This year’s G20 summit in South Africa is a historic milestone, officially the first time it is held on the continent. As an African woman, I am honoured to chair…
Fertilizer is among the highest variable costs in many cropping systems. The conventional flat (uniform) application rate has been simple and reliable, but it often leaves money on the table…
Meeting the food and nutritional demands of a population expected to reach nearly 10 billion by 2050 places significant pressure on global agriculture. In recent years, this pressure has been…
Africa faces a growing and complex nutrition crisis stemming from poor diets and staple crops that are low in nutrients. According to the 2025 State of Food Security and Nutrition…
The latest UN data shows the world remains off track when it comes to eradicating hunger and food insecurity by 2030. At the same time, the world is also facing…
Where would the world be without innovation? Well, I guess, we’d be sitting around a campfire and living in caves, and I am pretty sure nobody wants to go back…
Editor’s Note: An innovative practice in agriculture, agroforestry is helping to drive sustainable development in Kenya. Vuma Tree Nursery in Embu County shows how climate-smart practices can create jobs, build…
Editor’s Note: Each year, exposure to pesticides affects an estimated 3 million farmers, with up to 300,000 fatalities in rural areas of developing countries. In this urgent context, frameworks like…
Editor’s Note: With over 41 million tonnes of peppers produced annually, these vibrant crops are vital for nutrition and income across diverse communities globally. Recognising Dr Derek Barchenger’s leadership in…
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is empowering National Plant Protection Organisations (NPPOs) in Africa with the tools and training needed to detect and manage the Potato Cyst Nematode…
Mealybugs (Pseudococcidae) are among the most persistent and destructive pests in greenhouse and nursery production. They infest hundreds of plant species, from ornamental plants to fruit and vegetable crops, and…
Editor’s Note: Black soldier fly (BSF) larvae contain protein levels comparable to soybean meal, providing a cost-effective, environmentally friendly feed alternative for poultry. Across Kenya, smallholders are pioneering BSF-based systems…