Where this is found in Africa: Shea Butter
Shea butter is a fat extracted from the tiny brown oval nuts of the wild Shea trees that are native to East and West Africa. Its […]
A Farmer’s Guide to Understanding the AfCFTA
The African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) was duly signed and ratified when 54 countries submitted their instruments of ratification on 30th May 2019, in Niamey, […]
Understanding Global Climate Change and Alternatives for Farmers
Global climate change is one of the most significant challenges of our time. The extreme weather conditions, change in rainfall, temperature, and humidity patterns have a […]
Where this is found in Africa: Ginger
In this edition of “Where this is found in Africa Series,” we will study GINGER. We will be looking at how ginger is cultivated, the largest […]
Sesame Seeds: A Complete Growing Guide
Sesame seed is a crop obtained from a very beautiful plant with attractive dark-green leaves and have tubular flowers that can be of white or pale […]
7 Simple Tips to Maintain Your Farm Equipment
Maintaining farm equipment is important since most of them are prone to expensive breakdowns and can be hardly cheap. If for any reason farm equipment is […]
Seeds, Sweats & Sunlight – the Labor of African Women in Agriculture
Women in agriculture play an important role in the quest for global food security. They provide most of the labor, yet their work often goes unrecognized. […]
UNDP Launches Cultivate Agro Initiative for Innovative Agritech Startups
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has launched the Cultiv@te Agro Initiative for innovative agro startups. It is calling on interested startups from around the world to […]
The Future of Technology in Agriculture
The future of technology in agriculture is enormous. The world is gradually moving from localized farming to mechanized farming methods through technology. Technology will bring about […]
Dealing with Agricultural Challenges in Africa
Agriculture has an enormous social and economic impact in Africa. Over 60% of Sub-Saharan Africa’s population are smallholder farmers while about 23% of its GDP comes […]
