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EU will not delay deforestation law, environment chief says on Ivory Coast visitAnge Aboa

WorldFish, Norway collaborate on climate-smart aquaculture tech in Egypt

WorldFish, Norway collaborate on climate-smart aquaculture tech in Egypt

11 Jul 2023

Nigeria is Africa's leading rice producer, but still needs more - reusing wastewater for irrigation would boost farming

Nigeria is Africa's leading rice producer, but still needs more - reusing wastewater for irrigation would boost farming

By Christopher Oluwakunmi Akinbile 22 Jun 2023

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New practical guidelines to promote more transparent, pro-poor forest concessions

14 May 2018

Can meat exports be made humane? Here are three key strategies

Can meat exports be made humane? Here are three key strategies

Andrew Butt, Andrew Fisher & Shakira Hussein 11 May 2018

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Hidden danger: Why soil pollution should be a top priority globally

3 May 2018

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GI labelling promotes inclusive food systems, sustainable development

2 May 2018

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Innovation, people key to creating a sustainable bioeconomy

25 Apr 2018

Investment in agriculture helps tackle pressing SDGs

Investment in agriculture helps tackle pressing SDGs

25 Apr 2018

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Dangerous hitchhikers: New measures to help stop the spread of plant pests across borders

24 Apr 2018

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Honeybees hog the limelight, yet wild insects are the most important and vulnerable pollinators

Philip Donkersley 16 Apr 2018

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Proper water management key to viability of solar-powered irrigation systems

13 Apr 2018

Deforestation in tropical Africa is not as bad as previously thought

Deforestation in tropical Africa is not as bad as previously thought

Julie C. Aleman 12 Apr 2018

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Researchers developing drought-tolerant African crops

11 Apr 2018

Andreas Krappweis via

El Niño affected two-thirds of the world's harvests

10 Apr 2018

Caroline Auzias via

The next great water crisis may be under our feet

Karen G. Villholth 10 Apr 2018

AnnaJB via - Intercropping maize and beans in Rwanda

Eco-farming can solve hunger, climate crises, experts say

9 Apr 2018

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Strengthening the role of family and small-scale farmers in scaling up agroecology

6 Apr 2018

Africa's great migrations are failing but there is a solution - and you can eat it too

Africa's great migrations are failing but there is a solution - and you can eat it too

Penny van Oosterzee 6 Apr 2018

Why ozone poses a challenge to food security

Why ozone poses a challenge to food security

Divya Pandey, Lisa Emberson & Sofie Mortensen 5 Apr 2018

Applications for Fall Armyworm Tech Prize open

Applications for Fall Armyworm Tech Prize open

5 Apr 2018

Agroecology's potential to transform food systems for the better

Agroecology's potential to transform food systems for the better

4 Apr 2018

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Bayer, WFO launches global Care4Cattle grant to support innovation in animal well-being

4 Apr 2018

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On dangerous ground: Land degradation is turning soils into deserts

Prof Abbas El-Zein 29 Mar 2018

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Data: The fertiliser that will feed Africa's agricultural transformation

Dr Gilbert Saggia 28 Mar 2018

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We know how food production needs to change if crisis is to be avoided - so why isn't this happening?

Nina Moeller & Michel Pimbert 27 Mar 2018

Ikea's "fast food of the future" includes worm balls, bug burgers and algae hot dogs

Ikea's "fast food of the future" includes worm balls, bug burgers and algae hot dogs

Rich Haridy 23 Mar 2018

Why African farmers should balance pesticides with other control methods

Why African farmers should balance pesticides with other control methods

Esther Ndumi Ngumbi 22 Mar 2018

Sustainable diets will remain a minefield until we change the way we approach food

Sustainable diets will remain a minefield until we change the way we approach food

Chris West, Bob Doherty & Tony Heron 20 Mar 2018

Warming climate will displace millions in coming decades: World Bank

Warming climate will displace millions in coming decades: World Bank

20 Mar 2018

Let them eat carp: Fish farms are helping to fight hunger

Let them eat carp: Fish farms are helping to fight hunger

Ben Belton, Dave Little & Simon Bush 19 Mar 2018

Disasters cost farmers in developing countries billions of dollars

Disasters cost farmers in developing countries billions of dollars

16 Mar 2018

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Kenya launches pan-African skills development programme in agriculture sector

13 Mar 2018

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AGRIPO via

AgricultureNew practical guidelines to promote more transparent, pro-poor forest concessions

14 May 2018

Can meat exports be made humane? Here are three key strategies

AgricultureCan meat exports be made humane? Here are three key strategies

Andrew Butt, Andrew Fisher & Shakira Hussein 11 May 2018

Photo by paul mocan on

AgricultureHidden danger: Why soil pollution should be a top priority globally

3 May 2018

Picking Penja pepper. Image Source:

AgricultureGI labelling promotes inclusive food systems, sustainable development

2 May 2018

Image Source:

AgricultureInnovation, people key to creating a sustainable bioeconomy

25 Apr 2018

Investment in agriculture helps tackle pressing SDGs

AgricultureInvestment in agriculture helps tackle pressing SDGs

25 Apr 2018

nuzree via - fruit fly

AgricultureDangerous hitchhikers: New measures to help stop the spread of plant pests across borders

24 Apr 2018

dennisflarsen via

AgricultureHoneybees hog the limelight, yet wild insects are the most important and vulnerable pollinators

Philip Donkersley 16 Apr 2018

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AgricultureProper water management key to viability of solar-powered irrigation systems

13 Apr 2018

Deforestation in tropical Africa is not as bad as previously thought

AgricultureDeforestation in tropical Africa is not as bad as previously thought

Julie C. Aleman 12 Apr 2018

Hannahlongole via

AgricultureResearchers developing drought-tolerant African crops

11 Apr 2018

Andreas Krappweis via

AgricultureEl Niño affected two-thirds of the world's harvests

10 Apr 2018

Caroline Auzias via

AgricultureThe next great water crisis may be under our feet

Karen G. Villholth 10 Apr 2018

AnnaJB via - Intercropping maize and beans in Rwanda

AgricultureEco-farming can solve hunger, climate crises, experts say

9 Apr 2018

Michaelgoima via

AgricultureStrengthening the role of family and small-scale farmers in scaling up agroecology

6 Apr 2018

Africa's great migrations are failing but there is a solution - and you can eat it too

AgricultureAfrica's great migrations are failing but there is a solution - and you can eat it too

Penny van Oosterzee 6 Apr 2018

Why ozone poses a challenge to food security

AgricultureWhy ozone poses a challenge to food security

Divya Pandey, Lisa Emberson & Sofie Mortensen 5 Apr 2018

Applications for Fall Armyworm Tech Prize open

AgricultureApplications for Fall Armyworm Tech Prize open

5 Apr 2018

Agroecology's potential to transform food systems for the better

AgricultureAgroecology's potential to transform food systems for the better

4 Apr 2018

Photo by Filip Bunkens on

AgricultureBayer, WFO launches global Care4Cattle grant to support innovation in animal well-being

4 Apr 2018

Photo by Wolfgang Hasselmann on

AgricultureOn dangerous ground: Land degradation is turning soils into deserts

Prof Abbas El-Zein 29 Mar 2018

Photo by Max Boettinger on

AgricultureData: The fertiliser that will feed Africa's agricultural transformation

Dr Gilbert Saggia 28 Mar 2018

Photo by Scott Goodwill on

AgricultureWe know how food production needs to change if crisis is to be avoided - so why isn't this happening?

Nina Moeller & Michel Pimbert 27 Mar 2018

Ikea's "fast food of the future" includes worm balls, bug burgers and algae hot dogs

RetailIkea's "fast food of the future" includes worm balls, bug burgers and algae hot dogs

Rich Haridy 23 Mar 2018

Why African farmers should balance pesticides with other control methods

AgricultureWhy African farmers should balance pesticides with other control methods

Esther Ndumi Ngumbi 22 Mar 2018

Sustainable diets will remain a minefield until we change the way we approach food

AgricultureSustainable diets will remain a minefield until we change the way we approach food

Chris West, Bob Doherty & Tony Heron 20 Mar 2018

Warming climate will displace millions in coming decades: World Bank

ESG & SustainabilityWarming climate will displace millions in coming decades: World Bank

20 Mar 2018

Let them eat carp: Fish farms are helping to fight hunger

AgricultureLet them eat carp: Fish farms are helping to fight hunger

Ben Belton, Dave Little & Simon Bush 19 Mar 2018

Disasters cost farmers in developing countries billions of dollars

AgricultureDisasters cost farmers in developing countries billions of dollars

16 Mar 2018

Kabai Ken via

AgricultureKenya launches pan-African skills development programme in agriculture sector

13 Mar 2018

Partnership beefs up veterinary services across Africa, Asia and Middle East to tackle animal disease

AgriculturePartnership beefs up veterinary services across Africa, Asia and Middle East to tackle animal disease

12 Mar 2018

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AgricultureCan the digital revolution transform agriculture?

Heinz Strubenhoff and Roy Parizat 8 Mar 2018

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AgricultureFAO, Google collaborates on new forest data tool

7 Mar 2018

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AgricultureFrom foe to friend: How carnivores could help farmers

Sam Williams, Lourens Swanepoel & Steven Belmain 6 Mar 2018

Paolo Crosetto via - Rice paddies in Madagascar

AgricultureWeather patterns putting strain on food security in southern and eastern Africa

6 Mar 2018

Plant breeding lessons for Africa

AgriculturePlant breeding lessons for Africa

5 Mar 2018

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AgricultureHow young people interact with agricultural technology across the African agri-food chain

1 Mar 2018

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AgricultureThe Doomsday Vault a vital seed backup to protect the world's food supply

27 Feb 2018

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AgricultureAfrica needs to explore opportunities across the food chain to create enough jobs for youth

26 Feb 2018

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AgricultureACB hosts Southern African seed law and seed sovereignty dialogue

26 Feb 2018