Hydroponics: How ancient Egypt's secret sustains soilless farming at home
The science of soilless agriculture has democratised the concept of a kitchen garden, enabling vegetables, herbs and greens to be grown on trays and pots within homes using just nutrient-dense water.
2024-05-07 21:10:33
Hydroponics: How ancient Egypt's secret sustains soil-less farming at home
The science of soil-less agriculture has democratised the concept of a kitchen garden, enabling vegetables, herbs and greens to be grown on trays and pots within homes using just nutrient-dense water.
2024-05-07 16:25:32
Live Updates: 'Full-blown famine' in north Gaza, World Food chief warns
Israel's war on Gaza, now in its 211th day, has killed at least 34,622 Palestinians — 70% of them babies, children and women — and wounded over 77,867.
2024-05-04 22:05:39
Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana unable to fulfil cocoa beans delivery orders
Many Ivorian and Ghanaian farmers are smuggling their beans to countries where they fetch more money.
2024-05-01 20:05:24
Côte d'Ivoire cocoa farmers bank on rains to boost harvest
Cocoa farmers in Côte d'Ivoire hope that the April to November rains would boost production after a period of depressed harvest.
2024-04-29 23:20:21
Live Updates: North Gaza still headed toward famine as Israel block aid — UN
Israel's war on Gaza, now in its 203rd day, has killed at least 34,305 Palestinians — 70% of them babies, children and women — and wounded over 77,293.
2024-04-26 11:10:11
Live Updates: Famine looms in northern Gaza, more aid needed — WFP official
Israel's war on Gaza, now in its 202nd day, has killed at least 34,305 Palestinians — 70 percent of them babies, children and women — and wounded over 77,293.
2024-04-25 23:05:17
How digital platforms help Zimbabwe's young farmers click
Networking through digital platforms and joint ventures are the new tools and tricks of the trade for young farmers in Zimbabwe as they navigate the challenges of finding land parcels suitable for agriculture and financi
2024-04-25 17:10:11
Ghana's Cocobod urges more funds to fight cocoa disease
Ghana's cocoa regulator, Cocobod, has appealed for more funds to help in the fight against crop disease to boost cocoa production.
2024-04-23 03:10:03
Large-scale deforestation in Côte d'Ivoire, Liberia traced to cocoa farming
A new law by the European Union aims to prevent agricultural commodities linked to deforestation from entering the European market.
2024-04-22 13:10:03
Salt farming: How Senegal is trying to refine the traditional sector
Senegal, Africa's largest salt producer, is transitioning from antiquated traditional techniques to sustainable processes that yield both an iodine-sufficient product and better returns for the women involved in the sect
2024-04-19 17:15:57
Arabica: Researchers trace coffee origins to Ethiopia
Researchers now have unlocked the genome of the Arabica species and traced its origins to a natural mating between two other coffee species an estimated 610,000 to one million years ago in the forests of Ethiopia.
2024-04-17 15:15:49
Prehistoric origins of coffee traced to Ethiopia study reveals
Researchers now have unlocked the genome of the Arabica species and traced its origins to a natural mating between two other coffee species an estimated 610,000 to one million years ago in the forests of Ethiopia.
2024-04-17 14:10:37
Sudan war: Pledge of $2.1 billion aid amid famine warnings
Over 14,000 people have been killed and at least 33,000 have been wounded in the yearlong war that has also displaced millions.
2024-04-16 12:15:42
Sudan war spills into calm farming state
The Sudanese war has spilled into the largely peaceful al-Gadaref State, which is hosting almost half a million displaced people.
2024-04-10 00:10:20
The unending spicy debate on West Africa's jollof rice
According to the UN, the Senegalese version of jollof rice is an intangible treasure for the Senegalese people but many jollof lovers disagree.
2024-04-09 17:05:26
Hot dry spell could reduce Côte d'Ivoire cocoa mid crop
Hot dry spell could reduce Côte d'Ivoire's cocoa mid crop, farmers said on Monday.
2024-04-08 22:10:19
Live Updates: UK warns of Gaza famine, Royal Navy ship en route for aid
Israel's aggression on besieged Gaza — now in its 184th day — has killed at least 33,137 Palestinians and wounded 75,815 others as negotiators head to Cairo once again aiming to finalise a ceasefire.
2024-04-07 09:05:12
Nigeria herder-farmer clashes leave 21 dead
Violence between farmers and pastoralists has become increasingly common in recent years.
2024-04-05 21:10:03
Ghana to raise price of cocoa paid to farmers
Ghana will raise the fixed farmgate price paid to cocoa farmers by 50%, the country's cocoa board said on Wednesday.
2024-04-04 00:07:37
African cocoa: How price surge chokes global chocolate market
Cocoa prices have trebled in a year because of a decline in supply from African countries that produce 75% of the world's beans but reap barely 3% of the value chain.
2024-04-03 17:02:12
Chad: 23 dead in fresh clashes between herders and farmers
A 7-day Deadly conflict pitting nomadic Arab herders against indigenous sedentary farmers has left 23 people dead, communications minister says.
2024-04-01 17:07:13
Plant disease, drought: Cocoa prices nearly double
A number of factors, including plant disease and drought, have affected cocoa production, leading to a sharp increase in chocolate prices globally.
2024-03-27 00:11:06
Live Updates: Only more land crossings into Gaza can prevent famine — WHO
Israeli war on besieged Palestinians of Gaza — now in its 167th day — has killed at least 31,988 people and wounded 74,188 others, as Tel Aviv's war drags Gaza toward famine.
2024-03-21 20:01:03