As part of the Nigerian government’s plans to boost the country’s agricultural self-sufficiency, free sorghum seeds have been distributed to more than 7,000 farmers in Kudana State
Agriculture
New Nigerian crop hybrid tackles vitamin deficiency
Nigeria has formally released two new vitamin A-rich and high-yielding maize hybrids into its agricultural sector with the intention of reducing the West African nation’s vitamin A deficiency
Zambeef announces 45,000 tonne crop prediction
Zambia’s top wheat-producing company Zambeef expects to generate 45,000 tonnes of the crop this year, with its Mpongwe farm contributing more than 50 per cent of the production
AU calls on Africa to increase investment in agricultural technology
The African Union (AU) has called on the continents leaders to invest more in agricultural technology to ensure food security and avert shortages
Malawi farmers reap the benefits of Irish potatoes
Malawian women are spearheading an Irish potato project that aims to alleviate poverty and malnutrition in the region