A survey conducted in Mango farms in Elgeyo-Marakwet County shows a reduction of flies and increased productivity with the use of pheromone traps
Agriculture
Report shows organic farming in sub-Saharan Africa is proving successful
A long term study in Kenya shows that organic farming is productive, economically viable and resource conserving
USAID to provide farmers access to high-quality seed
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) held a national dialogue on in Accra to discuss the challenges facing the development of Ghana’s seed sector in collaboration with the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) through their joint Scaling Seeds and Technology Partnership (SSTP)
Harnessing Conservation Agriculture to fight climate change
A major conference at COP22 discussed how encouraging farmers to switch to Conservation Agriculture (CA) can help countries meet their climate goals
AfDB rolls out its Feed Africa strategy in Southern Africa
The African Development Bank Group has launched its “Feed Africa: A Strategy for Agricultural Transformation in Africa 2016-2025” in Southern Africa by hosting an implementation and engagement workshop in Lusaka, Zambia