Agribusiness

Africa's agricultural history is deeply intertwined with colonization, exploitation, and systemic inequality. The legacy of this historical context underscores the urgent need for legal reforms that prioritize inclusive and sustainable land governance. While the path...

By Kevin Nyapara It is difficult to find seeds for yellow maize even in seed companies like (Kenya Seeds) and that’s why farmers are encouraged to plant more yellow maize to get seeds from the...

WHO reaffirms that adults should limit total fat intake to 30% of total energy intake or less.  Undernutrition has affected over 180 million people living with HIV.  Scientists estimate that about 400,000 plant species exist on...

Lesotho’s National Statistics indicate that half of the children in Lesotho aged 6 to 59 months have iron deficiency anemia. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition says women of childbearing age, both pregnant and non-pregnant,...

She started the Mount View Care Home project in Mauritius in 2017 and got the home operating in 2021. She is the Director of the facility. Ms. Koodaruth aims to break patterns chaining farmers in...

Despite growing old by the day, he never failed to provide for his family, always plowing in good time and planting crops to boost the family’s food basket.  He says that despite being an experienced...

The adoption of AI in Kenyan agriculture began to gain traction in the early 21st century when farmers and researchers started exploring its potential benefits. The App uses TensorFlow image detection technology to identify objects...

Availability, access, utilization, and stability act as the four cornerstones of food security.  The ongoing Russia-Ukraine war is disrupting supply chains and further affecting the prices of grain, fertilizer, and energy.  Unavailability of food, inadequate health...

In Kenya, the agricultural sector comprises six subsectors: industrial crops, food crops, horticulture, livestock, fisheries and forestry.  Positively transforming agriculture is crucial to growing the economy and alleviating poverty. It has been said that apart from...

Pineapple farming in Africa is a significant agricultural activity. Pineapples take about 12-24 months to reach maturity, depending on the variety.  Collaboration between farmers, researchers, extension services, and relevant stakeholders is crucial in overcoming possible challenges...