Uganda could be close to legitimising GM crops in order to boost production in the country, according to the Uganda Biotechnology and Biosafety Consortium
Agriculture
Kenyan researchers reveal lifesaving properties of cactus for livestock
Cactus could sustain African livestock during drought, according to scientists at the Kenya Agricultural Research Institute (KARI)
Tanzanian farmer demonstrates potential of greenhouse farming
A tomato greenhouse farm, constructed with local materials in Dar es Salaam, has elicited huge interest in Tanzania
Chinese technology helping African farmers boost production
Scientist from China have been utilising agricultural technology in two African countries in order to reverse desertification and improve local agricultural production
Biopesticide to become more lethal against African crop pest
An unexpected discovery could make Tanzanias microbial biopesticide, SpexNPV, up to 14 times more effective against the African armyworm