11 years of fighting MLN in Africa: Dr Suresh’s legacy honoured
The Award is being presented to him by Dr. Alice Murage of KALRO and Prof. Theophilus Mutui, KEPHIS Managing Director. PHOTO CREDIT: KNA.11 years…
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Africa’s crop diversity under threat
Participants pose for a photo during the launch of the Third Report on the State of the World’s Plant Genetic Resources for Food and…
Steering Kenyan agribusiness toward global excellence: Susan Mwangi’s vision for Control Union Kenya as the new MD
GLOBALG.A.P. and organic audits by Control Union Kenya. PHOTO CREDIT: CUKSteering Kenyan agribusiness toward global excellence: Susan Mwangi’s vision for Control Union Kenya as…
Promoting financial inclusion through wholesale lending: the AFC experience
Carolyne Mwangi, Founder and Director of Kimplanter Seedlings and Nurseries, pictured at her farm holding healthy tomato seedlings. PHOTO CREDIT AFCPromoting financial inclusion through…
Kenyan entrepreneur’s journey from one-acre farm to global mango crisps exporter
Simon selling some of its mango value added products during Nairobi International Trade Fair 2023. Photo by Zablon Oyugi.Kenyan entrepreneur’s journey from one-acre farm…
Rural cold chain room cuts losses for Uganda vegetable farmers
Green pepper is among vegetables delivered by farmers at the cold room facility for storage. PHOTO CREDIT: LOMINDA AFEDRARU.Rural cold chain room cuts losses…
New potato breeds to rescue staple crop from devastating pest
Malaika potatoes, credit, IITANew potato breeds to rescue staple crop from devastating pestBy Busani Bafana Download PDFTwo new potato varieties, which are resistant to…
Study unlocks the superfood potential of tamarind seeds
tamarind-fruit-snack-1432243224Study unlocks the superfood potential of tamarind seedsBy Panagrimedia Correspondent Download PDFTamarindus indica, commonly known as tamarind, is a tropical tree renowned for its…
Project gives communities smart options to keep off forest land
Community members at a tree nursery which supplies seedlings to farmers living close to the Bundongo Forest in Western Uganda for forest restoration. PHOTO…
Low-cost irrigation kits boost vegetable production in Cameroon’s Southwest
Low-cost irrigation kits boost vegetable production in Cameroon’s SouthwestBy Ngalame Elias Download PDFWith rainfall patterns increasingly erratic, producing food crops all year round has…
