Ghana to host Africa’s first sustainable phosphorus summit
By Benson Ltamely Ghana is set to host the 8th Sustainable Phosphorus Summit (SPS8) in its capital, Accra, from September 30 – October 3, 2025…
East Africa launches regional project to boost soybean production and cut imports
by Mwangi Mumero A new project to boost soya bean production in Kenya and other East African nations has been launched. With changes in climate,…
AGRA report underscores importance of national priorities in strengthening Africa’s agri-food systems
The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has released its 2024 Annual Report, highlighting how its strategic alignment with national priorities is catalyzing…
New research supports better disease management in Lake Victoria’s cage fish industry
A newly published study has revealed key findings on fish health and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Lake Victoria. The cage aquaculture industry is growing rapidly…
Kenya Speeds up effort to meet EU Deforestation Regulation Deadline for coffee exports
Kenya has embarked on an aggressive mapping exercise to comply with the European Union Deforestation Regulations (EUDR), a move aimed at securing continued access to…
State scales up Galana-Kulalu Project to cut maize imports by 40%
The Kenyan government has significantly expanded the Galana-Kulalu Food Security Project in a bold move to slash the country’s reliance on maize imports by 40%,…
Government upgrades Buruma Irrigation Scheme to boost rice production
TAITA TAVETA, Kenya — July 23, 2025 — The government has embarked on a major rehabilitation and expansion of the Buruma Irrigation Scheme in Taita…
How a Kenyan youth startup turns pineapple waste into eco-friendly fashion footwear
In Kenya alone it is estimated that about 80,000 tonnes of pineapple wastes that include the leaves is produced monthly. The wastes are either eliminated…
AGRA launches Africa Digital Crop Variety Catalogue to revolutionize access to improved seeds
The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has unveiled its groundbreaking Africa Digital Crop Variety Catalogue, marking a significant milestone for seed systems…
KEPHIS warns Seeds and Plant Varieties Bill 2025 could undermine oversight, fuel counterfeits
The Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) Board has raised concerns over the proposed Seeds and Plant Varieties (Amendment) Bill 2025, cautioning that it could…
Soil health hub employs data science to boost food productivity in West Africa and Sahel
Nairobi, 21 July 2025 – The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is deploying advanced data and AI driven modelling to boost soil nutrient management, soil…
Experts warn UN animal-source foods ban may harm nutrition for world’s poorest
A draft UN declaration to eliminate trans-fatty acids from global diets risks inadvertently denying the world’s poorest the nutritional benefits of milk and meat, experts have said….
Understanding the distinctions between methionine sources availability in the animal feed additive sector
Methionine is a vital amino acid for poultry, swine, and dairy cattle. These animals cannot produce it on their own and must acquire it through…
Kenya’s First Dedicated KSh3 Billion Animal Feed Plant Set to Boost Livestock Sector
In a major move to elevate the livestock sector and catalyze agricultural growth, De Heus, a Dutch animal feed company, is investing in a state‑of‑the‑art feed…
Transforming Agrifood Systems Could Unlock Millions of Jobs for the Youth, FAO Says
By Zablon Oyugi A new flagship report by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), The Status of Youth in Agrifood Systems,…