Saving sorghum: The push to reclaim Southern Africa’s native grain
Climate change is making it harder for African farmers to grow the continent’s staple crop, maize. But food activists in ...
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Zimbabwe: 94pc Sorghum Target Planted, Exports Hit U.S.$1bn
Farmers have planted 94 percent of the 2024/25 season's targeted sorghum hectarage of 418 000 with the crop's exports from last season's harvest reaching US$1 billion between January 1 and September ...
South Africa navigates potential agricultural crisis as neighbours impose maize import bans
The affected crops encompass approximately 155 882 tons of white maize and 46 969 tons of yellow maize for the 2024/25 season ...
Industrial Scale Farming Is Flawed: What Ecologically-Friendly Farming Practices Could Look Like In Africa
Agroecology is a good alternative. It uses natural processes such as fixing nitrogen in the soil by planting legumes, and ...
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Master African-inspired gluten-free baking like a pro
Teff flour is a nutritional powerhouse with a nutty flavor perfect for bread and cakes. Sorghum flour is versatile, ...
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El Nino drought takes toll on Delta sorghum beer sales
ZIMBABWE Stock Exchange (ZSE) listed beverage manufacturer, Delta Corporation has reported a 10 percent volume decline in ...
Who can share seeds? As counterfeits hurt African farmers, it’s a growing question
Who can share seeds? As counterfeits hurt African farmers, it’s a growing question - Climate change and recent troubles with ...
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Essential fermented foods in East African diets
Uji is a traditional fermented porridge enjoyed as a staple breakfast dish throughout East Africa. Crafted from millet or ...
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Rwandan scientists develop local yeast for banana wine-makers
Rwanda banana wine-makers struggle with regulatory approval of yeasts Researchers obtain patent for locally sourced banana wine starter culture It ...
Who can share seeds? As climate change and counterfeits hurt Kenyan farmers, it's a growing question
Climate change and recent troubles with counterfeit seeds have challenged Kenya's agriculture efforts to improve food ...