Saudi Arabia has been encouraging companies to invest in Africa as the kingdom seeks to phase out purchases from local producers and import more food supplies
Agriculture
Uganda considering GM crops for food security solution
Uganda could be close to legitimising GM crops in order to boost production in the country, according to the Uganda Biotechnology and Biosafety Consortium
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