Agriculture – Page 5 – Science Africa

01 Nov, 22

Experts Ask for Further Research on the Management of Fall Armyworm

Experts Ask for Further Research on the Management of Fall Armyworm By Gift Briton With fall armyworm (FAW) causing annual yield losses of up to USD 9.4 billion in Africa alone, significantly impacting household income and food security, experts call for further research on the management of FAW and its relationship with the environment in […]

31 Oct, 22

Kenya: Bt Cotton Reducing Losses Due to Destructive Pest

Kenya: Bt Cotton Reducing Losses Due to Destructive Pest By Mary Hearty Though Kenya has a great potential for cotton production, low return on investment as a result of infestation by the African bollworm pest had almost crippled the sector. A report by the Fibre Crops directorate shows that cotton production in the country has declined […]

27 Oct, 22

Insect-Based Animal Feeds Safe for Boosting Growth of Poultry

Insect-Based Animal Feeds Safe for Boosting Growth of Poultry By Mary Hearty A new study by the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) has proven that black soldier fly larvae or protein derived from them are safe for improving health and growth of poultry. The study shows that black soldier fly-based feeds improve […]

21 Oct, 22

Ruto’s Bold Move on GMOs Good for Kenya

Ruto’s Bold Move on GMOs Good for Kenya By Daniel Otunge The recent unexpected lifting of the de facto ban on genetically modified organism (GMO) foods by President William Ruto’s nascent government could be a pointer to good tidings for science and science policy in Kenya. Successive governments have not given much attention and support to […]

17 Oct, 22

New Drought Tolerant Maize Varieties for Ethiopia’s North Wollo Dryland Farmers

New Drought Tolerant Maize Varieties for Ethiopia’s North Wollo Dryland Farmers By Mekonnen Teshome Recurrent drought is one of the overwhelming natural disasters in Ethiopia which mostly occurs due to alterations in rainfall patterns. The country faces frequent crop failures resulting in food insecurity because of these drought-induced impacts which have always increased significantly in magnitude and […]

GMO:Supplementary Tool for Enhancing Food Security, Experts Say

GMO:Supplementary Tool for Enhancing Food Security, Experts Say By Mary Hearty The lifting of the ban on genetically modified organisms (GMO) in Kenya has raised concerns especially on health safety. However, biotechnology experts have lauded the move terming the method as an additional option for increasing food security. “We have had many other methods but […]

05 Oct, 22

Kenya: Kisumu County Signs US$ 250Mn to Increase Food Production

Kenya: Kisumu County Signs US$ 250Mn to Increase Food Production By Gift Briton Kisumu County Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o has signed a partnership project worth Kshs. 30 billion (about US$ 250 million) with the United Kingdom investment group- United Green, to boost food and agricultural productivity in the lake region. Prof. Nyong’o signed the agreement on behalf […]

05 Oct, 22

Africa Making Progress in School-Feeding, More Action Needed

Africa Making Progress in School-Feeding, More Action Needed By Sharon Atieno In 2016, the African Union (AU) Heads of States and Governments identified home-grown school-feeding (HGSF) as a valuable opportunity to advance education, boost local economies and smallholder agriculture, advance the standard development goals as well as the Malabo Declaration (improving nutrition status and in […]

04 Oct, 22

Experts Call for Embracing Biotechnology to Increase Food Security in Africa

Experts Call for Embracing Biotechnology to Increase Food Security in Africa By Joyce Ojanji In line with the food security crisis being faced by many African countries, experts have called for establishment of actionable interventions, measures, and policies in biotechnology to address and improve the state of food nutrition and security in the continent. According to a recent […]

04 Oct, 22

Kenya: Kisumu Youth Awarded in AGRA Competition

Kenya: Kisumu Youth Awarded in AGRA Competition By Gift Briton As part of plan to popularize agricultural mechanization services in Kenya, a Kisumu-based youth group, has been awarded a brand new John Deere 5050D tractor after emerging the winner in a competition organized by Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) in collaboration with […]