The article focus on the clashes between farmers and nomadic herdsmen which date back to the pre-colonial era. Also on how hey reached an alarming level in 2017 when 1,000 people were killed in more than 50 clashes. This followed a rise in clashes...
A number of new crops have been developed that address important traits of particular relevance for smallholder farmers in Africa. Scientists, policy makers, and other stakeholders have raised concerns that the approval process for these new crops...
This article is focusing on the change in gender roles in various communities in Malawi. The gender norms of women being the only caretakers of children, have slowly begun to eradicate. This is because of several factors limiting woman availabilit...
It is our hope that this publication will provide critical information and practical next steps for key stakeholders to implement, as well as generate a greater conversation on how we can support entrepreneurs who are driving innovation and growth...
The groundnut, or peanut, has been a culturally significant crop for hundreds of years. Raw or roasted, shelled or unshelled, peanuts are used for consumption among the world’s population. Groundnuts are widely grown throughout the tropics a...
There is a need for African agriculture to undergo a systemic transformation to meet rising food demands, while at the same time addressing the public health burden of foodborne illness among the most vulnerable populations. The continent of Africa i...
Food-borne mycotoxins pose one of the most significant food safety risks in lower- and middle-income economies in Asia and Africa. The negative impacts of naturally occurring fungal toxins, such as aflatoxins and fumonisins, on livestock health and g...
Food safety is everyone’s business – and it’s the businesses that make up food systems that are the cornerstone for providing safe food. Today's food systems are increasingly more global, diverse and complex, involving an array of businesses from sub...
Agriculture is key to Africa’s future. The continent has most of the world’s arable land, over half of the African population is employed in the sector, and it is the largest contributor to total gross domestic product (GDP). Yet, Africa is still pro...
As countries across sub-Saharan Africa grapple with the challenges of sustaining high levels of economic growth, plunging commodity prices, and the effects of climate change, revitalizing agriculture must become a priority on the continent. The late...
In agriculture sector where farmers and agribusinesses have to make innumerable decisions every day and intricate complexities involves the various factors influencing them. An essential issue for agricultural planning intention is the accurate yi...
With more than 60% of its 1.166 billion people living in rural areas, Africa’s economy is inherently dependent on agriculture. More than 32% of the continent’s gross domestic product comes from the sector. However, agricultural product...