

AgricultureFood security in Africa depends on rethinking outdated water law

Barbara van Koppen 14 Nov 2018

Banks urged to plough into Africa's agribusiness

AgricultureBanks urged to plough into Africa's agribusiness

12 Nov 2018

AfDB looks to turn African savannah into global food basket using agritech

AgricultureAfDB looks to turn African savannah into global food basket using agritech

8 Nov 2018

Rice fields in Madagascar. There is a project in the country to increase climate resilience in the rice sector. Shutterstock

AgricultureThe private sector, agriculture and climate change. Connecting the dots

Richard J.T. Klein 15 Oct 2018

Global actions needed to combat fall armyworm

AgricultureGlobal actions needed to combat fall armyworm

Gilbert Nakweya 2 Oct 2018

African startups named winners of Pitch AgriHack

AgricultureAfrican startups named winners of Pitch AgriHack

Tom Jackson 17 Sep 2018

Sustainable packaging solutions needed to reduce food waste, scale up trade in Africa

RetailSustainable packaging solutions needed to reduce food waste, scale up trade in Africa

13 Sep 2018

What role can Africa play in contributing to global food security?

AgricultureWhat role can Africa play in contributing to global food security?

4 Sep 2018

DAFF cautions Oriental Fruit Fly in the Orange River

AgricultureDAFF cautions Oriental Fruit Fly in the Orange River

31 Aug 2018

Kenya's 'fruitless years' in South Africa come to an end with avocados re-entering the market

AgricultureKenya's 'fruitless years' in South Africa come to an end with avocados re-entering the market

17 Aug 2018

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ESG & SustainabilityWhat's driving persistent poverty in rural Kenya

Timothy Njagi Njeru 10 Aug 2018

The feed processors' approach to salmonella

AgricultureThe feed processors' approach to salmonella

25 Jul 2018

Rising import food bill a challenge for poorer countries

AgricultureRising import food bill a challenge for poorer countries

10 Jul 2018

Forests are critical to livelihoods says FAO director general

AgricultureForests are critical to livelihoods says FAO director general

6 Jul 2018

Food Price Index shows 1.3% drop for June

AgricultureFood Price Index shows 1.3% drop for June

5 Jul 2018

Helping plants remove natural toxins could boost crop yields by 47%

AgricultureHelping plants remove natural toxins could boost crop yields by 47%

Paul South 27 Jun 2018

New EU cashew nut project offers hope to 15,000 farmers

AgricultureNew EU cashew nut project offers hope to 15,000 farmers

Kazungu Samuel 18 Jun 2018

African Development Bank approves $15m equity investment in AFSF to boost agribusiness in Africa

AgricultureAfrican Development Bank approves $15m equity investment in AFSF to boost agribusiness in Africa

15 Jun 2018

Ewien van Bergeijk - Kwant via

AgricultureRepositioning family farming in global agriculture

Ntswaki Motaung 14 Jun 2018

ImageParty via

AgricultureClimate change will make rice less nutritious, putting millions of the world's poor at risk

Kristie Ebi 13 Jun 2018

Agricultural policies need to address child labour concerns

AgricultureAgricultural policies need to address child labour concerns

13 Jun 2018

FAO utilises GCF Readiness Programme to help developing countries address climate change

AgricultureFAO utilises GCF Readiness Programme to help developing countries address climate change

12 Jun 2018

39 countries hit by severe food insecurity

Agriculture39 countries hit by severe food insecurity

11 Jun 2018

FAO's how-to guide to transforming food and agriculture

AgricultureFAO's how-to guide to transforming food and agriculture

8 Jun 2018

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AgricultureNew app uLima will optimise the farming potential of Africa

1 Jun 2018

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AgricultureMainstreaming biodiversity crucial for securing global food security

31 May 2018

From left to right: Nuradin Osman (AGCO Vice President and General Manager Africa), HE Emmanuel Mwamba (High Commissioner in South Africa - Republic of Zambia), Martin Richenhagen (AGCO, Chairman, President, CEO) and Gary Collar (AGCO Snr Vice President and General Manager, Asia-Pacific and Africa)

AgricultureServing Africa from Africa: AGCO opens Africa headquarters in Johannesburg

22 May 2018

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AgricultureKenyan mobile agri-platform to receive a $100,000 boost from Expo Live

21 May 2018

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AgricultureCan bees battle climate losses? Harvests aren't sweet as hoped, farmers say

Moraa Obiria 21 May 2018

Dr Titus Alicai during the delegates' visit to The National Crops Resources Research Institute

AgricultureMore scientists, researchers needed for interdisciplinary plant disease research network

18 May 2018

Can meat exports be made humane? Here are three key strategies

AgricultureCan meat exports be made humane? Here are three key strategies

Andrew Butt, Andrew Fisher & Shakira Hussein 11 May 2018