POLICY/RESEARCH
Myth-busting for African agriculture
February 26, 2015
Myth-busting for African agriculture
If you know anything about African agriculture, many commonly held beliefs about the sector will easily spring to mind. Most…
The importance of growing Africa’s agriculture exports
February 24, 2015
The importance of growing Africa’s agriculture exports
The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), signed into law in 2000, is the key underpinning to U.S.-Africa trade and…
Improving Markets for Seeds and Fertilizers in West Africa
February 13, 2015
Improving Markets for Seeds and Fertilizers in West Africa
WASHINGTON, February 10, 2014 – For farmers in West Africa, the high price of fertilizer and seeds, their limited availability…
‘Uganda to become agribusiness investment destination’
January 29, 2015
‘Uganda to become agribusiness investment destination’
Jean Kaahwa is Africa’s agricultural ambassador 2015. He shared his experience and lessons from the agriculture summit in Berlin Germany…
A Global Compact on Agriculture
January 29, 2015
A Global Compact on Agriculture
On the 10th Anniversary of the adoption of the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP), African Union declared the year…
Farm Day vital tool to teach agriculture
January 29, 2015
Farm Day vital tool to teach agriculture
The largest child educational program of its kind in the nation is coming around next week in Salinas. But don’t…
Web tool tracks Africa’s agricultural investments
January 27, 2015
Web tool tracks Africa’s agricultural investments
Investments in Africa’s agriculture can now be tracked through a web portal. The portal, AgInvest Africa, provides information that supports…
Poor boys growing up in rich neighbourhoods are more antisocial
January 27, 2015
Poor boys growing up in rich neighbourhoods are more antisocial
Researchers in the UK have found that male children from poor homes growing up in better-off areas are more likely…
Credit key to agriculture
January 27, 2015
Credit key to agriculture
One of the keys to agricultural development is accessible credit. This was the conclusion arrived at last Jan. 17 of…
Farming Science, Without the Conscience
January 26, 2015
Farming Science, Without the Conscience
You don’t have to be a vegan to be repulsed by an account in The Times revealing the moral depths…