The economic value of drylands from such things as farming and tourism is far greater in developing than developed nations, a study reveals.

Food security in Burundi could be improved by new hybrid maize seeds, but only if the seeds are affordable to farmers, say researchers.

In the aftermath of Kenya's banning of genetically modified organisms, some scientists say the directive threatens national food security.

Fears in Africa surrounding agri-biotech, resulting in its underutilisation, can be tackled by building trust and openness, says a study.

A review of agroforestry for food crops finds the benefits for raising soil quality and food yields to be substantial and well documented.

Women agricultural researchers in 11 Sub-Saharan countries will benefit from a second phase of the AWARD programme.

The transfer of a new virus-resistant cassava strain from Swiss to African labs could transform agriculture in cassava-dependent regions.

Researchers have devised a non-GM method for hybridising wild and cultivated cassava species, to create improved varieties.

Plans are coming together for a new network to harness the expertise of African agricultural professionals living in Europe.

Scientists' dislike of multi-stakeholder projects is limiting the impact of agricultural development, an expert has warned.

Drought-resistant tea is on an agenda for natural product development and capacity building in Malawi and other southern African nations.

Nigeria's fight against vitamin A deficiency received a boost last month, with the launch of two vitamin-enriched maize hybrids.

A lack of funding and training has created a culture of poor biosafety in much of Africa, a Johannesburg conference hears.

Sustainable development must integrate solutions based on local knowledge and not just top-down tech transfer, a forum has heard.

The new CEO of the CGIAR Consortium of Agricultural Research Centres has prioritised action on the organisation's reform programme.

A three-year national experiment to improve Egyptian crop yields has achieved a 30 per cent productivity increase in its first year.

The Philippines has adapted a US online agriculture portal — potentially paving the way for e-extension services in the developing world.

Africa needs stronger links between biotechnology regulators and key stakeholders to build a functional biosafety system, experts say.

A novel malaria vaccine candidate could be grown at home, by cultivating algae in the backyard, say researchers.