Special Report: Agriculture and Food

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Charcoal and Solar Power Used to Revolutionize Lake Victoria Fishing
Omena, a small silver cyprinid fish, forms the backbone of the fishing industry in the Lake Victoria region, sustaining millions

Recent Articles

AfricaLive In Conversation with Prof. Mpedi: A Human-Centric Approach in 4IR Implementation
Working to ensure the human remains central to technological progress.
Teaching and learning for an inclusive society as UJ launches Neurodiversity Centre
Inclusive education is a tenant of sustainable development and features prominently in multiple Sustainable Development Goals and in our case
Learning Curve: Harnessing the Fourth Industrial Revolution Begins With Education
If we want to grow an inclusive economy, we must build a strong and stable Fourth Industrial Revolution education system,
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Charcoal and Solar Power Used to Revolutionize Lake Victoria Fishing
Omena, a small silver cyprinid fish, forms the backbone of the fishing industry in the Lake Victoria region, sustaining millions
Super Seeds” Developed in Kenya Could Quadruple Farmers’ Yields
In response to the growing threat of climate change to food security, Egerton University has taken a leading role in
Namibian Desert Blooms as Farmers Turn Bush into “Black Gold”
In the arid landscapes of Namibia, where farming has long been a challenge, a group of innovative farmers is quite
Captivating snapshots of Sandponics and Aquaponics in action at the Center for Ecological Intelligence site complex, University of Johannesburg, captured during a collaborative meetup between Team ACBA and CEI.
Can Aquaponics and Sandponics Combat Urban African Food Crisis?
At the University of Johannesburg's Bunting Road campus, an unassuming hillside has been transformed into a vibrant hub of agricultural
Dr. Amos Nungu
Exploring opportunities in Tanzanian research and innovation.
AI Meets Indigenous Knowledge To Predict Droughts
ITIKI was successful in bridging recent technological innovation with indigenous knowledge.
7 Projects Using AI to Shape Africa’s Food Systems
Innovative solutions are being found to Africa’s farming challenges.
Moroccan Scientists Aim to Lead Soil Fertility Revolution
Despite Morocco's rich phosphate deposits, many African soils remain undernourished, affecting crop yields.
Walid Gaddas
Stecia International fosters partnerships to boost African agriculture: Key collaborations with universities, startups, and institutions driving innovation taking North African
Microbiology Key To Building Resilience Against Africa’s Food Crisis
Prof Olubukola Babalola of North-West University warns unsustainable practices could push South Africa to a food security crisis.
African soils
Revolutionizing Agriculture: Morocco rolls out a phosphorous-fueled plan to heal soils across Africa
Morocco is the first country in Africa to create soil fertility maps, a way to map out the productivity of
Malawi’s Miracle Island, Where Fish Remain Plentiful Despite Climate Crisis
Hundreds of years ago, Mbenje Island was home to a proud and permanent population. Living in houses made of grass
Kenyan Fishers Put New Twists On An Age-old Marine Conservation System
Over the past two decades Kenyan fishing communities have been setting up no-fishing zones called tengefus, Swahili for “set aside.”
Technology Can Boost Farming In Africa, But It Can Also Threaten Biodiversity – How to Balance the Two
Cultivating one hectare of maize used to be an arduous task for Precious Banda, a farmer in Zambia. It would
Using nanotechnology for food security and environmental protection
One of the most challenging anxieties of the 21st century is safeguarding food security for the world's exponentially growing population,
What Changed When Ugandan Farmers Rated Input Quality And Local Vendor Services
Each agricultural season, small-scale maize farmers in southeastern Uganda face the same dilemma. Should they shell out a few extra
Soil-friendly Farming Produces Healthier Food
New research shows how regenerative farming practices—soil-building techniques that minimize plowing, use cover crops, and plant diverse crops—affect the nutritional
New Tech Fights Fall Armyworm By Letting Offspring Die
Scientists have developed a new technology that could control the devastating fall armyworm crop pest by releasing genetically-controlled males that suppress
Farming For the Future: Aquaponics Partnership Yields Tons Of Veg and Fish
Aquaponics opens opportunities for household gardeners and small-scale farmers. It's a very simple technology, geared to improve access to fresh
Media WSU Agri Centre Empowers Local Subsistance Farmers
The Agri-Business Centre is set to direct its attention to three million agricultural households, the forgotten and neglected ones who
No Perfect Solution: Africa’s Smallholder Farmers Must Use Both Traditional and New Practices
Agroecology and advanced farming practices can co-exist in Africa. Indeed, to ensure African farmers and food markets can thrive while
Tap Digital Solutions to Transform Africa’s Agriculture
The value of agritech at scale for Africa is that it can help improve yields, increase food security and improve
As Communities Burn, Africa Polluters Dodge the Bullet
Water is looked at as a product to be consumed, but it’s not,” Godfrey says. “It’s a component within a
Tiger Brands’ Plates4Days Gives University of Pretoria Students A Chance at Success
Tiger Brands’ university food and nutrition programme, Plates4Days, has teamed up with the University of Pretoria’s (UP) Student Nutrition and
Eavesdropping On Nature: Why Africa Needs More Bioacoustics Research
On land, African bioacoustics research has been concentrated in certain regions. East and Southern Africa have, to now, hosted a
South African Farming: New Policy Offers Promise, But There’s Fixing to Be Done Too
Various crop surveys have indicated a potential decline in harvests in 2021/22 as a result. The year ahead could therefore
Kenyan Farmers Suffer Losses As Climate Change Grips
At the larger landscape and national level, investments are needed to ensure constant water supply including dams and water pans.
UP’s TuksNovation Launches Blue Ocean Business Strategy Initiative
The University of Pretoria’s (UP) high-tech entrepreneurship incubator, TuksNovation, recently launched the Blue Ocean Corners Initiative along with several other stakeholders, including the
‘Thinking the Future’: Clem Sunter Presents 2022 In A Nutshell
As the globe battles the colossal effects of climate change, which includes melting ice and rising seas; extreme weather conditions;
Improved Cowpea In the Offing For Ghanaian Smallholders
By: Samuel Hinneh Key points Ghanaian researchers have developed disease- and pest-resistant cowpea varieties that can yield twice as much