Agriculture is inherently risky, with farmers and agribusinesses constantly facing uncertainties related to weather. Such risks include pests, diseases, fluctuating market prices, and supply chain disruptions and more . Effective…
Editor’s Note: With shorter growth cycles and improved nitrogen efficiency, hybrid rice varieties are a climate-smart innovation for reducing emissions in agrifood systems. Combined with new technologies such as machine…
Editor’s Note: To address worsening climate change, water scarcity, and rising food demand, the World Economic Forum’s Global Future Council on Food and Water Security presents a data stack framework…
Editor’s Note: The World Food Prize Foundation has opened submissions for the 2025 Top Agri-food Pioneers (TAP) to celebrate innovators shaping global food systems. In October this year, 39 pioneers…
Editor’s Note Highly vulnerable to climate change and its impacts on food security, Africa urgently needs innovative solutions to build climate resilience and reduce hunger. An inaugural Climate Action Fellowship…
Many smallholder farmers in Africa face unpredictable climate conditions, pests, and resource constraints—yet conventional breeding trials often fail to reflect their realities. Early-stage On-Farm Sparse Testing (OFST) offers a game-changing…
Accelerated growth in Africa’s fisheries and aquaculture sector constitutes a major driver to deliver economic growth, food security and environmental sustainability, according to a new report. The latest publication from…
Seed quality is one of the biggest determinants of success for farmers. A high-quality seed can help produce stronger, healthier crops that are resistant to diseases, pests and extreme weather.…
The adoption of the Kampala Declaration by African Heads of States and Government marks an important moment in the continent’s journey toward resilient, inclusive and sustainable agrifood systems. Framed by…
Wednesday, July 29, 2015 What is Cause Marketing? Part 1 By Dr Kathy Kelley, Professor of Horticultural Marketing and Business Management, and Dana Ollendyke, Extension Associate Have you seen advertisements…
Tuesday, July 14, 2015 Crowdfunding: An Exciting New Way to Fund a Project By Juliette Enfield, Penn State Extension Educator, Warren Co. The success of any business depends on the…
Friday, July 10, 2015 Internet Tools to Help You Learn About New Markets, Part 4 By Dr Kathy Kelley, Professor of Horticultural Marketing and Business Management, and Dana Ollendyke, Extension…