Crops Research Institute leads AI innovation to protect seed viability
A consortium including the Crops Research Institute of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR-CRI) is introducing cutting-edge technologies using artificial...
NDPC, DTI rally stakeholders to drive 2026 human capital development agenda
The National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) and the Design and Technology Institute (DTI) on Wednesday convened a high-level stakeholder...
Grape export market is undergoing shift toward more sustainable post-harvest solutions
The preferences for grape packaging are changing, as sulfur pads come with concerns around residue management, says Dr. Moturu, CEO...
Frozen strawberries from Egypt rejected in Poland due to banned pesticide
A new alert concerning frozen strawberries from Egypt has been issued in Poland after oxamyl, a pesticide banned in the...
Jamaica allocates US$64 million for banana recovery, warns against imports
The Jamaican government has allocated J$100 million, approximately US$64 million, to support recovery in the banana and plantain sector following...
Australia launches research to develop TR4-resistant banana varieties
A new research project aims to help protect banana crops from Fusarium wilt Tropical Race 4 (TR4), a soil-borne disease...
Ghana Intensifies Measures to Prevent Banana Bunchy Top Disease
Banana bunchy top disease poses a production risk to Ghana's banana and plantain sector, although the disease has not yet...
Marked Increase in Potato Acreage in Berkane, Eastern Morocco
The recent rainfall that blessed Morocco had an immediate effect on planting decisions. In the Berkane region, located in the...
Farmers, traders demand action as tomato costs rise
Some traders, farmers and consumers in parts of the Tongu enclaves, have called for swift government intervention to stabilise tomato prices and improve supply, following recent increases...
When Exposure Changes Everything: Rethinking Agriculture
Over the past eight years, Agrihouse Foundation’s Agricultural Students Career Guidance and Mentorship Dialogue Bootcamp (AG-STUD) initiative has transformed the lives of more...