After cloning the pashmina goat, scientists are ready to replicate their success with other endangered animals in Kashmir.

Agriculture ministers from Burundi, DRC and Rwanda have agreed to renew funding for a research institute that has been dormant since 2009.

Finding Kenya's 'super chicken' and extending the shelf-life of pineapple juice are two innovations by African women AWARD fellows.

Fishermen have turned to farming on the bed of the shrinking Lake Chad, but researchers are concerned about the sustainability of these farms.

Contrary to popular belief, locusts are hampered by nitrogen-rich food — a finding which could be exploited to control swarms.

Nepal plans to expand its household biogas programme, a model for developing countries, into commercial use.

A study reports that some birds in the developing world are dependent on traditional farming, raising debate on how to protect these habitats.

Man-made activity is contributing to pressures on an Indian biodiversity hotspots, says study.

Building capacity is more important than technology for pastoralists' food security in Ethiopia, a study argues.

Climate change may shrink crops and animal food sources, damaging ecosystems and human livelihoods, warn scientists.

Pakistan hopes to stem economic losses from foot and mouth disease with support from US scientists.

The key challenge with water is inefficient management, rather than scarcity, the World Water Congress has heard.

Contrary to conventional wisdom and practices, letting wildlife graze together with cattle may be beneficial to livestock, finds a study.

Les chercheurs des Instituts d'Afrique de l'Est disposent de nouveaux fonds pour la recherche sur des cultures résistantes à la sécheresse et endurantes face aux changements climatiques.

Kenyan farmers who lost cattle in the Horn of Africa drought may be compensated through an insurance scheme.

Pakistan is considering several water management techniques to head off a water crisis caused by wastage and warming.

Six programmes worth more than US$950 million, which will target the poor's access to food and markets, have been conditionally approved.

Scientists will study the genetics behind farmers' favourite cattle in an attempt to breed livestock suitable for East African environments.

Laos is launching an insect farming research and training project in a bid to provide food security.

Rising livestock numbers, rapid urbanisation and increased human-animal interaction may lead to a rise in epidemics, say scientists.