Special Report: Agriculture and Food

AI Meets Indigenous Knowledge To Predict Droughts
ITIKI was successful in bridging recent technological innovation with indigenous knowledge.

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,
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
The Real Cost of Your Chocolate Habit: New Research Reveals the Bittersweet Truth of Cocoa Farming in Africa’s Forests
Chocolate sales have boomed in recent months. As the cost-of-living crisis bites, consumers are increasingly reaching for chocolate as a
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.”
Africa Climate Summit: Kenya’s Green Growth Pitch Sparks Justice Concerns
Outcry over McKinsey’s role and unease with Ruto’s focus on finance raises questions as to whether the summit will truly
Africa’s Topsy-turvy Food Paradox
Imagine a country defined by deep inequalities that determine how the population live – right down to what they eat.
Nalwoga Mary picks coffee berries from a tree in her farm in Wakiso, Uganda. She is apprehensive about what the introduction of GMOs to Uganda might mean for her. Credit: Nakisanze Segawa/GPJ.
Economic Bondage: East Africa Farmers Worry Over What GMOs Might Mean
Uganda is bordered to the east by Kenya. The two countries trade agricultural products, including seeds. Kenya’s decision has ignited
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
A history of Zambia’s green policies shows why environment and development must go hand in hand
Climate change and environmental policy measures have become a central part of planning for sustainable development and avoiding crises such
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,
Why Import Restrictions Aren’t Enough to Help Nigeria Industrialise
Nigeria has a strong ambition to industrialise. It has relied heavily on the restriction of imports of certain goods targeted
What’s Driving Hunger In Gauteng, South Africa’s Economic Power House
Food insecurity and hunger continue to be a challenge in South Africa. Food insecure households do not have enough money
Somalia Is Facing Another Food Crisis: Here’s Why – and What Can Be Done to Stop the Cycle
Since the fall of Siad Barre’s regime in 1991, which led to a prolonged period of civil unrest, Somalia has
Kenyan Pastoralists: How Changing Livestock Markets Could Reduce Conflict
Over nine million Kenyans are pastoralists out of a total population of 50 million. Together they hold livestock worth over
Russia-Ukraine Crisis Highlights Africa’s Need To Diversify Its Wheat Sources
The war between Russia and Ukraine has highlighted how much of the world’s wheat supply relies on these two countries.
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
How Russia-Ukraine Conflict Could Influence Africa’s Food Supplies
Wheat and other grains are back at the heart of geopolitics following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Both countries play a
Russia’s War With Ukraine Risks Putting Fresh Pressure On Rising Fertiliser Prices
Russia is one of the major players in global agricultural markets. The country is a significant exporter of grains, and
Research Finds Significant Drop In Limpopo’s Goat Breeding Practices
According to a study involving 183 goat keepers, communal farmers in Limpopo Province have significantly reduced their goat breeding practices,
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
To Save the Oceans, We Need MPAs that Emphasize Actual Protection Of Marine Ecosystems (commentary)
by Enric Sala Key points Saving the ocean is possible but it requires getting serious about stopping its destruction, not everywhere,
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