Prof Jane Ambuko–Lukhachi is a distinguished scientist, researcher and a trailblazer in the field of horticulture, whose work in postharvest management seeks to transform agricultural practices in Kenya and beyond.
CGIAR targets last mile with new regional hub in Kenya
The Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) has unveiled its new Regional East and Southern African Scaling Hub in Kenya, marking a significant step in ensuring that agricultural solutions reach and benefit farmers and other stakeholders throughout the continent.
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The African Union (AU) member states on January 13 this year adopted the Kampala Declaration, a strategy and action plan that seeks to transform the continent’s food systems and ensure food security in the next 10 years.
The Financing Agri-food Systems Sustainably Conference
FINAS 2025 will bring together a diverse audience of delegates ranging from producers, Policy makers in the National and County Governments, Development partners, Financial and Insurance institutions, Agricultural Technology service providers as well as input suppliers.
Drones drive production growth on Cameroon’s banana plantation
Use of drones for farm operations, including spraying and watering, is revolutionising crop management and production on Cameroon’s Tiko Banana Plantation.
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AI-powered irrigation system boosts vegetable yields in ameroon’s Buea
Producing food all year round in Buea in Cameroon’s Southwest Region has become increasingly difficult for many smallholder farmers amid erratic rainfall, water scarcity, and unreliable energy supplies.
Young Kenyan techie gets farmers ahead of pests and diseases
Esther Wanjiru Kimani, a computer science expert who has developed a disease detection device through her Farmer Lifeline Technologies, that helps farmers to get…
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Leading the movement for, good,clean, fair food
Edward Mukiibi, Photo Credit: Busani BafanaLeading the movement for, good,clean, fair foodBy Busani Bafana Download PDFAs a student, Edward Mukiibi saw agriculture as punishment.…
Regenerative agriculture changing lives in Kenya’s Makueni
David Matata, a farmer, inspecting his crop. Photo Credt: Biovision Africa TrustRegenerative agriculture changing lives in Kenya’s MakueniBy Zablon Oyugi Download PDFMakueni County in…
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Armed with early warning system, Uganda agro-pastoralists tackle drought
Women in the Karamoja region store produce in a granary for use during periods of food scarcity. Photo Credit: LArmed with early warning system,…
Kenyan dairy project seeks to deliver safe milk to consumers
Kevin Kebit, a shop owner, uses a lactometer to test the density of freshly delivered milk. Photo Credit: ILRIKenyan dairy project seeks to deliver…
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Will the agricultural renaissance come from Africa?
AI-generated imageWill the agricultural renaissance come from Africa?By Prof Arun iwari Download PDFHistoriclly, the scientific renaissance was crucial in fostering innovation, critical thinking, and…
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Dr Ranajit Bandyopadhyay, Africa’s aflatoxins avenger
Celebrating the end of treating groundnut fields in The Gambia for effectiveness trials that led to registration. Photo Credit: Amadou Lamine SenghorDr Ranajit Bandyopadhyay,…
Levelling the playing field in agricultural research, innovation
It is not enough to have policies; the policies must be well-designed and based on evidence to address the real issues facing African agri-food systems
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Kampala Declaration brings new hope to Africa’s food systems
Boaz Blackie Keizire, AGRA’s Director for Policy and State Capability, speaks at a past event. Photo Credit: Murimi GitariKampala Declaration brings new hope to…
Setting the push-pull trap for more pests
Dr Frank Chidawanyika is a scientist in the Pushpull Program under the Plant Health Theme at the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology…
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Growing livelihoods, food security and climate resilience amongst Kenya’s coastal communities
Breaking Down Barriers: The Slow Progress of Women in Agriculture
