The highest levels of acute food insecurity globally rose by almost 140 per cent from 2016 to 2022, a report says.
With the war in Ukraine hitting wheat supplies, Zimbabwe has mobilised scientists to help increase crop yields.
Africa’s annual food import costs will surge if food production issues are not tackled, say experts.
AGRA chief Agnes Kalibata tells Africa Science Focus how the continent can mitigate against soaring fertiliser prices.
Researchers discover a gene resistant to the destructive cassava mosaic disease, paving the way for better varieties.
Maize prices soar as Sub-Saharan Africa production hit by climate change, global conflict and fertiliser shortages.
Modelling tool predicts that climate-smart policies could boost crop production by about 700 per cent.
The cost of time spent weeding means Africa is losing out on the chance to more than double its economic output.
Much of the food sold in Africa’s markets contains illegal, cancer-causing products.
Sweet potato leaves and roots could boost food security and address nutritional deficiencies in rural households.
Failure to fight an invasive weed spreading across Africa could lead to 30 per cent cut in estimated crop yields.
New report that 23 per cent of Africa’s population are malnourished calls for political will from governments.
Donor-funded projects on food safety in Sub-Saharan Africa tend to focus on overseas markets, says a report.
Ethiopia releases a new sorghum variety that could increase yields for five to ten seasons without ploughing.
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