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Africa: Scientists Say Modern Technology Answer to Africa's Food Security Woes
Posted on :Thursday , 9th March 2017
Addis Ababa — Africa need to embrace modern technology in Agriculture to ensure food security for its citizens.
Experts meeting in Addis Ababa with media practitioners from across the continent are concerned that crop farming has been left in the hands of older members of the society while the young generation seeks white collar jobs.. . .Africa: UN Experts Call for Regulation of Harmful Pesticides, Switch to Sustainable Farming
Posted on :Thursday , 9th March 2017
Two United Nations human rights experts are calling for a comprehensive new global treaty to regulate and phase out the use of dangerous pesticides in farming, and move towards sustainable agricultural practices.
"Excessive use of pesticides are very dangerous to human health, to the environment and it is misleading to claim they are vital to ensuring food secu. . .East Africa: Researchers Confirm Khat's Medicinal Properties, Potential for Billion Dollar Industry
Posted on :Thursday , 2nd March 2017
Khat, which was banned by the United Kingdom in 2014, is not as bad after all, at least going by a recent study commissioned by Kenya.
The study, which involved more than 800 people residing in major khat growing areas of the country, was the first large study that looked at the public health impacts of the plant. Its results? Khat has medicinal properties that coul. . .Tanzania: Dar Scientists Make Aflatoxin Breakthrough
Posted on :Thursday , 2nd March 2017
Aflatoxin, a major food poisoning fungal infestation that claims hundreds of Tanzanian lives may soon cease to be a major threat following new breakthroughs as the country's scientists finalize on-farm tests aimed at controlling its spread.
The toxic compounds produced by the green mold fungus, which can cause liver damage and cancer, occasions losses of up to 550bn. . .Tanzania: Opposition Asks for Increased Agri Budget to Combat Food Shortage
Posted on :Tuesday , 21st February 2017
Dar es Salaam — The opposition Alliance for Change and Transparency (ACT-Wazalendo) yesterday advised the government to increase the budget for agriculture inputs and irrigation projects to combat food shortages in the country.
The party faulted the government for slashing agricultural input subsidy from Sh78 billion in 2015/16 to Sh10 billion in the current f. . .Please Select an Option
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