The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in conjunction with the Kenyan government has launched a US$4.2mn project in arid and semi-arid regions to boost crop and animal production in the wake of severe effects of climate change
Agriculture
Benin study reveals weaver ants boost cashew yield
The presence of weaver ants can increase cashew nut yields by up to 150 per cent, say researchers
Portugal expresses Zambia maize interest
Portugal has expressed interest to make a trade deal with Zambia for maize imports
Ethiopia to resume teff exports after ban lifted
The Ethiopian government plans to lift ban on the export of local gluten-free grain teff
AfricaRice HQ to return to Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
AfricaRice has announced the decision to move its headquarters back to Abidjan, in Côte dIvoire