AGRICULTURE

New digital credit plans put African farmers first

More farmers are going digital to cash in their harvest, thanks to new credit plans being rolled out in several countries in Africa to...

Malewa, a Ugandan delicacy going global

On the slopes of Mount Elgon, where Uganda and Kenya meet in a region of extinct volcanoes, elephant highways and bamboo forests, a locally-cherished...
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Coconut trees fuel livelihoods and foster community in coastal Kenya

Throughout Africa and beyond, the coconut tree has long been revered for its economic and cultural importance. In Kenya’s...

Cameroon’s cotton revival knits past resilience to future gain

After years of innovation, farmer mobilisation, and industrial planning, Cameroon’s cotton sector is reversing recent declines. With growing productivity...

Ghana youth are transforming rice farming through innovation and smart financing

In the past decade, youth entrepreneurs have played a significant role in Ghana’s agricultural transformation. They are using technologies,...

Advantages of internet of things technology in agriculture

Global agriculture must supply almost 70% more food by 2050, yet farmers face shrinking water resources, erratic weather, and...

Soaring cocoa prices a boon for Nigerian farmers & investors

Nigeria’s cocoa industry is undergoing a transformation, characterised by record-high prices, soaring exports, and an increasing investor appeal. As the...